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News From: Friday, March 13, 2020 | ||
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Modesto Marathon Canceled Due To Coronavirus Public-Gathering Restrictions
(CBS 13 Sacramento) The 2020 Modesto Marathon, set on March 29, has been canceled due to coronavirus concerns. | ||
Runners, organizers disappointed by but understand Modesto Marathon's cancellation
(Fox 40) The 2020 Modesto Marathon, set on March 29, was cancelled, due to coronavirus concerns. | ||
News From: Sunday, March 31, 2019 | ||
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Sights and Sounds from the 2019 Modesto Marathon
(The Modesto Bee) Video footage taken during the 2019 Modesto Marathon on Sunday, March 31. | ||
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A day of records and remarkable feats as Modesto Marathon celebrates its 10th year
(The Modesto Bee) CJ Albertson won the 2019 Modesto Marathon in record-setting 2:16:47 while Jonahmaria Weeks won the women's race in 2:50:43. | ||
News From: Wednesday, February 27, 2019 | ||
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What, and whom, you'll want to know about before Sunday's Modesto Marathon
(The Modesto Bee) Here are some interesting facts about the 2019 Modesto Marathon set on Sunday, March 31. | ||
News From: Sunday, March 11, 2018 | ||
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Campos takes Modesto Marathon title
(The Modesto Bee) Jesus Campos won the 2018 Modesto Marathon in 2:33:10 while Wanwen Qi won the women's race in 2:58:47. | ||
News From: Sunday, March 19, 2017 | ||
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Olsen returns to Modesto Marathon and captures third title
(Modesto Bee) Jon Olsen earned the title in 2:33:14 previously won the race in 2010 and 2011. | ||
News From: Thursday, March 16, 2017 | ||
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Runners take to the streets Sunday for Modesto Marathon
(The Modesto Bee) The race features a flat course, ideal for those looking to qualify for the Boston Marathon or produce personal bests. | ||
News From: Sunday, March 20, 2016 | ||
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Jessica Sebor, Chikara Omine win titles in Modesto Marathon
(The Modesto Bee) Jessica Sebor, the editor-in-chief of Womens Running Magazine, runs one marathon per year. And the Modesto Marathon is her choice. | ||
News From: Wednesday, January 27, 2016 | ||
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Human Interest Story | ||
Burst of activities ahead in Modesto region
(Modesto Bee) Modesto Marathon Expo March 19: Golden Valley Fitness Centers expo with vendor booths, information and more. Open to the public as well as racers in the annual Surgical Artistry Modesto Marathon, which will be held March 20. Expo is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Modesto Centre Plaza Harvest Hall | ||
News From: Saturday, December 26, 2015 | ||
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Modesto Marathon will be here soon so its time to get moving
(Modesto Bee) Breaking news, illness and vacation got in the way of writing. But Im back to my column and back training for another marathon. At least thats the plan. I went onto the Modesto Marathon website last week and was startled to see that the event is only 12 weeks away. | ||
News From: Wednesday, April 1, 2015 | ||
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Human Interest Story | ||
Modesto Marathon gives some a chance to switch to healthier lifestyle
(ModestoBee.com) Participating in a 5-kilometer race at the Modesto Marathon was more than just a fun morning jog for 46-year-old Charlie Brown. It was part of a big transformation toward a healthier lifestyle. | ||
News From: Sunday, March 29, 2015 | ||
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Post-Race Review/ Results | ||
Fresnos Campos, Berkeleys Bretan wins Modesto Marathon
(Modesto Bee) Campos won the Modesto Marathon over the virtually flat 26.2-mile course in 2 hours, 30 minutes, 33 seconds, slower than his course-record 2:26.53 set in 2013. | ||
News From: Monday, March 24, 2014 | ||
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Bretan Outruns All The Men As She Repeats as Modesto Marathon Women's Champion
(Modesto Bee) Anna Bretan won the overall title at the Modesto Marathon with a time of 2 hours 41 minutes and 52 seconds while Matt Klundt took home top honors for the men in 2 hours 44 minutes and 27 seconds. | ||
News From: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 | ||
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Human Interest Story | ||
Modesto Marathon, in it's Fifth Year, has Built Reputation as a Runner's Race
(The Modesto Bee) The Modesto Marathon will kick off this weekend without some of the 'gimmicks' of other races. The Modesto Marathon has come to be know as a race for runners with its flat and fast course. | ||
News From: Monday, March 25, 2013 | ||
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Modesto Favorite Beats Marathon Record But Places Second.
