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News From: Sunday, February 12, 2023 | ||
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21 and done - Mercedes-Benz Marathon says goodbye for good
(CBS 24) The 2023 Mercedes Marathon, the 21st and last race for the event, was successfully held on Sunday, February 12. | ||
News From: Monday, February 6, 2023 | ||
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Mercedes-Benz Marathon Weekend information
(WBRC 6) Valerie Cuddy, one of the founders of the Mercedes-Benz Marathon, talked about the final edition of the event this February 12. | ||
News From: Thursday, December 22, 2022 | ||
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After 21 years, the Mercedes-Benz Marathon Weekend's final race takes place Feb. 10-12, 2023-register now
(Bham Now) A gallery of photos through the years: the final Mercedes Marathon will be held on February 12, 2023. | ||
News From: Wednesday, December 14, 2022 | ||
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The Last Leg: Charities Brace as the Mercedes Marathon Prepares for Its Final Run
(OTMJ) Mercedes Marathon will have its last event on February 12 to the dismay of local charities. | ||
News From: Thursday, December 1, 2022 | ||
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The Mercedes-Benz Marathon bids farewell, organizers look to the future
(CBS 42) The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Marathon on February 12 will be its last edition. | ||
News From: Monday, November 28, 2022 | ||
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Founder of Birmingham Mercedes Marathon reveals why the event is leaving the city, what could be next for the event
(WMBRC 6) The final Mercedes Marathon will be held in Birmingham on February 12, 2023. | ||
News From: Thursday, February 10, 2022 | ||
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Mercedes-Benz Marathon 2022
(WBRC 6) The 2022 Mercedes Marathon remains scheduled to be held on Sunday, February 13. | ||
News From: Friday, January 21, 2022 | ||
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20th Anniversary: Mercedes-Benz Marathon Weekend
(StyleBlueprint) Registration for the 2022 Mercedes Marathon on February 13 is still open. | ||
News From: Monday, February 1, 2021 | ||
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Mercedes Marathon postponed until 2022 due to COVID-19
(AL.com) The 2021 Mercedes Marathon, set on February 14, was cancelled due to coronavirus concerns. | ||
News From: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 | ||
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2021 Mercedes Marathon postponed due to COVID-19 concerns
(WBRC FOX6 News) The 2021 Mercedes Marathon, set on February 14, was cancelled due to coronavirus concerns. | ||
News From: Sunday, February 16, 2020 | ||
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Get results from 19th annual Mercedes Marathon in Birmingham
(AL.com) Patrick Koech won the 2020 Mercedes Marathon in 2:25:40 while Gisela Olalde won the women's race in 2:42:13. | ||
News From: Sunday, February 9, 2020 | ||
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Mercedes-Benz Marathon 2020
(WBRC FOX6 News) Here are some vital information - schedule, route and more - about the Mercedes Marathon set on Sunday, February 16. | ||
News From: Monday, February 11, 2019 | ||
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Runners take to Birmingham streets for Mercedes Marathon
(AL.com) Gallery of photos and video footage taken during the 2019 Mercedes Marathon | ||
News From: Sunday, February 10, 2019 | ||
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Eliud Ngetich from Kenya wins the 2019 men's Mercedes Marathon
(WBRC Fox 6 News) Eliud Ngetich won the 2019 Mercedes Marathon in 2:18:12 while Ruth Kimutai won the women's race in 2:45:48. | ||
News From: Sunday, February 11, 2018 | ||
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Tiidrek Nurme wins the 2018 men's Mercedes Marathon
(WBRC Fox 6 News) Tiidrek Nurme won the 2018 Mercedes Marathon in 2:18:40 while Gladys Cheboi won the women's race in 2:46:12. | ||
News From: Tuesday, February 6, 2018 | ||
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Hoover resident oldest runner to race Mercedes Marathon weekend
(WBRC Fox 6 News) James Mersmann, 79, will be the oldest runner in the 2018 Mercedes Marathon on Sunday, February 11. | ||
News From: Sunday, February 12, 2017 | ||
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See photos from Mercedes Marathon as thousands take to Birmingham streets
(AL.com) These are photos from the Mercedes Marathon, a Boston Marathon qualifier, over the weekend. | ||
News From: Monday, February 15, 2016 | ||
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Mercedes Marathon 2016: thousands converge on downtown Birmingham
(AL.com) The cold couldn't keep away thousands of runners participating in the Mercedes Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay early Sunday morning in downtown Birmingham. | ||
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Michael Crouch wins the 2016 Mercedes Marathon
(WTVM.com) 28-year-old Michael Crouch crossed the finish line to win the 2016 Mercedes Marathon on Sunday morning. Crouch, an American who resides in Kentucky, finished the race with a time of 2:21:25. | ||
News From: Friday, February 12, 2016 | ||
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Mercedes Marathon Weekend 2016: What you need to know
(AL.com) Mercedes Marathon Weekend is one of the premiere racing weekends in the Southeast. It includes five races, leading up to the Mercedes Marathon (an elite, Boston Marathon qualifier). | ||
News From: Monday, February 8, 2016 | ||
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Mercedes Marathon Weather Looking Great
(WBRC.com) The big race is happening a week from today in Birmingham and the weather forecast is looking great! | ||
News From: Tuesday, February 24, 2015 | ||
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Mercedes Marathon 2015 results: How did you, your friends, family members, co-workers do?
