The FTC Mary Andrews Marathon: 13.1 & 26.2
- Date Sat 17th January 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Hawthorne, Florida
- Price $85.80 - $234.20
- Races 3 races
- Distances Marathon, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the FTC Mary Andrews Marathon, taking place on Saturday, January 17, 2026, in the charming town of Hawthorne, Alachua. This exciting event features both a full marathon (26.2 miles) and a half marathon (13.1 miles), set on the scenic Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail. Known for its fast, asphalt-paved course, this marathon is a Boston Qualifier, and last year nearly half of the participants qualified for the prestigious race! With impressive records set in both distances, including a menβs marathon record of 2:33 and a half marathon record of 1:09, the challenge is onβcan you make history this year?
Both races will kick off at 8 AM from the Gainesville-Hawthorne Trailhead, and spots are limited to just 200 runners, so don't miss your chance to register early! For those looking for a fun team experience, a 4-person relay option is also available, allowing friends to tackle the course together. Whether youβre a seasoned marathoner or a casual runner, the FTC Mary Andrews Marathon promises an unforgettable day filled with community spirit and athletic achievement. Sign up now and be part of this extraordinary
Both races will kick off at 8 AM from the Gainesville-Hawthorne Trailhead, and spots are limited to just 200 runners, so don't miss your chance to register early! For those looking for a fun team experience, a 4-person relay option is also available, allowing friends to tackle the course together. Whether youβre a seasoned marathoner or a casual runner, the FTC Mary Andrews Marathon promises an unforgettable day filled with community spirit and athletic achievement. Sign up now and be part of this extraordinary
Organiser's Description
THE FTC MARY ANDREWS FULL AND HALF MARATHON
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!
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!
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The FTC Mary Andrews Marathon: 13.1 & 26.2