FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2013 Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
Breaks Multiple Records
More than $1.25 Million Dollars Raised for Nationwide Children's Hospital
During 2013 event; Women's 1Z2 Marathon Record Broken for Second Year in a Row
(COLUMBUS, OH - Oct. 20, 2013) - Athletes in the Nationwide Children's
Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon lucked out with weather
conditions, but it wasn't luck that broke the following Columbus Marathon
records this year:
The event raised a record-breaking $1.25 million and counting for
Nationwide Children's Hospital in the second year of the partnership. This
includes a $200,000 contribution from the Columbus Marathon board of
trustees, $100,000 of that contribution will be directed to the Pulmonary
Department at Nationwide Children's in honor of long-time volunteers Brent
and Catherine LaCount and their 3-year-old daughter, Berkley, who is living
with Cystic Fibrosis.
For the second year in a row, the women's 1/2 Marathon Record fell; Leslie
Sexton of London, Ontario ran it in 1:13:13.
For the 7th year in a row, the Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus
Marathon sold-out - by Sept. 30, in record time.
Additionally, Nationwide Children's Hospital Patient Champions and their
families were along every mile of the course to cheer on athletes and serve
as a visual reminder of how the marathon is helping ill and injured
children.
"The partnership with Nationwide Children's Hospital continues to be a
truly fulfilling experience for athletes, volunteers, spectators and
marathon staff alike. Supporting such a great cause has added a tremendous
amount of meaning and motivation for all involved," said Darris Blackford,
Race Director. "We hope to continue breaking records for Nationwide
Children's Hospital and enhancing the Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
experience every year."
The 2013 Columbus Marathon & 1Z2 Marathon sold-out a field of 18,000
athletes. The combined events have sold out for seven straight years and
the marathon continues to be the largest marathon in Ohio.
The 35th annual Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon and 1Z2
Marathon will take place Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014. For more information on
today's race and full race results, visit www.columbusmarathon.com.
TOP FINISHERS
Marathon Male
Kennedy Kemei, Kenya 2:18:45
Joseph Mutinda, Kenya 2:21:33
Josh Ordway, Franklin, OH 2:22:46
Marathon Female
Christina Murphy, Columbus, OH 2:39:15
Heidi Greenwood, Cleveland Heights 2:42:08
Kristen Carter, Bellingham, WA 2:43:01
1Z2 Marathon Male
Elijah Muturi Karanj, Kenya 1:04:06
Robert Wambua, Kenya 1:04:55
Philemon Kiplangat, Kenya 1:05:05
1Z2 Marathon Female
Leslie Sexton, London, ON 1:13:13*
Cynthia Jerop, Mobile, AL 1:13:33
Drew Squires, Ashland, OH 1:19:02
Marathon - Wheelchair Male
Aaron Pike, Urbana, IL 1:45:56
Jeff Fisher, Medina, OH 1:53:02
Travis Dodson, Champaign, IL 1:53:35
*Event record
Fun Facts about the 2013 Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon &
1Z2 Marathon
THE PEOPLE
24 Miracle Mile Patient Champions who have shared their stories to inspire
3,000 volunteers making this marathon possible
49 states represented by our athletes (we're just short the great state of
Mississippi)
100 bands and entertainers add extra cheer
27-member marathon team and 11-member marathon board of directors that have
put in approximately 10,000 hours of planning
Approximately 60,000 people attend the Health & Fitness Expo
Approximately 60,000 to 100,000 spectators cheer on athletes on Race Day
THE SUPPLIES
250,000 White Castle cups of water to quench thirst
250,000 Cups of Lemon-Lime Gatorade (approximately 11,600 gallons of
Gatorade) when water just doesn't cut it
18,000 granola bars, pretzels, chips, yogurt, bananas and chocolate milk to
replenish at the Finish Line
550 portable bathrooms for relief - a new record!
24,000 Clif Shot energy gels to refuel (chocolate, raspberry and citrus
flavored!)
96 portable generators to power the course
THE COURSE
1 Angel Mile to honor, remember and celebrate the angels of Nationwide
Children's who have already finished their race
1 Encore Mile, for the patients who lined the inaugural Nationwide
Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1Z2 Marathon in 2012
10,000 feet of fencing (nearly 2 miles) along various parts of the course
201,600 watt sound system rev up runners at the Start Line
27 permits throughout five different police jurisdictions close down 26
miles of roads
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