(Al.com) Joseph Amenya won the Mercedes Marathon with a time of 2 hours 19 minutes and 2 seconds. | ||
News From: Monday, February 23, 2015 | ||
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Mercedes Marathon runner Joey Longoria raises more than $5,000 for Bell Center
(AL.com) Joey Longoria started dead last at the Mercedes Marathon and raised $5.00 for each runner that he passed for the Bell Center. More than $5,000 was raised. | ||
News From: Sunday, February 22, 2015 | ||
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Joseph Amenya Wins the 2015 Mercedes Marathon
(My Fox AL.com) Joseph Amenya won the Mercedes Marathon on Sunday with a time of 2 hours 19 minutes and 9 seconds. Sarah Overpack took home the women's division with a time of 2 hours 52 minutes and 28 seconds. | ||
News From: Thursday, February 12, 2015 | ||
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Runners Preview Mercedes Marathon Course
(My FoxAL.com) In less than two weeks runners will crowd the streets of Birmingham Alabama for the 14th annual Mercedes Marathon | ||
News From: Tuesday, February 3, 2015 | ||
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The Mercedes Marathon Weather Wild Card
(AL.com) Race organizers of the Mercedes Marathon chose the month of February for their 26.2 mile race with good reason: the weather. | ||
News From: Monday, February 17, 2014 | ||
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Mark Chepses Wins the 2014 Mercedes Marathon
(WAFF.com) Mark Chepses won the 2014 Mercedes Marathon with a time of 2 hours 20 minutes and 26 seconds. | ||
Mercedes Marathon Women's Winner Gisela Olade: 'I Ran All By Myself'
(AL.com) Gisela Olade won the women's division of the Mercedes Marathon with a time of 2 hours 35 minutes and 30 seconds. | ||
News From: Sunday, February 16, 2014 | ||
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Five Things You Need to Know About the 2014 Mercedes Marathon
(AL.com) Runners entering today's Mercedes Marathon should know the weather, the course, some security precautions, the best place for their specters and information about the new paperless race bags | ||
News From: Saturday, February 8, 2014 | ||
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Christmas Without Wrapping Paper: Mercedes Marathon Volunteers go Paperless as They Stuff Bags for Racers
(AL.com) The Mercedes Marathon will go paperless in the goodie bags that runners receive on February 15. The promotions for other running events are now sent on line. | ||
News From: Sunday, February 17, 2013 | ||
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Mercedes Marathon Winners Took the Suspense out of Their Races with Fast Starts, Strong Finishes
(AL.com) Mario Macias won the Mercedes Marathon with a time of 2 hours 18 minues and 47 seconds. | ||
News From: Thursday, February 14, 2013 | ||
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Mercedes Marathon Will Mean Slow Going for Motorists Along Race Route
(AL.com) Your Sunday morning driving experience might be a bit slower than normal while in Birmingham this weekend. The Mercedes Marathon kicks off with thousands of runners along Second Avenue. | ||
News From: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 | ||
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Runners will hit the Street for Mercedes Marathon this Weekend
(AL.Com) Valerie McLean has worked with her team to assure race participants in this weekend's Mercedes Marathon to be held in Birmingham Alabama | ||
News From: Thursday, February 7, 2013 | ||
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Mercedes Marathon Route Gets a few More Turns to Avoid Regions Field Construction and Sink Hole
(AL.com) Race director Valerie McLean knew that the Mercedes Marathon would be a mess when going down First Avenue. So they are rerouting the course to avoid construction and a sink hole. | ||
News From: Monday, February 13, 2012 | ||
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Wardian, Shemyakina Win 2012 Mercedes Marathon
(Birmingham News) Michael Wardian, fresh off his 2012 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials appearance blitzed the Mercedes Marathon course with a time of 2 hours 22 minutes and 43 seconds. | ||
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Runners Brave Cold For 2012 Mercedes Marathon
(Magic City Post) The hilly course wasn't a deterrent for the thousands of registered runners in the Mercedes Marathon and the abnormally cold temperatures didn't seem to phase the throngs of runners. | ||
News From: Sunday, February 12, 2012 | ||
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Michael Wardian Wins Mercedes Marathon With Runaway Victory
(My FoxAL.com) Michael Wardian won the Mercedes Marathon in a time of 2 hours 22 minutes and 42 seconds despite freezing temperatures | ||
News From: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 | ||
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Mercedes Marathon Poised To Break Records This Weekend
(My Fox Al.com) Thousands of runners will converge on Birmingham Alabama and those not registered for an event may miss their chance as races are filling quickly. | ||
News From: Monday, February 14, 2011 | ||
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First Run In Alabama Nets David Tuwei Birmingham's Mercedes Marathon Crown, Extra $1,000
(Birmingham News) David Tuwei won the Mercedes Marathon with a new course record of 2 hours 19 minutes and 42 seconds. | ||
David Tuwei Sets Mercedes Marathon Record Running Birmingham Course In 2 hours 19 minutes and 42 seconds.
