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Yonkers Marathon

Annual marathon in Yonkers, New York

Yonkers Marathon
Summary

Annual marathon in Yonkers, New York

FieldValue
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dateSeptember or October
locationYonkers, New York, U.S.
typeRoad
distanceMarathon
est
homepagehttps://theyonkersmarathon.com/
participants103 finishers (2019)
John Reynolds]] (number 6) lining up with other runners in 1910<!-- picture states the winner was &quot;Reynolds&quot;, and arrs lists &quot;John Reynolds&quot; as the winner of the 1910 race -->
Jim Crowley]], the winner in 1908<!-- according to arrs --><!-- picture was presumably taken after his victory, due to his smile and what appears to be something awarded to the winner in his left hand --><!-- the original description at https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2014682964/ states that the image was published on &quot;11/27/08&quot;, which appears to be the day after the 1908 marathon (if &quot;08&quot; is interpreted as 1908), so this is likely a picture of crowley at the 1908 yonkers marathon, rather than simply a generic picture of crowley -->

The Yonkers Marathon, is a marathon race held annually in Yonkers, New York. Founded in 1907, it is the second oldest marathon in the United States, after the Boston Marathon. It is held on the third Sunday in October. In addition to the marathon, there is a half marathon race and a 5K course. At the end of the race there is a gathering and festivities centered on Van de Donck Park.

History

The first Yonkers Marathon was held on Thanksgiving Day 1907. Johnny Hayes and Jim Crowley won the first two races.{{#tag:ref|Some references incorrectly state that Robert Fowler broke Johnny Hayes' world best in the marathon at the 1909 Yonkers Marathon. Fowler's mark was actually set at the Empire City Marathon on January 1, 1909.{{Citation | access-date = May 15, 2010 }}{{Citation | editor-last = Sullivan | editor-first = J.E. | contribution-url =https://books.google.com/books?id=hJhLAAAAYAAJ }} In 1909 the race was sponsored by the Mercury Athletic Club.

From 1938 to 1965, and again in 1974, the Yonkers Marathon was recognised by the Amateur Athletic Union as the USA Marathon Championships, and in relevant years as a qualifying event for the US Olympic team.

The race has averaged roughly 200 finishers during the 2010s, double the number from the prior decade. The 2015 (90th anniversary) course was USA Track & Field certified and served as a qualifying event for the Boston Marathon.

The 2020 edition of the race was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, with all registrants automatically receiving refunds.

The 2022 edition saw 101 finishers and Juan Fernandez De Cordova won the event in 2 hours, 48 minutes and 3 seconds.

In 2023, 80 runners finished, led by Scottie Mitchell among the men with a time of 2 hours, 38 minutes and 48 seconds and Christine Honor among the women with 3 hours, 38 minutes and 56 seconds. The race in 2024 was completed by 166 competitors. Julio Sauce was the fastest man with a time of 2 hours, 59 minutes and 30 seconds while Cathrine Levine led the women with 3 hours, 22 minutes and 7 seconds.

Course

The double-loop course of the Yonkers Marathon has been known as being tough and hilly; New York City Marathon founder Fred Lebow cited it as one of his favorite marathons. For its 90th running in 2015, the track had a newly designed course that added greater variety by eliminating the double-loop, and replacing it with a single-loop that followed a scenic route along the Hudson River, and then through the city, past parks, past the Dunwoodie Golf Course (offering a glimpse of the distant New York City skyline), and through a variety of neighborhoods. In 2016, the course reverted back to the double-loop.

