| News From: Sunday, February 17, 2013 |
| | Mercedes Marathon |
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Mercedes Marathon Winners Took the Suspense out of Their Races with Fast Starts, Strong Finishes
(AL.com)
Mario Macias won the Mercedes Marathon with a time of 2 hours 18 minues and 47 seconds.
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| News From: Thursday, February 14, 2013 |
| | Mercedes Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Mercedes Marathon Will Mean Slow Going for Motorists Along Race Route
(AL.com)
Your Sunday morning driving experience might be a bit slower than normal while in Birmingham this weekend. The Mercedes Marathon kicks off with thousands of runners along Second Avenue.
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| News From: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 |
| | Mercedes Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Runners will hit the Street for Mercedes Marathon this Weekend
(AL.Com)
Valerie McLean has worked with her team to assure race participants in this weekend's Mercedes Marathon to be held in Birmingham Alabama
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| News From: Thursday, February 7, 2013 |
| | Mercedes Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Mercedes Marathon Route Gets a few More Turns to Avoid Regions Field Construction and Sink Hole
(AL.com)
Race director Valerie McLean knew that the Mercedes Marathon would be a mess when going down First Avenue. So they are rerouting the course to avoid construction and a sink hole.
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| News From: Monday, February 13, 2012 |
| | Mercedes Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Runners Brave Cold For 2012 Mercedes Marathon
(Magic City Post)
The hilly course wasn't a deterrent for the thousands of registered runners in the Mercedes Marathon and the abnormally cold temperatures didn't seem to phase the throngs of runners.
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Wardian, Shemyakina Win 2012 Mercedes Marathon
(Birmingham News)
Michael Wardian, fresh off his 2012 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials appearance blitzed the Mercedes Marathon course with a time of 2 hours 22 minutes and 43 seconds.
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| News From: Sunday, February 12, 2012 |
| | Mercedes Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Michael Wardian Wins Mercedes Marathon With Runaway Victory
(My FoxAL.com)
Michael Wardian won the Mercedes Marathon in a time of 2 hours 22 minutes and 42 seconds despite freezing temperatures
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| News From: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 |
| | Mercedes Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Mercedes Marathon Poised To Break Records This Weekend
(My Fox Al.com)
Thousands of runners will converge on Birmingham Alabama and those not registered for an event may miss their chance as races are filling quickly.
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| News From: Monday, February 14, 2011 |
| | Mercedes Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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David Tuwei Sets Mercedes Marathon Record Running Birmingham Course In 2 hours 19 minutes and 42 seconds.
(Birmingham News)
David Tuwei won the Mercedes Marathon with a time of 2 hours 19 minutes and 42 seconds.
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First Run In Alabama Nets David Tuwei Birmingham's Mercedes Marathon Crown, Extra $1,000
(Birmingham News)
David Tuwei won the Mercedes Marathon with a new course record of 2 hours 19 minutes and 42 seconds.
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| News From: Friday, February 11, 2011 |
| | Mercedes Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Mercedes Team Steps Up For Marathon's 10th Year.
(Birmingham News)
The tenth annual Mercedes Marathon kicks off in Birmingham this weekend and more than two-hundred and eighty people from the Mercedes factory will participate in the race weekend events.
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Thousands Flock To Magic City For Mercedes Marathon Weekend.
(Birmingham Star)
Thousands of runners are expected to arrive in Birmingham for the Mercedes Marathon Weekend. The weekend events include the marathon and the half-marathon distances.
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| News From: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 |
| | Mercedes Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Mercedes Puts Workers On Road To Good Health
(AL.com)
Employees of the Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama are on the path to better fitness. The employees are being encouraged to participate in the upcoming Mercedes Marathon weekend.
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| News From: Thursday, February 18, 2010 |
| | Mercedes Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Crenshaw: Mercedes Marathon Winner Sets, Meets Goal
(The Birmingham News)
Jessica Jacobs managed to provide another women's division victory at the Mercedes Marathon last Sunday. Her repeat victory was much more subdued than in 2009 and she offered several words of encouragement to those wanting to achieve more.
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| News From: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 |
| | Mercedes Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Daughter's Restful Nights Let Dad Win Mercedes Marathon
(The Birmingham News)
Daniel Ellis missed the 2009 Mercedes Marathon as his daughter has just turned two weeks old. 2010 was a different story for Ellis as his daughter is sleeping through the night and his training has taken off.
