Desert Classic Marathon

Human Interest Story

Reality TV Dane Patterson stirred up controversy when he claimed to have completed a marathon -- but turned out to have gotten a 3-mile van ride along the way from producers. Now he explains his thought process and discusses his unfamiliarity with running etiquette.

'Biggest Loser' Dane Addresses His Controversial Marathon Run

Post-Race Review/ Results

NBC's weight loss relaity TV show "The Biggest Loser" is under scrutiny after making apparently false claims that one of their contestants had run a complete marathon. In fact, according to some of his fellow runners, he was driven at least three miles.

'Biggest Loser' Contestant Looks Like Biggest Liar

NBC's weight loss reality show "The Biggest Loser" apologized for an inaccurate segment, which implied that a former contestant had run an entire marathon. In fact, he received a 3-mile van ride from producers so that cameras could capture him crossing the finish line under the 6-hour limit.

'Biggest Loser' Issues a Marathon Apology for Misleading Viewers

The 2009 Desert Classic Marathon will mark its fifteenth year this Saturday, January 31st in Surprise Arizona. The days events consist of a marathon, marathon relay, half-marathon and 5k run. Registration begins at 6:00 AM with a marathon start time of 7:00 AM

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results