| News From: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 |
| | First Light Marathon |
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Tales at First Light: Marathoners Master Mobile
(AL.com)
The twelfth annual First Light Marathon saw three-hundred and thirty-four runners add a new tale to their running story. Jim Simpson is one of them as he raced the marathon and hopes to better his 2012 list of 132 marathons
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| News From: Monday, January 14, 2013 |
| | First Light Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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First Light Marathon a Success
(WKRG.com)
The First Light Marathon showcases many of Mobile's historic neighborhoods and an amazing sense of southern hospitality. The annual marathon is once again being hailed a success.
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| News From: Wednesday, January 2, 2013 |
| | First Light Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Andy Hill Plans to Keep First Light Marathon Streak Going
(AL.com)
Andy Hill will run the First Light Marathon on January 13. It will be his eleventh consecutive First Light Marathon as he has run all of them.
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| News From: Sunday, December 23, 2012 |
| | First Light Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Registration Continuing for First Light Marathon, Which Benefits L'Arche Mobile
(AL.com)
Last year's First Light Marathon drew in just over one-thousand athletes for all events. The 2013 marathon will be held on January 13 at 7:30 am and registration for the events is still available.
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| News From: Friday, January 13, 2012 |
| | First Light Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Indiana's Justin Gillette Runs Away with First Light Marathon
(Al.com)
Justin Gillette won the First Light Marathon with a time of 2 hours 40 minutes and 59 seconds.
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| News From: Monday, January 9, 2012 |
| | First Light Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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John Brigham Overcomes Injury To Set Record To Win First Light Marathon
(AL.com)
John Brigham set a new course record at the First Light Marathon with a time of 2 hours 35 minutes and 27 seconds a little more than one minute faster than his previous course record.
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| News From: Saturday, January 7, 2012 |
| | First Light Marathon |
| | Pre-Race Review/ Lineup |
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John Brigham Eyes Another Record In First Light Marathon
(Al.com)
John Brigham pushed so hard in the 2009 First Light Marathon that he set a course record and required medical attention immediately after the race. He hopes 2012 will be a different scenario.
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| News From: Tuesday, January 3, 2012 |
| | First Light Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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First Light Marathon
(FOX10TV.com)
The First Light Marathon kicks off in Mobile Alabama on Sunday January 8th and there is still a few slots left for runners interested in participating.
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| News From: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 |
| | First Light Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Runners Take Over Mobile Streets For First Light Marathon
(FOX10tv.com)
The First Light Marathon had runners in the streets of Mobile starting at 7:30 am on Sunday with unseasonably chilly weather not affecting the record turnout.
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| News From: Monday, January 10, 2011 |
| | First Light Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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First Light Marathon Notebook: Running Dolphin Finishes Just Under Wire
(Al.com)
Bob Dolphin is eighty-one and was the last finisher in the First Light Marathon with a time of 6 hours 57 minutes and 29 seconds.
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Washington, D.C., Runner Wins First Light Marathon
(Al.com)
Mark Berenson won the First Light Marathon with a time of 2 hours 51 minutes and 29 seconds.
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| News From: Friday, January 7, 2011 |
| | First Light Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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First Light Marathon Catches Eye Of The Armed Forces
(Press Register)
Jerry Blankenship and several other soldiers stationed half-way around the world will run the First Light half-marathon by remote.
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| News From: Wednesday, January 5, 2011 |
| | First Light Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Mobile's Marathon Celebrates 10 Years
(FoxTV10.com)
This Sunday will mark the tenth anniversary of the First Light Marathon in Mobile Alabama.
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| News From: Tuesday, January 4, 2011 |
| | First Light Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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First Light Marathon Is Sunday
(Birmingham Star)
The First Light Marathon kicks off this Sunday and registration for race weekend events has already cleared the one-thousand runner mark.
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| News From: Monday, January 11, 2010 |
| | First Light Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Gulf Shores' Hallex Inspired En Route To First Light Marathon Women's Title
(Press-Register)
Anna Hallex won the women's division of the First Light Marathon with a time of 3 hours 10 minutes and 21 seconds. Josh Whitehead won the overall title with a time of 2 hours 37 minutes and 5 seconds.
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| News From: Sunday, January 10, 2010 |
| | First Light Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Gulf Shores Resident Wins Women's Division At BankTrust First Light Marathon
(Press-Register)
Josh Whitehead of Madison Alabama won the First Light Marathon with a time of 2 hours 37 minutes and 5 seconds. Ana Hallex won the women's title with a time of 3 hours 20 minutes and 21 seconds.
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| News From: Saturday, January 9, 2010 |
| | First Light Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Father Running Two Marathons In Two Days To Battle Autism
(Press-Register)
Sam Felsenfeld is running the First Light Marathon on Sunday making it the third marathon of the year. Sam is hoping to complete 60 marathons this year to raise money for Train 4 Autism.
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Bundle Up! It's Marathon Time! First Light Marathon Kicks Off.
(WKRG)
More than fifteen hundred runners will line up in Mobile, Alabama on Sunday morning despite chilling temperatures. The race begins at 7:30 am and finish at Bienville Square.
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| News From: Thursday, January 7, 2010 |
| | First Light Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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BankTrust Extends Title Sponsorship Of L'Arche Marathon Fundraiser
(Press-Register)
BankTrust and L'Arche Mobile will be working with the First Light Marathon for three more years according to a new agreement. The event is scheduled for this Sunday and includes the full marathon, marathon relay, half-marathon and 1.2 mile run.
