The FTC Mary Andrews Marathon: 13.1 & 26.2

  • Date Sat 17th January 2026
  • Time 8:00AM EST
  • Location Hawthorne, Florida
  • Price $96.40 - $255.40
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances Marathon, Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating running experience at the FTC Mary Andrews Marathon, taking place on Saturday, January 17, 2026, in the scenic Hawthorne, Alachua! This exciting event features both a full marathon (26.2 miles) and a half marathon (13.1 miles) along the beautifully paved Gainesville Hawthorne Trail. Known for its fast course, this marathon is a Boston Qualifier, making it an incredible opportunity for runners aiming to achieve their qualifying times.

Last year, nearly 50% of participants qualified for Boston, and with impressive course records set by talented runners, this year's event promises to be just as thrilling. Both races will kick off at 8 AM from the Gainesville-Hawthorne Trailhead, so mark your calendars! With a registration cap of just 200 runners across both events, don't miss your chance to join the actionβ€”sign up quickly before spots fill up and prices increase. Plus, if you're looking for a fun way to participate with friends, consider the 4-person relay option! Whether you're running or volunteering, the FTC Mary Andrews Marathon is set to be a memorable day of community and athletic achievement.

Organiser's Description

THE FTC MARY ANDREWS FULL AND HALF MARATHON

THE RACE HAS REACHED THE REGISTRATION LIMIT. PLEASE JOIN THE WAITING LIST TO SEE IF THERE ARE ANY CANCELLATIONS. IF THERE ARE CANCELLATIONS, WE WILL FILL THOSE SPOTS IN THE ORDER OF THE WAITING LIST.

This beautiful out-and-back course on the asphalt paved Gainesville Hawthorne Trail is FAST and a BOSTON QUALIFIER RACE. Last year we had almost 50% of our runners qualified for Boston. In our first year, the marathon course men's record was set at 2:33 by Matt Taddeo and women's at 2:48 by Katie Nelson! The half-course men's record is 1:09 by Alejandro Rivera for the men (2021) and the women's is 1:24 by Haley Hasty (2022.) DO YOU THINK YOU CAN MAKE HISTORY THIS YEAR?



START TIMES AND LOCATION

BOTH THE FULL AND HALF MARATHONS WILL START AT 8 AM FROM THE GAINESVILLE-HAWTHORNE TRAILHEAD AT 21815 SE 71ST AVE. IN HAWTHORNE, FL.

The race will be capped at 200 TOTAL RUNNERS between the two events, so be sure to sign up ASAP before prices increase.



RELAY RACE OPTION

Like last year, we added the opportunity to race as a 4-person relay team with your friends! Each person will run one length of the course and will share and exchange one bib belt along the way. AN IMPORTANT NOTE: When registering as a team, the first person who signs up will be prompted to create the team and will pay the total amount. The following team members will be able to sign up and join the team by finding it in the list of created teams. Be sure to sign up ASAP before prices increase.

Registration for the full and half races will be available online until 1 HOUR PRIOR TO THE RACE START. (No race day registration for relay teams)



INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED for this race, please go to the "Volunteer" tab on the menu bar at the top of this page and sign up. This event is being operated at cost and is volunteer-led so please help us make this event successful for our local runners!

Races

  • Full Marathon Distance 26.2

    Incl. $8.20 Fee & TBD

    Sat 17th January 2026 (8:00AM EST)

    $128.20

    CLOSED
  • Half Marathon Distance 13.1

    Incl. $6.40 Fee & TBD

    Sat 17th January 2026 (8:00AM EST)

    $96.40

    CLOSED
  • Full Marathon 4-Person Relay

    Incl. $15.40 Fee & TBD

    Sat 17th January 2026 (8:00AM EST)

    $255.40

    CLOSED

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Location

21815 SE 71st Ave, Hawthorne, 32640, FL, United States

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