Victoria Marathon Race director Rob Reid greets marathon winner Lamech Mokono as he crosses the finish line on Belleville Street. Mokono set a new course record with a time of 2:13.42.

Victoria Marathon Race director Rob Reid greets marathon winner Lamech Mokono as he crosses the finish line on Belleville Street. Mokono set a new course record with a time of 2:13.42.

Record Breaking Run

Over 12,000 runners participated in the 34th annual Victoria Marathon



Over 12,000 athletes filled the streets of Victoria for the running of the 34th annual GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon. The event included the Marathon, the Half Marathon, the 8K Road Race and the 1.25 km Kids run. The race has become a tradition for many participants that ius a part of their Thanksgiving weekend.

Texan Lamech Mokono set a new course record with a time of 2:13.42 breaking two time winner, Thomas Omwenga’s time of 2:13.33 set in 2011.

 

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