The FTC Mary Andrews Marathon: 13.1 & 26.2
- Date Sun 19th January 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Hawthorne, Florida
- Price $85.80 - $234.20
- Races 3 races
- Distances Marathon, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the FTC Mary Andrews Marathon, taking place on Sunday, January 19, 2025, in the scenic town of Hawthorne, Alachua. This thrilling event features both a full marathon (26.2 miles) and a half marathon (13.1 miles), set on a picturesque out-and-back course that is not only beautiful but also a Boston Qualifier! Last year's race saw nearly 50% of participants achieve qualifying times for the prestigious Boston Marathon, making this event a must-attend for serious runners.
Starting at 8 AM from the Gainesville-Hawthorne Trailhead, runners will have the chance to make their mark on history, with past records set at 2:33 for men and 2:48 for women in the full marathon, and 1:09 for men and 1:24 for women in the half marathon. With a limited cap of just 160 runners across both races, donโt miss your opportunity to secure a spotโsign up early to avoid rising prices! Plus, for those looking to share the experience, a 4-person relay option is available. Join us for an unforgettable day of fitness, camaraderie, and the thrill of competition
Starting at 8 AM from the Gainesville-Hawthorne Trailhead, runners will have the chance to make their mark on history, with past records set at 2:33 for men and 2:48 for women in the full marathon, and 1:09 for men and 1:24 for women in the half marathon. With a limited cap of just 160 runners across both races, donโt miss your opportunity to secure a spotโsign up early to avoid rising prices! Plus, for those looking to share the experience, a 4-person relay option is available. Join us for an unforgettable day of fitness, camaraderie, and the thrill of competition
Organiser's Description
THE FTC MARY ANDREWS FULL AND HALF MARATHON!
This beautiful out-and-back course is FAST and is a BOSTON QUALIFIER.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 160 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!
This beautiful out-and-back course is FAST and is a BOSTON QUALIFIER.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 160 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
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Full Marathon Distance 26.2
Incl. $7.60 Fee & Full Zip Hoodie
Sun 19th January 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$117.60
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Half Marathon Distance 13.1
Incl. $5.80 Fee & Full Zip Hoodie
Sun 19th January 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$85.80
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Full Marathon 4-Person Relay
Incl. $14.20 Fee & Full Zip Hoodie
Sun 19th January 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$234.20
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