Grant-Pierce Indoor Marathon Arlington, VA   Jun 30, 2019

History:
HIGHLIGHTS:

• In 2017, Benn Thomas of Arlington VA registered late Saturday night before the race and won the next day in 2:58:26. Renee Metzger Butler of Bethesda MD triumphed in the women’s race in 4:04:43.
• In 2016, as in Cleveland in 1964, the Browns won, with Karsten Brown first among men and Maya Ellis Brown (no relation) first among women.
• In 2015, no world records, but first-place finishes for Matthew John Perkins and Sonya A. Bingham among 45 starters and 44 finishers
• In 2014, Chuck Engle set world masters record, and Kristen Jaremback and Jay Jacob Wind set American records for women overall and men 60+, among 43 starters and 40 finishers
• In 2013, Michael Wardian of Arlington VA set the world record for the fastest 50K ever run on an indoor track, 3:12:13.
• In 2013, we had 55 starters and 51 finishers, including 17 who continued on to 50K. Winners: Michael Wardian and Alison Slade in the marathon, Wardian (with an indoor 50K world record 3:12:13) and Cathy Ahn in the 50K
• In 2012, Barry Goldmeier set a world record for the fastest marathon ever indoors run juggling three balls, and Chris Campbell set a world record for the fastest marathon ever run indoors wearing a kilt. (Believe it or not, Guinness actually tracks these records.)
• In 2012, we had 43 starters and 36 finishers. Winners: Michael Wardian and Dana Casanave
• In 2011, we had 14 starters and 10 finishers. Winners: Michael Wardian and Dana Casanave
• In 2010, Wardian set the world record for the fastest marathon ever run on an indoor track, 2:27:12.
• In 2010, we had 7 starters and 4 finishers. Winner: Michael Wardian (with a world record 2:27:12)