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Via Marathon (formerly the Lehigh Valley Hospital Marathon for

Sep 13, 2009

Where

Allentown, PA, United States

Start time

09:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

September 13, 2009 Sunday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 09:00

MarathonPoint to pointRun/Walk

Race Results

Top 3

1. Eric Makovsky 02:48:15

2. Rob Weidman 02:51:37

3. Rick Grab 02:55:16

Top 3 Women

1. Lauren Sanders 03:14:18

2. Allison Gerrald 03:22:39

3. Brittney Lebo 03:24:35

Top 3 Men

1. Eric Makovsky 02:48:15

2. Rob Weidman 02:51:37

3. Rick Grab 02:55:16

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Eric Makovsky won the Lehigh Valley Marathon with a time of 2 hours 49 minutes. The first female to cross the line was Lauren Sanders who ran a time of 3 hours and 14 minutes

General News The Morning Call

Sep 13, 2009

September 13 will mark the kickoff for the Lehigh Valley Health Network Marathon. Registration for the marathon will close on Sunday and should attract more runners than ever with it's newly designed course by Bart Yasso

General News The Morning Call

Aug 18, 2009

Join Lehigh Valley VIA marathon, help make difference

The Lehigh Valley VIA provides services for adults and children with disabilities. The Lehigh Valley Marathon raises funds for these groups and it will continue to grow. The marathon race kicks off on September 13 with proceeds benefitting the VIA

General News The Morning Call

Aug 10, 2009

Registration deadline looming for Lehigh Valley marathon

Another registration deadline for Lehigh Valley Marathon will come to pass on July 15. The marathon registration fee will go up by ten dollars for the September 13 race.

General News Lehigh Valley Live

Jul 01, 2009