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Yakima River Canyon Marathon

Apr 06, 2013

Where

Yakima, WA, United States

Start time

09:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

April 06, 2013 Saturday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 09:00

MarathonPoint to pointWheelchair race

Race Results

Top 3

1. Chuck Engle 02:45:04

2. Steve Geertgens 02:53:50

3. Rick Becker 02:56:04

Top 3 Women

1. Julie Gilchrist 03:12:56

2. Aleah Mickelson 03:15:46

3. Gretchen Bodeen 03:15:49

Top 3 Men

1. Chuck Engle 02:45:04

2. Steve Geertgens 02:53:50

3. Rick Becker 02:56:04

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Strong headwinds didn't deter more than four-hundred runners from completing the Yakima River Canyon Marathon. Runners from all over the nation and several countries attended the race

General News KNDO.com

Apr 07, 2013

Fast Yakima River Canyon Marathon Times are Gone With the Wind

Chuck Engle won the Yakima River Canyon Marathon in 2 hours 45 minutes and 4 seconds despite strong headwinds during the point to point race.

General News Yakima Herald

Apr 07, 2013

Yakima River Canyon Marathon Favorites Are Anybody's Guess

As of mid-week no previous winners of the Yakima Canyon River Marathon, men's or women's, were registered. The women's title is up for grabs and 58 year-old Rick Becker hopes to claim the title by running under 2 hours and 40 minutes

General News Yakima Herald

Apr 05, 2013

Hundreds Registered for Yaakima River Canyon Marathon

More than four-hundred and fifty runners will take part in the Yakima River Canyon Marathon on Saturday Morning. Bart Yasso was on hand to meet and greet registered runners.

General News KAPPTV.com

Apr 05, 2013