Winners

Key: () United States National Marathon Champion

YearMen's WinnerTimeWomen's WinnerTime19071908190919101911191319131914191519161917191819191935193619371938193919401941194219431944194519461947194819491950195119521953195419551956195719581959196019611962196319641965196619671968196919701971197219731974197519761977197819791980198119821983198419851986198719881989199019911992199319941995199619971998199920002001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
John Hayes2:44:45
Jim Crowley2:49:16
Henry Jensen2:46:43
John J. Reynolds2:38:36
Sidney Hatch2:36:06
James Duffy2:39:29
Nick Gianakopulos1:23:42
William Galvin3:03:58
Harry Parkinson2:40:59
Willie Kyrönen2:51:58
Joe Giorgio2:59:51
Race canceled due to the great influenza epidemic.}}
Yonkers Marathon not held again until 1935.}}
Johnny Kelley2:38:43
Mel Porter2:41:34
Pat Dengis2:42:59
Pat Dengis2:39:38
Pat Dengis2:33:45
Gérard Côté2:34:06
Bernard Joseph Smith2:36:06
Frederick McGlone2:37:54
Gérard Côté2:38:35
Charles Robbins2:40:48
Charles Robbins2:37:14
Gérard Côté2:47:53
Theodore Vogel2:40:11
Johnny Kelley2:48:32
Vic Dyrgall2:38:48
Johnny Kelley2:45:55
Jesse Van Zant2:37:12
Vic Dyrgall2:38.24
Gösta Leandersson2:48:12
Ted Corbitt2:46:13
Nick Costes2:31:12
John J. Kelley2:24:52
John J. Kelley2:24:55
John J. Kelley2:21:00
John J. Kelley2:21:54
John J. Kelley2:20:13
John J. Kelley2:26:53
John J. Kelley2:27:39
John J. Kelley2:25:17
Leonard Edelen2:24:25
Garnett "Gar" Williams2:33:50
Norm Higgins2:22:50
Jim McDonagh2:30:07
Gary Muhrcke2:32:42
Gary Muhrcke2:33:11
Gary Muhrcke2:31:10Nina Kuscsik3:16:02
Bill Harvey2:35:41
Max White2:29:42Nina Kuscsik3:22:21
Norbert Sander2:25:57Nina Kuscsik2:58:50
Ron Wayne2:18:52Nina Kuscsik3:00:01
Marty Sudzina2:27:38Chloe Foote4:23:08
Ray Hall2:27:59Lynn Blackstone3:39:12
Peter Squires2:31:15Nina Kuscsik3:13:17
Fritz Mueller2:28:30Nina Kuscsik3:01:29
Dan Murray2:27:29Nina Kuscsik3:03:57
Peter Squires2:27:46Kathleen Horton2:59:22
Peter Squires2:24:10Janice Arenz2:52:38
Ray Hall2:33:18Janice Arenz3:04:32
John McNulty2:24:22Mary Sheridan3:17:56
Bill Hart2:39:44Kathleen Horton3:08:17
Placido Cruz-Martin2:35:04Eileen Brennan3:08:46
Danny Dickenson2:25:00Anna Thornhill3:10:26
Danny Dickenson2:26:24Christine Gibbons2:58:16
Randy Crist2:35:34Christiane Avin3:31:24
Danny Dickenson2:20:37Christine Gibbons2:55:12
Doug Kurtis2:26:36Nancy Kelly2:57:38
Mohamed Idris2:24:15Christine Gibbons2:55:13
Trevor Murray2:34:02Christine Gibbons2:53:05
Jairo Correa2:28:14Diane Miller3:03:11
Trevor Murray2:40:25Christine Gibbons3:01:33
Esteban Vanegas2:29:52Nancy Kelly3:04:14
Prisco Huerta2:42:49Ellen McCurtin2:55:13
Jeff Bolles2:36:20Anna Thornhill3:23:57
Prisco Huerta2:29:46Nancy Kelly3:11:14
Trevor Murray2:32:30Milkah Jepchirchir2:56:17
Srba Nikolic2:29:44Ellen McCurtin3:04:17
Race canceled due to the September 11 attacks.}}
Rafael A Veras2:37:32Leteyesus Berhe2:34:33
Retta Feyissa2:30:26Heidi Shea3:30:57
Retta Feyissa2:28:41Jill Vollweiler3:11:19
Retta Feyissa2:28:35Jill Vollweiler2:55:12
Retta Feyissa2:32:14Hermela Romero3:07:58
Derese Deniboba2:30:33Hermela Romero3:11:38
Derese Deniboba2:27:35Hermela Romero3:17:52
Derese Deniboba2:30:33Muliye Gurmu2:54:38
Fikadu Weyessa2:26:39Muliye Lemma2:54:10
Will Guzick2:44:33Patrice Kentner3:29:59
Michael Arnstein2:35:10Margaret Duggan3:10:55
Oz Pearlman2:35:50Blanca Lucero3:19:29
Oz Pearlman2:37:56Catherine Shallow3:18:07
Matt Collins2:44:34Patrice Kentner3:37:06
Roberto Puente2:44:05Blanca Lucero3:14:29
Antonio Herrera2:43:46Blanca Lucero3:12:23
Salvador Angelpere2:55:52Blanca Lucero3:15:27
Antonio Herreraort2:32:19Blanca Lucero3:13:28
Race canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.}}
Race again canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.}}
Juan Fernandez De Cordova2:48:03Rebecca Payne3:51:42
Scottie Mitchell2:38:47Christine Honor3:38:56
Julio Sauce2:59.29Cathrine Levine3:22.07
Juan Fernando3:01:32Eve Aronoff3:08.32

Notes

References

References

  1. "Yonkers Marathon Race Results 2019".
  2. (1999). "The American Marathon". Syracuse University Press.
  3. Association of Road Racing Statisticians. [https://www.arrs.run/HP_YonMa.htm Yonkers Marathon]. Retrieved May 15, 2010
  4. (November 27, 1908). "J.F. CROWLEY WINS YONKERS MARATHON; Irish-American Runner Leads Big Field Over Westchester County Roads.". [[New York Times]].
  5. (September 11, 2007). "Samuel Mellor Marathoner". City of Yonkers.
  6. (September 11, 2007). "Edward Wetmore Kinsley". City of Yonkers.
  7. (November 28, 1909). "MARATHON VICTORY FOR HARRY JENSEN; Finishes First in Yonkers Event With a Half Mile Advantage. SHERIDAN RUNS SECOND Leads for Twenty-three Miles, When Pastime Athlete Overhauls Him -- Winner's Time, 2:46:43 1-5.". The New York Times.
  8. Hymans, Richard. (2008). "The History of the United States Olympic Trials". [[USA Track & Field]].
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  10. "2020 Yonkers Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K".
  11. "Tour de Yonkers, Yonkers Arts Weekend and Yonkers Marathon canceled this year".
  12. "Yonkers Marathon 2023".
  13. "Yonkers Marathon 2024".
  14. "Yonkers Marathon | City of Yonkers, NY".
  15. (2003). "The Spirit of the Marathon: What to Expect in Your First Marathon and How to Run Them the Rest of Your Life". Breakaway Books.
  16. [http://theyonkersmarathon.com Official website]
  17. [http://www.yonkerstribune.com/2015/08/city-of-yonkers-celebrates-90th-running-of-yonkers-marathon-sunday-october-18-2015] Aris, Hezi. "City of Yonkers Celebrates 90th Running of Yonkers Marathon Sunday, October 18, 2015". ''Yonkers Tribune''. August 18, 2015
  18. "Yonkers Marathon Map".
  19. "Albany firm to oversee Yonkers Marathon race weekend". lohud.com.
  20. "Yonkers Marathon Results". marathon guide.com.
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