Alan Ash of Atmore topped the Alabama runners in the 128th Boston Marathon on Monday, with Christopher Hughes of Florence leading those in the TVO region.
Ash, 32, was one of 78 Alabama runners who competed in the annual Patriots Day celebration in Beantown. He finished the marathon in 2:33:52 on a 5:53 pace. Ash was 195th overall out of more than 30,000 runners.
Hughes, 41, of Florence, finished in 3:14:11 on a 7:25 pace. He crossed the halfway point in 1:35:50. He was one of just a few North Alabama runners in the field this year.
Others from North Alabama:
— Jordan Rundell, 40, Madison, 3:38:01, 8:19 pace
— Todd White, 59, Huntsville, 3:45:19, 8;36 pace
— Jay Hillis, 64, Florence, 3:47:29, 8:41
— Austin Woods, 27, Huntsville, 3:48:33, 8:44 pace
— Cheryl Webster, 61, Huntsville, 4:38:09, 10:37 pace
More than 360 runners from Alabama and Tennessee registered for the marathon. This year’s field included fewer runners from North Alabama than in 2023.
About the Marathon
The Boston Marathon, presented by Bank of America, is one of the six major world marathons that includes Tokyo, New York, Chicago, Berlin and London. Boston is the oldest, founded in 1897, with a historic route and familiar names such as Hopkinton, Framingham, Natick, Wellesley, Heartbreak Hill, Brookline, Boylston Street, and the finish near Copley Square. It is facilitated by the Boston Athletic Association (BAA).
Other associated BAA events include a 5K, 10K and Half, Distance Medley, Invitational Mile and Mayor’s Cup Cross Country event.
Sisay Lemma of Ethiopia finished in 2:06:17, winning by 41 seconds. Hellen Obiri of Kenya defended her title with a win in 2:22:37. She sprinted the final stretch to the finish line to win by 8 seconds over Sharon Lokedi of Kenya.
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MAIN PHOTO: More than 30,000 runners competed in the 128th Boston Marathon on April 15. (Photo / Boston Athletic Association)
