Malcolm Campbell claims overall title; Jill Horst takes female division for second consecutive year
Locals shine in St. Patrick’s Day event fielding more than 16,000 participants
Atlanta – March 17, 2013: A field of more than 16,000 registered participants hit the streets of Atlanta for the Publix Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon on Sunday, March 17. Malcolm Campbell, of Marietta, Ga., won first place in the marathon with a time of 2:26:11. James Maunga, of Marietta, Ga., took second place with a time of 2:30:32, while Mitch Vanbruggen from Durham, N.C., earned third place with a time of 2:31:54. Jill Horst, of Rome, Ga., claimed her second-consecutive crown in the female division finishing at 2:58:24.
Photos Courtesy of Jonathan Phillips
“It was a tremendously challenging course,” Campbell said about his first place finish. “The weather was a huge help for the runners today.”
Claiming the half marathon title was Andrew Heath, of Atlanta, Ga., with a time of 1:09:55. Placing second was Nathaniel Haskins from Atlanta, Ga., with a time of 1:11:11, and John Minen of Atlanta, Ga., took third with a time of 1:11:56. The top female finisher was Justyna Mudy of Rome, Ga., with a time of 1:18:50.
The race course traveled through metro Atlanta’s most interesting and historic areas including the Sweet Auburn District, Inman Park, Decatur, Druid Hills, Virginia-Highland and Midtown. Along the way, runners will pass landmarks including the King Historic Site, Carter Center, four college campuses (Georgia State, Agnes Scott, Emory and Georgia Tech) and Piedmont Park.
All results are available at http://www.georgiamarathon.
Publix Georgia (Full) Marathon Race Results
Male Overall Race Results
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Malcolm Campbell |
Marietta, Ga. |
2:26:11 |
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James Maunga |
Marietta, Ga. |
2:30:32 |
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Mitch Vanbruggen |
Durham, N.C. |
2:31:54 |
Female Overall Results
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Jill Horst |
Rome, Ga. |
2:58:24 |
|
Christine Rockey |
Conway, S.C. |
3:10:26 |
|
Mary Chind |
Decatur, Ga. |
3:19:39 |
Publix Georgia (Half) Marathon Race Results
Male Division Race Results
|
Andrew Heath |
Atlanta, Ga. |
1:09:55 |
|
Nathaniel Haskins |
Atlanta, Ga. |
1:11:11 |
|
John Minen |
Atlanta, Ga. |
1:11:56 |
Female Division Race Results
|
Justyna Mudy |
Rome, Ga. |
1:18:50 |
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Mackenzie Howe |
Watkinsville, Ga. |
1:19:14 |
|
Kathleen Casto |
Atlanta, Ga. |
1:22:45 |
In addition to the Publix Georgia Marathon, US Road Sports & Entertainment (USRS) also produces the Allstate Life Insurance℠ 13.1 Marathon® Series; ING Miami Marathon, Salt Lake City Marathon and Half Marathon, Chicago Half Marathon, and New Jersey Marathon.
Remaining 2013 Allstate Life Insurance℠ 13.1 Marathon® Series stops include – New York (March 23), Chicago (June 8), Boston (Sept. 15), Atlanta (Oct. 6), Dallas (Oct. 26), and Ft. Lauderdale (Nov. 10).
About US Road Sports: US Road Sports & Entertainment Group is a health and wellness company dedicated to the production of world-class endurance events. The mission of US Road Sports is to offer an unparalleled participant sports experience that showcases host communities and endures as a deeply valued local asset through events that are a part of the city’s culture, identity and brand. For each participant, US Road Sports strives to offer events that allow participants of all skill levels the opportunity to improve their physical and mental health and accomplish life-altering goals while having fun. US Road Sports provides sponsors and municipalities highly effective exposure to help maximize their presence and message in the community.
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