(Modesto Bee) Jesus Campos won the Modesto Marathon just ahead of local favorite Jon Olsen. Campos won with new course record time of 2 hours 26 minutes and 53 seconds. | ||
News From: Sunday, March 24, 2013 | ||
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Modesto Marathon Starting Gun Will Be Firing Soon
(Modesto Bee) The starters pistol of the Modesto Marathon will kick off at 7 am on Sunday morning. Two time winner, Jon Olsen, is out to reclaim his title after winning the marathon the first two years. | ||
News From: Thursday, March 21, 2013 | ||
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Modesto Marathon Vehicle for Youth Program, All Ages
(Modesto Bee) The Modesto Marathon will act as a vehicle for over two-hundred runners as part of the Teens Run Modesto Program to teach young people how to set and achieve goals. | ||
News From: Monday, March 19, 2012 | ||
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Modesto Marathon Winner Overcomes Pain, Two-Time Champ
(Modesto Bee) Clyde Behunin needed medical assistance after he finished the Modesto Marathon with the win and a new course record of 2 hours 32 minutes and 46 seconds with defending champion Jon Olsen chasing him down with a time of 2 hours 33 minutes and 1 second. | ||
News From: Thursday, March 15, 2012 | ||
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Runners Ready For Rain As Modesto Marathon Nears
(Modesto Bee) This weekends Modesto Marathon looks to be rain-filled and somewhat cool. Race organizers are preparing for more than twenty-five hundred runners and wet weather for the third annual marathon. | ||
News From: Monday, March 21, 2011 | ||
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Modesto Runner Stays Strong For 2nd Straight Marathon Crown
(Modesto Bee) Jon Olsen might have smiled at the thought of the wet, windy and cold Modesto Marathon he was about to race. Perhaps he knew he was on his way to win with a time of 2 hours 39 minutes adn 44 seconds. | ||
News From: Sunday, March 20, 2011 | ||
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Modesto Marathoners Run In Wild Weather
(FOX4.com) The Modesto Marathon kicked off this morning despite severe weather which will challenge even the most prepared runners. | ||
News From: Friday, March 18, 2011 | ||
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Human Interest Story | ||
Modesto Marathon Made Better, And Bigger Isn't Far Off
(Modesto Bee) The Modesto Marathon will hold it's second annual event this Sunday at 7 am and race organizers continue to tweak and improve the growing event. | ||
News From: Friday, January 28, 2011 | ||
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Planning For Second Modesto Marathon Is Going Smoothly
(Modesto Bee) The second annual Modesto Marathon is slated for March 20 and the extremely flat fast course will remain the same for the 2011 race. | ||
News From: Monday, March 22, 2010 | ||
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First Modesto Marathon Goes Smoothly, Draws More Than 2,200 Participants.
(Modesto Bee) Jon Olsen finished the inaugural Modesto Marathon with a time of 2 hours 43 minutes and 44 seconds earning him the top spot in the marathon race. | ||
News From: Sunday, March 21, 2010 | ||
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Runners Take To The Streets Of Modesto
(Modesto Bee) The inaugural Modesto Marathon kicked off at 7 am on Sunday morning and is USA Track and Field certified and times on the course will be accepted as Boston Qualifying times. | ||
News From: Friday, March 19, 2010 | ||
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Sunday's Inaugural Modesto Marathon Embraces Topography
(Merced Sun-Star) The inaugural Modesto Marathons will be a friendly, flat, fast and involve farmland for the 26.2 mile course. Race participation has exceeded the goal number of one-thousand and 5K registration is still underway. | ||
News From: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 | ||
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Grassroots Effort Nets Major Marathon
(Modesto Bee) More than three-hundred runners have registered for the first Modesto Marathon and many hope it will be the first step in getting toward another marathon nearly four-thousand miles away. |
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