Hundreds of runners laced up their shoes early Saturday morning and pounded the pavement in and around Abilene. They enjoyed a mild, albeit windy day as the Dickinson County community came together to host the 17th running of the Eisenhower Marathon.
The event included a men’s and women’s marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K races. There was also a family fun walk.
One familiar face brought home the gold in the marathon, while a newbie also was golden.
53-year-old Tim Mosbacher from Missoula, Montana, won the men’s title. This was his first time running the Eisenhower Marathon, and the second time he has won a marathon. He is in the process of running a marathon in all 50 states. Kansas was his 44th state.
The women’s winner was 39-year-old Katie Kramer from Broken Bow, Oklahoma. This was the fourth time she has won the event.
McPherson college student Jared Fuller won the men’s half-marathon.
Mandy Zimmerman from Junction City won the women’s half-marathon.
Other winners include:
Men’s 10K – Eddie Grier from Manhattan
Women’s 10K – Ashley Austin from Abilene
Men’s 5K – Weston Rock from Abilene
Women’s 5K – Amber Engle from Abilene
One of the more unique runners this year was Randy Woodward of Rockyford, Tennessee. He is attempting the 50 state challenge while carrying a large American Flag. Kansas is his 16th State while carrying the flag. He is a veteran, who was injured by a road side bomb and was told he would never race again.
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- Tim Mosbacher won the men’s marathon.
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- Katie Kramer won the women’s marathon.
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- Randy Woodward is attempting the 50 state challenge while carrying a large American flag.
Tim Mosbacher wins the Eisenhower Marathon.
Posted by KABI the General on Saturday, April 6, 2019
Katie Kramer is the women's winner of the Eisenhower Marathon.
Posted by KABI the General on Saturday, April 6, 2019
Carrying a large American flag for 26.2 miles. That's dedication!
Posted by KABI the General on Saturday, April 6, 2019
