Little Rock Marathon - Revision history

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	*[http://www.littlerockmarathon.com/ Little Rock Marathon website]		*[http://www.littlerockmarathon.com/ Little Rock Marathon website]
		+	*[http://www.fox16.com/news/local/story/Winners-of-the-2008-Little-Rock-Marathon/0mz5FRqA70eq8iqChjl_YA.cspx FOX 16 - Winners of the 2008 Little Rock Marathon]

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 Many reputable organizations are associated with the Little Rock Marathon. In 2005 the magazine ''Runner's World'' highlighted the capital event as giving out "the world's largest finisher's medal."  Race chair [[Larry Choate]] assures that, "Our medal is one of the biggest costs we have, but if ''Runner's World'' keeps telling us we are the biggest, then we want to make sure we stay the biggest." Sixteen thousand dollars in prize money is distributed to race winners, including $2,000 each for the men's and women's top finishers. The Little Rock Marathon is a qualifier for the prestigious Boston Marathon.
-Past Little Rock Marathon Champions:
+====Past Little Rock Marathon Champions====
-<pre>
 MEN
-*2007 - Przemek Bodowski (2:27:09)
+*2009 - Augustus Mbusya (2:20.42)
-*2006 - Charles Kamindo (2:19:48)
+*2008 - Tamrat Ayalew (2:24.46)
-*2005 - John Weru (2:24:10)
+*2007 - Przemek Bodowski (2:27.09)
-*2004 - Glen Mays (2:34:33)
+*2006 - Charles Kamindo (2:19.48)
-*2003 - Antolie Vartosu (2:36:53)
+*2005 - John Weru (2:24.10)
 WOMEN
-*2007 - Maria Cleofe Portilla (2:47:12)
+*2009 - Leah Thorvilson (2:44.19)
-*2006 - Claudia Camargo (2:56:48)
+*2008 - Hellen Rotich (2:50.33)
-*2005 - Christy Nielson (2:58:45)
+*2007 - Maria Cleofe Portilla (2:47.12)
-*2004 - Patricia Langum (3:17:45)
+*2006 - Claudia Camargo (2:56.48)
-*2003 - Joyce Florance (3:20:23)
+*2005 - Christy Nielson (2:58.45)
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+*2004 - Patricia Langum (3:17.45)
 According to the official website about 9,000 runners and  a crowd of 20,000 well-wishers and support people are expected for the 2008 race. Approximately 1,600 runners will finish the 26.2 mile route. This year the marathon will center around the [[River Market District]], starting at the [[Clinton Museum Store]] on [[President Clinton Avenue]] and finishing at [[Riverfront Park]]. The designer and director of the marathon route since the first race in 2003 is [[Bill Torrey]]. Previous races have all started and ended at the [[Arkansas State Capitol]]. Beverage stands, medical aid stations, paramedic bike patrols, and portable bathrooms will be available along the course to ensure participant well-being.

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	==References==		==References==

		+	*Doug Crise, "Local Girl Thorvilson Makes Good; Kenyan Men 1-2-3," ''Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,'' March 16, 2009.
	*Pete Perkins, "Changes, of Course, Unfold: River Market Replaces Capitol as Starting Point, Finish of Race," ''Arkansas Democrat-Gazette," March 1, 2008.		*Pete Perkins, "Changes, of Course, Unfold: River Market Replaces Capitol as Starting Point, Finish of Race," ''Arkansas Democrat-Gazette," March 1, 2008.

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		+	[[Image:Lr-marathon-logo.jpg\|thumb\|Little Rock Marathon logo.]]
	'''The Little Rock Marathon''' is an annual event that takes places each March. Participants can run, walk, or do a combination in any of the events; indeed, the event's motto is "a race for every pace." Enthusiasts can take their pick of the Little Rock Marathon (26.2 miles), the Little Rock Half Marathon (13.1 miles), the Little Rock Relay Marathon (26.2 miles divided into four sections with each individual running/walking a little over 6 miles), the Little Rock 5K (3.1 miles), the Little Rockers Kids Marathon (26.2 miles completed over an extended time frame for children ages 7-12), and the Classic Rockers Marathon (26.2 miles completed over an extended time frame for individuals over 55).		'''The Little Rock Marathon''' is an annual event that takes places each March. Participants can run, walk, or do a combination in any of the events; indeed, the event's motto is "a race for every pace." Enthusiasts can take their pick of the Little Rock Marathon (26.2 miles), the Little Rock Half Marathon (13.1 miles), the Little Rock Relay Marathon (26.2 miles divided into four sections with each individual running/walking a little over 6 miles), the Little Rock 5K (3.1 miles), the Little Rockers Kids Marathon (26.2 miles completed over an extended time frame for children ages 7-12), and the Classic Rockers Marathon (26.2 miles completed over an extended time frame for individuals over 55).

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 Past Little Rock Marathon Champions:
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-'''MEN'''
+MEN
 *2007 - Przemek Bodowski (2:27:09)
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 *2003 - Antolie Vartosu (2:36:53)
-'''WOMEN'''
+WOMEN
 *2007 - Maria Cleofe Portilla (2:47:12)

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 The Little Rock Marathon is infamous for large medals that continue to grow each year. According to Maxwell Medals, the producer of the spectacular award (as well as medals for races such as the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon), the average medal size is 2 1/2" and weighs a mere 3 ounces. In 2007 the Little Rock Marathon medal was 5 7/8" tall, 4" wide, and weighed a little more than a pound. The medal for 2008 is projected to be even larger.
-Many reputable organizations are associated with the Little Rock Marathon. In 2005 the magazine ''Runner's World'' highlighted the capital event as giving out "the world's largest finisher's medal."  Race chair [[Larry Choate]] assures that, "Our medal is one of the biggest costs we have, but if ''Runner's World'' keeps telling us we are the biggest, then we want to make sure we stay the biggest." Sixteen thousand dollars in prize money is distributed to race winners, including $2,000 each for the men's and women's top finishers. The [[Little Rock Marathon]] is a qualifier for the prestigious Boston Marathon.
+Many reputable organizations are associated with the Little Rock Marathon. In 2005 the magazine ''Runner's World'' highlighted the capital event as giving out "the world's largest finisher's medal."  Race chair [[Larry Choate]] assures that, "Our medal is one of the biggest costs we have, but if ''Runner's World'' keeps telling us we are the biggest, then we want to make sure we stay the biggest." Sixteen thousand dollars in prize money is distributed to race winners, including $2,000 each for the men's and women's top finishers. The Little Rock Marathon is a qualifier for the prestigious Boston Marathon.
 Past Little Rock Marathon Champions: