![]() The Tecumseh family shared sections of the relay race.Ĭharles ran the marathon in 2001 but because of the tragic events on 9/11 the race didn’t cross the border that year. Runners participate in the Detroit Free Press Talmer Bank Marathon in Windsor Sunday, October 16, 2016. The 2016 Detroit Marathon (October 16, 2016) : Bill Laitner, George Sipple and Mike Brudenell, Marathon notes: They beat rain, fatigue for race medals. Grandparents Margaret and Austin Gravelle stood on the sidelines waiting to catch a glimpse of son Charles Gravelle, daughter-in-law Cathi Gravelle and grandchildren Abby, 13, Ethan, 19 and Matthew, 17. Three generations of the Gravelle family participated in Sunday’s races. So I love that,” Butler said of the large crowd gathered along Riverside Drive to cheer on all the participants. It has grown exponentially over the year to attract runners not only from across the US but also from all across the world. Inaugurated in 1978, this USATF-certified race is a Boston Marathon Qualifying race. “I normally cry when I see them go by because everybody is here for one reason. The Detroit Free Press Marathon is a 2-day annual event held in October in Detroit, Michigan (USA) and Windsor, Ontario (Canada). It was the third time the cousins took part in the marathon and the third time Butler came to support them. Local spectator Sulienne Butler brought her Manchester terrier Dex with her to help shout encouragement to her three cousins - Sari Dunn of Tilbury, Chantelle Rabideau of Lakeshore and Brianna Dundas of Windsor. It was the 20th best time out of all males in the half-marathon. Jeramie Carbonaro of Windsor was also an outstanding local participant, finishing 21st overall in the half-marathon with a time of one hour, 21 minutes, and 34 seconds. His time of one hour, 19 minutes, and 36 seconds was 15th best out of all males in the half-marathon, and third best in his category of males ages 35 to 39. Photo by Courtesy of the Gryn familyĪmongst half-marathoners, Ryan Allison of Belle River was the best local participant, finishing 15th overall out of 11,229 runners. Windsor resident Mark Gryn with his children, his finishing medal, and his race bib after the Detroit Marathon on Oct. His time was 12th best for males ages 45 to 49. 1.5Mi Run, 0 Transition, 12Mi Bike/Cycle, 0 Transition, 1.5Mi Run. Article contentĭimitrios “Jim” Hadjissaris of Tecumseh clocked in at three hours, 19 minutes, and nine seconds - 119th overall and 107th out of all participating males. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. MaryJane Hatton, recorded the times as the runners crossed the finish line. Major General Stan Connelly and Jerry Coyle organized the first international marathon. Manage Print Subscription / Tax Receipt The Detroit Free Press Marathon is a 42.195-kilometre (26.219 mi) race run every third Sunday in October in Detroit, Michigan, United States and Windsor, Ontario, Canada since 1978.
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