Frederick Marathon Explained

The Frederick Marathon was the flagship race of several races held in Frederick, Maryland known collectively as the Frederick Running Festival.^[1]

History

The 7th annual marathon took place on May 2, 2010, and 706 participants finished. Carefirst (the mid-atlantic organization of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association), sponsored the event.

In the 2010 race, Morton Caster of Westminster, Maryland won the men's race with a time of 2:44:57, while Becki Pierotti of Hazleton, Pennsylvania won the woman's race with a time of 3:14:49.^[2]

A notable result in the marathon's history is Michael Wardian's breaking the then world record for fastest marathon while pushing a baby stroller.^[3] Wardian accomplished this in 2007 with a time of 2:42:21.^[4] Wardian also owns the men's record for the race, with a 2:26:44 finish in 2006.

Other races that take place are a half-marathon, team relay race, 5K run, and kids fun run.

It was announced in October 2010 that the marathon was discontinued.^[5] The safety of marathon runners was cited as a primary factor. The Running Festival will continue, with a focus on the half marathon.^[6]

Winners

Men

• 2024 Dan Jacobs, 1:09:24 (Half marathon)^[7]
• 2023 Robert Creese, 1:09:13^[8]
• 2022 Dan Jacobs, 1:11:59^[9]
• 2010 Morton Caster, 2:44:56
• 2009 Dickson Mercer, 2:37:03
• 2008 Brian Baillie, 2:34:49
• 2007 Christopher Zieman, 2:27:15
• 2006 Michael Wardian, 2:26:44 (Record)
• 2005 Michael Wardian, 2:29:13
• 2004 Jaime Dick, 2:50:08
• 2003 Maurits Van Der Veen, 2:37:11

Women

• 2024 Andrea Dodson, 1:21:59 (Half marathon)
• 2023 Claire Heasman, 1:23:41
• 2022 Meaghan Murray, 1:21:09
• 2010 Becki Pierotti, 3:14:49:
• 2009 Denise Knickman, 3:02:20
• 2008 Melissa Tanner, 2:56:17
• 2007 Jenn Shelton, 2:53:44 (Record)
• 2006 Kristin Van Eron, 2:57:19
• 2005 Susan Graham-Gray, 2:56:58
• 2004 Susan Graham-Gray, 3:05:50
• 2003 Becki McClintock, 3:28:25

External links

• Frederick Marathon official website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Frederick Police Announces Upcoming Frederick Running Festival . 2024-09-27 . Frederick, MD . en.
2. News: Stan Goldberg. Inexperienced runners capture marathon titles; 2 FredCo men finish in top-5. May 2, 2010. Frederick News-Post. 2010-05-03.
3. News: Runner Breaks World Record In Frederick Marathon. Von Reuter. Jennifer. May 6, 2007. NBC 25. 2011-03-09.
4. Web site: MICHAEL WARDIAN'S CRAZY PACE. Cooper. Bob. June 2, 2008. RunnersWorld. 2008-10-16. https://web.archive.org/web/20081029203045/http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-243-297--12644-0,00.html. October 29, 2008. dead.
5. Web site: Staff . Patti S. Borda News-Post . 2010-10-29 . Marathon drops out of festival; half marathon will continue . 2024-09-27 . The Frederick News-Post . en.
6. News: Borda. Patti. Half Marathon Defended As Way To Go. The Frederick News-Post. 30 October 2010.
7. Web site: 2024 Frederick Running Festival . Athlinks.
8. Web site: 2023 Frederick Running Festival . 27 September 2024 . Athlinks.
9. Web site: 2022 Frederick Running Festival . 27 September 2024 . Athlinks.