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| News From: Tuesday, January 5, 2010 |
| | First Light Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Coworkers Team Up To Get In Shape, Reduce Stress
(Press-Register)
James Ellis is taking a proactive approach for his employees at MDi Media Group. Ellis offered exercise and fitness outlets to each worker and a group of them will run the First Light Marathon on January 10 in Mobile.
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Record Runners Register For Mobile's Only Marathon
(WKRG.com)
The First Light Marathon will host over eighteen-hundred runners this Sunday for the tenth annual event.
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| News From: Monday, December 28, 2009 |
| | First Light Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Anticipation Builds For First Light Marathon
(Press-Register)
The ninth annual First Light Marathon will kick off on January 10, 2010 in downtown Mobile, Alabama. The course record was set last year by John Brigham with a time of 2 hours 36 minutes and 46 seconds.
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| News From: Thursday, November 19, 2009 |
| | First Light Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Teen To Run First Light Marathon In Student's Honor
(FOX10)
Mac Chatom was killed by a pick-up truck while running. Steven Tulo has dedicated himself to running the First Light Marathon in Mobile in memory of Chatom's life.
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| News From: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 |
| | First Light Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Under Armour makes its presence known at First Light Marathon
(Press Register)
Anne Bonney is excited for the January 31st release date of the Under Armour running shoe. The shoes debuted in a large semi-trailer at the First Light Marathon in Mobile, Alabama
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| News From: Monday, January 12, 2009 |
| | First Light Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Brigham sets record with winning run in First Light Marathon
(Press Register)
John Brigham was hoping for a grand performance at his marathon debut in the First Light Marathon in Mobile, Alabama. His winning time of 2 hours 36 minutes and 46 seconds exceeded his expectations and smashed the course record.
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| News From: Friday, January 9, 2009 |
| | First Light Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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First Light Relay Popular
(Press Register)
Bruce Coldsmith stated that the First Light Relay could exceed sixty teams at the First Light Marathon to be held this Sunday. There are six divisions in the relay event which has grown since its addition in 2001.
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Concert will follow First Light Marathon
(Press Register)
Marty O'Malley, race director for the First Light Marathon, is excited to be hosting a concert for runners and the public in general starting at 9:30 am with a group called The Knockouts. The concert will be held at Bienville Square.
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| News From: Thursday, January 8, 2009 |
| | First Light Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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First Light Marathon Benefits LÂ’Arche
(WKRG)
L'Arche Community will benefit from the proceeds of the First Light Marathon in Mobile. The organization provides a home and meaningful work for adults with mental and phystical challenges.
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| News From: Sunday, January 6, 2008 |
| | First Light Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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First Light Marathon expects historic turnout
(The Press-Register)
Well over nine-hundred runners have already registered for the First Light Marathon to take place in Mobile Alabama this Sunday at 7:30 am. The marathon could attract a record number of runners eclipsing the 1500 mark.
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| News From: Thursday, July 5, 2007 |
| | First Light Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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BankTrust Title Sponsor Of First Light Marathon
(Everything Alabama)
BankTrust and L'Arche Mobile have signed a three-year agreement making the Mobile-based bank the title sponsor of the First Light Marathon.
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| News From: Friday, January 12, 2007 |
| | First Light Marathon |
| | Pre-Race Review/ Lineup |
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Cool, Dry Weather Could Yield Record First Marathon Times
(Everything Alabama)
Comments on the race and expectations that records could be broke
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| News From: Thursday, January 11, 2007 |
| | First Light Marathon |
| | Pre-Race Review/ Lineup |
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Caps Light Marathon Exceeding Expectations
(Everything Alabama)
Highlights on the race and how to register. Nearly 1,000 runners from 35 states and three Canadian provinces have registered for either the full marathon (26.2 miles), half marathon (13.1 miles) or the five-person marathon relay.
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| News From: Monday, January 16, 2006 |
| | First Light Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Hamilton, Stewart win First Light Marathon
(AL - Everything Alabama)
Hamilton blazed to a winning time of 2 hours, 42 minutes, 14 seconds in the 26.2-mile race, beating 2002 winner Bryan Smith.
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| News From: Sunday, January 15, 2006 |
| | First Light Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Marathon Men Run at First Light
(AL - Everything Alabama)
Information on the marathon and on two men participating, who have run in a combined 601 marathons.
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| News From: Saturday, January 14, 2006 |
| | First Light Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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First Light Marathon Draws Repeat Racers for Fifth Year
(AL - Everything Alabama)
Information on the race and on some runners participating.
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| News From: Monday, December 30, 2002 |
| | First Light Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Smith wins First Light Marathon
(Mobile Register)
Veteran marathoner, Bryan Smith (2:40:50) of New Orleans, beat first-timer Ron Philley (2:45:08) and last year's champion Chris Crawford (2:46:44) to claim victory in the second annual First Light Marathon. Lynn Pittman claimed victory for the women in a time of 3:23:38.
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| News From: Monday, December 31, 2001 |
| | First Light Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Local runners show grit on home course at First Light Marathon
(Mobile Register)
The innaurgural Legg Mason Funds First Light Marathon drew 800 runners and produced some strong results for Mobile racers.
Joey Warner took fifth place overall all with his 2:55:51 finish, while Lisa Drew took second for the women with her 3:16:41 race.
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