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| News From: Monday, February 15, 2010 |
| | Mercedes Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Local Man Wins Mercedes Marathon
(My FoxAL.com)
Daniel Ellis took home top honors in the Mercedes Marathon in downtown Birmingham Marathon. Ellis passed Julius Kosgei and James Cheruyiot in the final two miles to seal the victory in the 26.2 mile race
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Maylene Resident Wins Mercedes-Benz Marathon
(Shelby County Reporter)
Jessica Jacobs won her second consecutive Mercedes-Benz Marathon in Birmingham. The 33 year-old finished first among all female competitors in the 26.2 mile race with a time of 2 hours 54 minutes and 53 seconds.
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| News From: Sunday, February 14, 2010 |
| | Mercedes Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Hometown Runners Win Full Mercedes Marathon In Downtown Birmingham
(The Birmingham News)
Daniel Ellis won the Mercedes Marathon in Birmingham by completing the course in 2 hours 25 minutes and 57 seconds. Jessica Jacobs won her second straight women's title in the marathon with a time of 2 hours 52 minutes and 56 seconds.
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| News From: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 |
| | Mercedes Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Mercedes Marathon A Boost For Business At Area Hotels
(The Birmingham News)
The seven-hundred and seventy room Sheraton in downtown Birmingham is just one of the hotels that is sold out due to the Mercedes Marathon that is in town this weekend. The marathon is expected to generate more than two and a half million dollars for the local economy.
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| News From: Sunday, February 15, 2009 |
| | Mercedes Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Cheruiyot, Jacobs win Mercedes Marathon
(The Birmingham News)
David Cheruiyot took home top honors and a two-thousand dollar prize purse at the Mercedes Marathon with his winning time of 2 hours 23 minutes and 23 seconds. Michael Wardian finished in the second spot two years in a row with a time of 2 hours 23 minutes and 33 seconds.
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| News From: Sunday, September 28, 2008 |
| | Mercedes Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Mercedes Marathon will double-loop, stay in city limits
(Everything Alabama)
The Mercedes Marathon course will no long run through Mountain Brook or Redwood. This also means that the marathon course will not cross Red Mountain, a very challenging part of the 26.2 mile course the race director Valerie McClean thinks might have prevented the race from growing.
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| News From: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 |
| | Mercedes Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Homewood, Mountain Brook could be left off future Mercedes Marathon course
(The Birmingham News)
Mercedes Marathon event organizer Valerie McLean may be rerouting the Mercedes course to make it faster. The course winds through Homewood and Mountain Brook where there are significant climbs that impede a faster time. In a day where races are boasting fast times Mercedes seems to be wanting to keep in stride to attract more runners.
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| News From: Saturday, February 23, 2008 |
| | Mercedes Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Locals compete in annual Mercedes Marathon
(Demopolis Times)
Eight hundred participants took part in the 2008 Mercedes Marathon in Birmingham, AL. Among the masses were locals, Andrew Cargile, Tripp Wynne, Raymond Boone and Mel Griffin, who trained and came out to race. Gilbert Kiptoo of Danbury, Connecticut won the race in 2:23.
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| News From: Monday, February 11, 2008 |
| | Mercedes Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Steady As He Goes, Gilbert Kiptoo Wins Mercedes Marathon
(Everything Alabama)
Gilbert Kiptoo went on to win the 2008 Mercedes Marathon even though Andy Martin raced out to an early lead.
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| News From: Saturday, February 9, 2008 |
| | Mercedes Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Sun Shines In Birmingham for Mercedes Marathon
(Birmingham News)
The sun shone on the town of Birmingham just in time for the 2008 edition of the Mercedes Marathon. The course was well stocked with aide stations and hundreds of volunteers. The post race party was held at Boutwell Auditorium.
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| News From: Monday, February 12, 2007 |
| | Mercedes Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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The Thrill Of Victory; The Agony Of The Feet At Mercedes Marathon
(Everything Alabama)
Main race results and comments
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Mercedes Marathon Notebook
(Everything Alabama)
Straw ran 10 years ago in a half marathon that included a man dressed as a fairy. Now that he participated in a marathon in the US, he wanted to be the "fairy runner".
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| News From: Sunday, February 11, 2007 |
| | Mercedes Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Mercedes Marathon Race Winner Esteban Vanegas
(My Fox)
Race comments and top results.
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| News From: Wednesday, February 7, 2007 |
| | Mercedes Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Recreation Calendar: Mercedes Marathon
(Everything Alabama)
Brief information on the race
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| News From: Monday, February 13, 2006 |
| | Mercedes Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Mercedes Marathon: Limo Wins
(AL - Everything Alabama)
Race results and comments. Indiana's Jessica Bliss won the women's marathon.
