Nelson Oyugi from Kenya, was the first runner to cross the finish line at §race_link(4589) after 1:01:52.32. He was followed by Julius Koskei (1:02:16.96) and Eliud Too (1:02:34.72). Oyugi who was running in Indianapolis for the first time established a new record for the race. The previous record holder had run the race in 1:01:59.
Lilian Mariita also from Kenya won the ladies race in 1:12:03.75 before Caroline Kiptoo (1:13:31.47) and Cynthia Jerop (1:13:31.47). Mariita has already won the race in 2012.
The race is also open for wheelchair athletes. Gyudae Kim won the men’s race in 44:38.77 and Chelsea McClammer the ladies race in 51:50.97.
The weather conditions where excellent for the 25,527 runners who crossed the finish line. This huge number makes the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon the largest half marathon in the US.
The race starting in Downtown Indianapolis makes a lap around the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway before finishing by Military Park.
For the first time this year, the runners were grouped in 5 different corrals (based on runners estimated finish times) to make the run a more enjoyable experience for everyone.
Top 10 Men
1 | Nelson Oyugi | Santa Fe, NM | 1:01:52.32 |
2 | Julius Koskei | Hebron, KY | 1:02:16.96 |
3 | Eliud Too | 1:02:34.72 | |
4 | Robert Ndiwa | Wyack, NY | 1:02:46.75 |
5 | Benson Cheruiyot | Valparaiso, IN | 1:02:50.48 |
6 | Meshack Kirwa | Santa Fe, NE | 1:02:52.17 |
7 | Kiplangat Terer | Santa Fe, NE | 1:03:29.29 |
8 | Jacob Chemtai | Santa Fe, NE | 1:03:58.09 |
9 | Benard Langat | Santa Fe, NM | 1:04:23.32 |
10 | Abdelaaziz Atmani | Indianapolis, IN | 1:04:33.36 |
Top 10 Ladies
1 | Lilian Mariita | Hebron, KY | 1:12:03.75 |
2 | Caroline Kiptoo | Hebron, KY | 1:13:31.47 |
3 | Cynthia Jerop | Grand Prairie, TX | 1:14:45.56 |
4 | Grace Kahura | Hebron, KY | 1:15:24.39 |
5 | Sarah Kiptoo | Santa Fe, NM | 1:15:41.33 |
6 | Whitney Bevins-Lazzara | Indianapolis, IN | 1:17:00.32 |
7 | Erin Vergara | Indianapolis, IN | 1:19:16.17 |
8 | Faith Stephan | Larkspur, CO | 1:19:26.18 |
9 | Kate Phillips | Indianapolis, IN | 1:20:10.69 |
10 | Kelby Jenkins | Frankfort, IN | 1:20:43.73 |
Top 10 Wheelchair Men
1 | Gyudae Kim | Champaign, IL | 44:38.77 |
2 | Josh George | Champaign, IL | 44:39.35 |
3 | Adam Bleakney | Champaign, IL | 45:01.23 |
4 | James Senbeta | Champaign, IL | 45:02.08 |
5 | Brian Siemann | Savoy, IL | 49:02.42 |
6 | Robert Kozarek | Urbana, IL | 49:11.88 |
7 | Travis Dodson | Champaign, IL | 50:40.64 |
8 | John Enrietto | Columbia City, IN | 51:12.06 |
9 | Peter Park | Champaign, IL | 53:53.76 |
10 | Raymond Martin | Champaign, IL | 58:26.46 |
Top 10 Ladies
1 | Chelsea McClammer | Champaign, IL | 51:50.97 |
2 | Amanda McGrory | Savoy, IL | 51:52.68 |
3 | Susannah Scaroni | Urbana, IL | 53:58.72 |
4 | Kelsey Lefevour | Savoy, IL | 58:32.84 |
5 | Jill Moore | Champaign, IL | 1:08:37.39 |
6 | Arielle Rausin | Urbana, IL | 1:09:20.33 |
7 | Maryann Davis | Indianapolis, IN | 1:52:11.22 |
8 | Maureen McGee | Chicago, IL | 1:57:02.30 |
9 | Rebecka Howard | Greencastle, IN | 2:16:33.28 |
10 | Kelli Turner | Indianapolis, IN | 2:35:32.53 |
Complete results for the 2014 500 Festival Mini-Marathon