ELITEÂ MEN
Course Record: Gilbert Okari, Kenya, 27:27.7 in 2003
Emmanuel Mutai
Bib#: 2
Age: 28
Country: Kenya
Best 10K: 27:51
Of Note: One of the world’s top marathoners, set course record (2:04:40) in winning 2011 London Marathon, running fourth fastest time at that distance.
Micah Kogo
Bib#: 3
Age: 27
Country: Kenya
Best 10K: 27:01
Of note: Former world record holder at 10K (27:01) and an Olympic bronze medalist, Kogo won the 2011 race in 27:47. Gained notice in April with his marathon debut, finishing second (2:10:27) at Boston Marathon.
Meb Keflezighi
Bib#: 4
Age: 38
Country: USA
Best 10K: 27:58
Of note: First time returning to Maine since recording his 10K PR while finishing fourth here in 2007 – the highest ever placing for an American man. Won silver at 2004 Olympics — the first American to medal in the marathon in 28 years — and was fourth last summer in the London Games.
Ryan Hall
Bib#: 5
Age: 30
Country: USA
Best 10K: 28:08 (track)
Of note: Two-time Olympian who won the U.S. Olympic trials in 2008 and holds the American record in the half marathon. Will be making his Beach to Beacon debut. Placed 10th in the marathon at the Beijing Olympics and recorded three top-four finishes at the Boston Marathon from 2009-2011. Won the Bay to Breakers 12K earlier this year.
Stephen Kipkosgei-Kibet
Bib#: 8
Age: 26
Country: Kenya
Best 10K: 27:52
Of note: Beach to Beacon runner-up in 2012 (28:01). Also finished fourth in 2010 (27:52). Has PRs of 58:54 for the half marathon and2:08:05 for the marathon.
OTHERS TO WATCH
⢠Stephen Kipkosgei-Kibet (26, Kenya)
⢠Silas Kipruto (28, Kenya)
⢠Dino Sefir (25, Ethiopia)
⢠Atsedu Tsegay (21, Ethiopia)
⢠Mykola Labovsky (30, Ukraine)
ELITEÂ WOMEN
Course Record: Lineth Chepkurui, Kenya, 30:59, 2010
Linet Masai
Bib#: 101
Age: 23
Country: Kenya
Best 10K: 30:48
Of note: Finished fourth at 10K in the 2008 Olympics. Won 10K at 2009 world championships and was third in 2011.
Lineth Chepkurui
Bib#: 102
Age: 25
Country: Kenya
Best 10K: 30:45
Of note: Returning for second time since shattering course record (30:59) in 2010, the fastest 10K ever in Maine. Chepkurui is ranked 14th in the world by All-Athletics.
Joyce Chepkirui
Bib#: 103
Age: 24
Country: Kenya
Best 10K: 30:38
Of note: An African cross country champion with track speed, taking silver in 1,500 meters at 2011 All-Africa Games.
Deena Kastor
Age: 40
Bib#: 104
Country: USA
Of note: One of the most decorated American distance runners over the past decade, she won bronze at the 2004 Olympics and holds the American record in the marathon and half marathon. She first broke Joan Benoit Samuelson’s 18-year-old American marathon record in 2003, then lowered the mark to 2:19:36 in 2006.
Aheza Kiros
Bib#: 106
Age: 27
Country: Ethiopia
Best 10K: 31:57
Of note: Became the first Ethiopian woman to win Beach to Beacon in 2011, then was runner-up at the Boston Half Marathon and New York Mini 10K. Made her marathon debut at 2013 Dubai Marathon with fourth-place finish (2:24:30).
OTHERS TO WATCH
⢠Sara Hall (30, USA)
⢠Tara Erdmann (24, USA)
⢠Diane Nukuri-Johnson (28, Burundi)
⢠Buzunesh Deba (25, Ethiopia)
⢠Sule Utura (23, Ethiopia)
MAINEÂ WOMEN
Course Record: Sheri Piers, Falmouth, 34:17, 2009
Sheri Piers
Bib#: 130
Age: 42
Residence: Falmouth
Of note: Three-time Maine women’s champion, including the last two years, and division course-record holder (34:17). Top Maine woman again at Boston Marathon(2:39:25), finishing second in masters division.
Erica Jesseman
Bib#: 131
Age: 24
Residence: Scarborough
Of note: Second Maine woman each of the last two years. Set course record of 16:20 at Patriot 5K in May. Also has victories this year at Clam Festival 5-Miler, L.L. Bean 10K and Portland Sea Dogs Mother’s Day 5K.
Kristin Barry
Bib#: 135
Age: 41
Residence: Scarborough
Of note: Recovering from injuries, has raced infrequently since win at Jimmy The Greek’s 4-Miler in January (23:04). Two-time Maine champ (2008, 2010).
Mary Pardi
Bib#: 133
Age: 43
Residence: Falmouth
Of note: Won Bridgton 4 on the Fourth (24:20) and placed third at Clam Festival 5-Miler. Fourth in women’s masters division at Boston Marathon (2:48:42).
Emily Durgin
Bib#: 136
Age: 19
Residence: Standish
Of note: Former New England high school cross country champion who just finished her freshman season at the University of Connecticut. Won Kerrymen Pub 5K in March (17:55).
OTHERS TO WATCH
⢠Carly Dion (24, Biddeford)
⢠Kristine Guaraldo (37, Brewer)
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MAINEÂ MEN
Course Record: Ben True, North Yarmouth, 29:10.3, 2009
Rob Gomez
Bib#: 30
Age: 30
Residence: Saco
Of note: Third in Maine division in 2012. Recent wins include L.L. Bean 10K (31:52), Ocean Park 5K (14:56), and Sea Dogs Father’s Day 5K (15:19). Also was fastest Mainer at Boston Marathon (2:22:53).
Jonny Wilson
Bib#: 31
Age: 25
Residence: Falmouth
Of note: Second among Mainers in 2011 and 2012. Won Clam Festival 5-miler for the third straight year.
Riley Masters
Bib#: 32
Age: 23
Residence: Veazie
Of note: Four-time All-American at Oklahoma. Was 2012 Big 12 champion for 1,500 meters and finished second this year. Two-time America East cross country champion before transferring from Maine.
Will Geoghegan
Bib#: 35
AGE: 21
RESIDENCE: Brunswick
OF NOTE: Ran season-best time of 13:55.92 for 5,000 meters at Mt. SAC Relays as a junior at Dartmouth. Maine Sunday Telegram high school MVP in cross country, indoor track and outdoor track in 2009-10.
Matt Rand
Bib#: 36
AGE: 21
RESIDENCE: Cape Elizabeth
OF NOTE: Three-time Division III All-American at Tufts. Won Peaks Island Road Race for third time in four years(25:44). Finished second at Clam Festival 5-Miler and Bridgton 4 on the Fourth.
OTHERS TO WATCH
⢠Kirby Davis, 29, Camden
⢠Chris Harmon, 25, Scarborough
⢠Josh Zolla, 27, Freeport
⢠Curtis Wheeler, 27, Presque Isle
⢠Andy Spaulding, 42, Freeport
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