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| News From: Saturday, February 11, 2006 |
| | Mercedes Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Mercedes Marathon Race Schedule
(AL - Everything Alabama)
Summary of events and start times.
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Out-of-towners, Newcomers Bolster Mercedes Marathon Field
(AL - Everything Alabama)
The Mercedes Marathon is growing fast. The marathon, half-marathon and relay events drew 3,500 in 2005 and nearly 3,600 have signed up this year.
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| News From: Monday, February 14, 2005 |
| | Mercedes Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Nyamongo runs away with marathon
(The Birmingham News)
Kenyan Sammy Nyamongo won the 2005 Mercedes Marathon.
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| News From: Sunday, February 13, 2005 |
| | Mercedes Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Runners hit the Streets at Mercedes Marathon
(The Birmingham News)
Race details
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| News From: Monday, February 9, 2004 |
| | Mercedes Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Oops! Wheelchair participants led astray by driver at Mercedes
(Birmingham News)
Hollonbeck, who finished second in Sunday's wheelchair half marathon, was one of three wheelchair racers who were led off course during Sunday's race.
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| News From: Monday, February 10, 2003 |
| | Mercedes Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Great Races, Fans, Boost Runners at Mercedes Marathon
(The Birmingham News)
Birmingham Alabama enjoyed a plethora of races this weekend with the Men's Marathon Olympic trials, Mercedes Marathon and Half Marathon events. Organization, as fans and directors are saying, has never been smoother.
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| News From: Sunday, February 9, 2003 |
| | Mercedes Marathon |
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Running in city enjoys growth spurt as today's big race gets under way
(The Birmingham News; AL.Com)
The Birmingham Track Club is one of the biggest and most active track athletic clubs in the country, with over 800 members, and a big proposition to host the USA Men's Marathon Championships this year. Race director Valerie McClean has her responsibilities set for the next few years as she organizes the races scheduled to take place on the Birmingham track in the future.
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Mercedes Marathon City Site to Handle Olympic Training
(The Birmingham News; AL.Com)
The U.S. Olympic Committee has officially declared the Birmingham Lakeshore Foundation's Mercedes Marathon site an official training race course for the Olympics and Paralympics. Birmingham's flatness is that which has attracted the pre-olympic event to the city. The USOC does not pay race organizers like the Lakeshore Foundation for its services, Lakeshore must spend its own money to support Olympic athletes as it has in the past. Among having such an attractive course lay out, Lakeshore is a fitness, recreation and education center.
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| News From: Friday, February 7, 2003 |
| | Mercedes Marathon |
| | Pre-Race Review/ Lineup |
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Tips for Mercedes Marathoners: Eat Right, Dress Right
(The Birmingham News)
Organizers and Veteran runners of this week's Mercedes Marathon have some advice for its participants: Relax, get plenty of sleep, wear the right clothing, and eat the right foods. Talk to other runners during the race too, they say too, becuase it is the only thing that will get you through the hills, of which the Mercedes race has plenty.
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| News From: Thursday, February 6, 2003 |
| | Mercedes Marathon |
| | Non-Marathon/ Other Running |
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Today's race a trial run for 2004 Olympic trials
(The Birmingham News)
Mercedes' Marathon, and this year's Olympic Men's trial race director Valerie McLean has her hands full this weekend with two very important races. And McClean is hoping to get a handle on this dual-hosting this year because Birmingham has already won the bid over New York to host the Men's Olympic trials again next year. Birmingham will also be auditioning itself as host for other major amateur and Olympic running events.
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| News From: Monday, February 11, 2002 |
| | Mercedes Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Mercedes Marathon: Rono, Fadeyeva take titles
(The Birmingham News)
Kenyan Elly Rono won the first Mercedes Marathon in 2 hours, 21 minutes, 1 second. Ukrainian Olena Fadeyeva was the women's winner in 2:40.
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| News From: Friday, February 8, 2002 |
| | Mercedes Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Mercedes Marathon: Ex-Vulcan Run champion expects plenty of company
(AL.com)
The Mercedes Marathon promises to provide much more competition for former Vulcan Run Champ Jeff Terry.
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| News From: Friday, December 15, 2000 |
| | Mercedes Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Mercedes unveils plans to back new Alabama marathon
(Birmingham Times)
Birmingham, Ala., will host the first Mercedes Marathon on Feb. 10, 2002, after the car company agreed to sponsor the race. Mercedes said this is the first sporting event it has sponsored in the state. Birmingham officials said the new marathon could bring $5 million to the area.
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