by Chris Murphy
Did you know the current Modesto Marathon record times?
Male – 2:16:45 (2019) – CJ Albertson, 25, Fresno
Female – 2:39:04 (2015) 0 Anna Bretan, 30, Berkeley
On March 22, one of the west coasts’ premier athletic events will be running into the streets of Modesto. The Modesto Marathon is smooth, flat and fast and is the perfect race to enter for your Boston Marathon qualifier. Over the years, the fastest time.
The Modesto Marathon was founded to serve the local community by providing quality marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K running events while promoting physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle. Proceeds benefit the Teens Run Modesto program, which challenges area youth, especially those at-risk, to experience the benefits of goal setting, character development, adult mentoring and improved physical fitness through a structured training program culminating in the running and completion of Marathon. Take some time and go out and cheer these athletes of all abilities as there are many great vantage points. One of the best is at the corner of 9th and N as they head to the home stretch.
Packet pick-up at the Graffiti USA Museum on March 21. Marathon, 1/2 marathon start at 7am, 10K and 5K at 7:30. Race starts at 11th and finished at 11th and N.
Register now at www.modestomarathon.com<www.modestomarathon.com/>
Photo- 2025 Winner Modesto local Michael Mrgudic