(Birmingham News) David Tuwei won the Mercedes Marathon with a time of 2 hours 19 minutes and 42 seconds. | ||
News From: Friday, February 11, 2011 | ||
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Mercedes Team Steps Up For Marathon's 10th Year.
(Birmingham News) The tenth annual Mercedes Marathon kicks off in Birmingham this weekend and more than two-hundred and eighty people from the Mercedes factory will participate in the race weekend events. | ||
Thousands Flock To Magic City For Mercedes Marathon Weekend.
(Birmingham Star) Thousands of runners are expected to arrive in Birmingham for the Mercedes Marathon Weekend. The weekend events include the marathon and the half-marathon distances. | ||
News From: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 | ||
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Mercedes Puts Workers On Road To Good Health
(AL.com) Employees of the Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama are on the path to better fitness. The employees are being encouraged to participate in the upcoming Mercedes Marathon weekend. | ||
News From: Thursday, February 18, 2010 | ||
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Crenshaw: Mercedes Marathon Winner Sets, Meets Goal
(The Birmingham News) Jessica Jacobs managed to provide another women's division victory at the Mercedes Marathon last Sunday. Her repeat victory was much more subdued than in 2009 and she offered several words of encouragement to those wanting to achieve more. | ||
News From: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 | ||
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Daughter's Restful Nights Let Dad Win Mercedes Marathon
(The Birmingham News) Daniel Ellis missed the 2009 Mercedes Marathon as his daughter has just turned two weeks old. 2010 was a different story for Ellis as his daughter is sleeping through the night and his training has taken off. | ||
News From: Monday, February 15, 2010 | ||
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Local Man Wins Mercedes Marathon
(My FoxAL.com) Daniel Ellis took home top honors in the Mercedes Marathon in downtown Birmingham Marathon. Ellis passed Julius Kosgei and James Cheruyiot in the final two miles to seal the victory in the 26.2 mile race | ||
Maylene Resident Wins Mercedes-Benz Marathon
(Shelby County Reporter) Jessica Jacobs won her second consecutive Mercedes-Benz Marathon in Birmingham. The 33 year-old finished first among all female competitors in the 26.2 mile race with a time of 2 hours 54 minutes and 53 seconds. | ||
News From: Sunday, February 14, 2010 | ||
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Hometown Runners Win Full Mercedes Marathon In Downtown Birmingham
(The Birmingham News) Daniel Ellis won the Mercedes Marathon in Birmingham by completing the course in 2 hours 25 minutes and 57 seconds. Jessica Jacobs won her second straight women's title in the marathon with a time of 2 hours 52 minutes and 56 seconds. | ||
News From: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 | ||
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Mercedes Marathon A Boost For Business At Area Hotels
(The Birmingham News) The seven-hundred and seventy room Sheraton in downtown Birmingham is just one of the hotels that is sold out due to the Mercedes Marathon that is in town this weekend. The marathon is expected to generate more than two and a half million dollars for the local economy. | ||
News From: Sunday, February 15, 2009 | ||
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Cheruiyot, Jacobs win Mercedes Marathon
(The Birmingham News) David Cheruiyot took home top honors and a two-thousand dollar prize purse at the Mercedes Marathon with his winning time of 2 hours 23 minutes and 23 seconds. Michael Wardian finished in the second spot two years in a row with a time of 2 hours 23 minutes and 33 seconds. |
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