Lindsay Lamrock wins 2023 Prince Edward Island Half-Marathon outright

Final weekend marked the annual Prince Edward Island (PEI) Marathon weekend. The occasion was an enormous success, and runners from everywhere in the province and nation got here out to participate in one of many many accessible races, together with the marathon, half-marathon run, half-marathon stroll, 16K run, 10K run, and others. Generally known as considered one of Canada’s high 5 Boston Qualifiers, individuals got here out to run quick and benefit from the race’s group environment. Lindsay Lamrock beat all the boys within the half-marathon, breaking the tape in a time of 1:19:12–a stellar outcome.

The Jacob Simmons Spud Run

The marathon was renamed the Jacob Simmons Spud Run in honour of Jacob Simmons, a frequent participant within the P.E.I. marathon weekend who performed the function of Tate, the Potato Board Mascot, and was named PEI Roadrunner Male Runner of the 12 months in 2019. Tragically, Simmons was killed by an impaired driver whereas biking in 2020. Runners honoured his reminiscence in the course of the marathon weekend, and the renaming of the race helped cement his legacy as an energetic and enthusiastic participant and group supporter.

WATCH | Runners battle by way of chilly and wind as they run within the Jacob Simmons Marathon Spud Run on Oct. 15. – one of many predominant races in the course of the #PEIMarathon weekend. #Charlottetown pic.twitter.com/kZFgKgjrsz

— Thinh Nguyen (@thinhnguyen4291) October 15, 2023

Half-marathon outcomes

Ladies

1. Lindsay Lamrock of PEI–1st general in 1:19:12

      2. Jenilyn Hatt of Nova Scotia–2nd in 1:30:58 (thirteenth general)

      3. Jane Hergett of Nova Scotia–third in 1:33:54 (14th general) 

Males

1. Cody Cooper of New Brunswick–1st in 1:21:27 (2nd general)

      2. Vincent Merriam of PEI–2nd in 1:21:56 (third general)

      3. Ryan Keliher of PEI–third in 1:22:03 (4th general)

Marathon outcomes

Males

1. Jeff Ratushny of Nova Scotia–2:50:36

      2. Brad Crowell of New Brunswick–2:52:21

      3. Marc Leclair of Nova Scotia–2:53:29

Ladies

1. Sandra Cottreau of PEI–3:10:40 (tenth general)

      2. Shannon Brittany-Pollock of New Brunswick–3:16:28 (fifteenth general)

      3. Amber Macleod of PEI–3:18:01 (nineteenth general)

Click on right here for a full checklist of outcomes from the marathon weekend.