Stanley Biwott to the finish |
26-year old Biwott won the race in a time of 27:59 ahead of compatriot and training partner Stephen Kipkosgei-Kibet who came in a close 27:61.6. Silas Kipruto came third to complete the Kenyan clean sweep.
Wangari - Muriuki finishes |
Margaret Wangari-Muriuki won the women’s division in 31:51.6, leading compatriot Emily Chebet (31:52.2) and Lineth Chepkurui (31:54) in a 1-2-3 finish. The 2006 Boston Marathon Champion Rita Jeptoo came in fourth posting a time of 31:58.
Kenya proved their dominance in the event with 9 of the top 10 men hailing from Kenya.
The two-debutant winners Biwott and Wangari were each rewarded with cash prize of $10,000.
Beach to Beacon road race was founded by American Mainer and the 1984 Olympics marathon gold medalist Joan Benoit Samuelson.
Photo Courtesy of beach2beacon.org
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