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PHOTOS: Masses run marathon, records broken

JULIE ENGLER | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 year, 1 month AGO
by JULIE ENGLER
Julie Engler covers Whitefish City Hall and writes community features for the Whitefish Pilot. She earned master's degrees in fine arts and education from the University of Montana. She can be reached at [email protected] or 406-882-3505. | May 21, 2025 1:00 AM

The 18th annual Whitefish Marathon on Saturday attracted about 1,400 participants representing 43 states. The event featured a full marathon, a half marathon and a 5K run. 

In the marathon, Layne Ryerson from Helena set a new course record with a time of 2:36:17. The fastest female, with a time of 3:21:27, was Sarah Nicol from Raleigh, North Carolina. 

Local Micah Drew bested the half marathon course record he shared with Drew Coco by a fraction of a second, finishing in 1:11.02. Elizabeth Wasserman from Columbia Falls beat her course record by two seconds with1:19.23. 

For full results visit competitivetiming.com

    Finishers of the Whitefish half marathon wind down after the race. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
 
 
    A four-legged friend enjoys the post-race festivities at the Whitefish Marathon. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
 
 
    Erica Olsen of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, crosses the viaduct on her way to the finish of the Whitefish Marathon. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
 
 
    Marjolein Claassen nears the finish with a smile and a thumbs up on Saturday. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
 
 
    Revelers party in Depot Park after completing the Whitefish half marathon. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
 
 
    Joshua Duchesne is congratulated after the race on Saturday. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
 
 
    Josie Czyzio from Columbia Falls crosses the line ahead of Leigh and Bradford Houdlette at the Whitefish Marathon Saturday. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
 
 
    One lucky runner with a big cheering section finished the race on his birthday. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
 
 
    Ryan Kyle from Liberty Lake, Washington, shares a smile at the end of the race Saturday. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
 
 




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