The 12th edition of the Fargo Marathon was held this weekend.
Fargo Marathon
Sammy Malakwen scored victory with a time of 02:26:06. He finished 5 minutes 16 seconds ahead of Bernard Kibet. Finishing third was Cesar Mireles (02:33:17).
In the women’s race, Sammy Malakwen claimed victory with a time of 02:26:06, breaking the record on the course . She bested Bernard Kibet who crossed the finish line 5 minutes 16 seconds behind her. While Cesar Mireles came in third at 02:33:17.
Top 5 Men
| 1 | Sammy Malakwen | 02:26:06 |
| 2 | Bernard Kibet | 02:31:22 |
| 3 | Cesar Mireles | 02:33:17 |
| 4 | Francesco Arato | 02:38:45 |
| 5 | Scott Cale | 02:41:00 |
Top 5 Women
| 1 | Sammy Malakwen | 02:26:06 |
| 2 | Bernard Kibet | 02:31:22 |
| 3 | Cesar Mireles | 02:33:17 |
| 4 | Francesco Arato | 02:38:45 |
| 5 | Scott Cale | 02:41:00 |
Thanks to @FARGO_MARATHON for letting me hold the ribbon as Sammy Malakwen crossed the finish line at 2:26:06 pic.twitter.com/dNJsCILSYN
— Mayor Brian Bowman (@Mayor_Bowman) May 21, 2016
Fargo Half Marathon
Evans Chelanga took top spot in 01:05:37. He finished one minute 7 seconds ahead of Abraham Chelanga. Edward Tabut (01:07:25) made notched third place.
In the women’s race, Jebichi Yator scored victory with a time of 01:19:06 , followed by Andrea Rediger who finished with a time of 01:20:02. Rounding out the top three was Heather Magill with a time of 01:21:21.
Top 5 Men
| 1 | Evans Chelanga | 01:05:37 |
| 2 | Abraham Chelanga | 01:06:44 |
| 3 | Edward Tabut | 01:07:25 |
| 4 | Benjamin Sathre | 01:13:05 |
| 5 | Jeff Stuckenbroker | 01:13:26 |
Top 5 Women
| 1 | Jebichi Yator | 01:19:06 |
| 2 | Andrea Rediger | 01:20:02 |
| 3 | Heather Magill | 01:21:21 |
| 4 | Josie Danz | 01:26:18 |
| 5 | Allison Windish | 01:29:18 |