The Stanley Marathon is a marathon race in Stanley, Falkland Islands. It is the southernmost AIMS-certified marathon in the world. Run annually since 2005, and internationally accredited since 2006, it is considered difficult due to variable weather and strong prevailing winds.
History The Stanley Marathon was first held in 2005 and became internationally accredited in 2006. Local runner Hugh Marsden won the first three editions of the race. Around 50 international and local runners complete the race every year.
For the ninth edition held in 2013, a group of British veterans from the Falklands War to raise money for the Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund and the Royal British Legion."Former Royal Marine to run Falkland Islands marathon on 30th anniversary of conflict", Liverpool Echo, February 27, 2012. Multiple editions of the race have raised money for Seeing Is Believing.J. Brock, "Hugh Marsden Wins Stanley Marathon", Falkland Islands News Network, March 19, 2006. The race is sponsored by Standard Chartered.
Australian sailor Alex Whitworth participated in the first edition of the race during his first circumnavigation. Teslyn Barkman, a Falkland Island politician, was the women's winner of the 2010 and 2014 editions.Mihira Lakshman, "World’s southern-most marathon a success" , Canadian Running Magazine, March 20, 2010. In 2011, Manuel Méndez became the first man from Argentina to win the race. Argentina's Pedro Luis Gómez set the course record of 2:31:46 in 2017. The women's course record of 3:12:13 was set by Claudia Camargo in 2012.
Course The Stanley Marathon course is the southernmost AIMS-certified marathon in the world. It is considered a difficult course, partially due to the weather conditions, with cold temperatures and strong winds. The course is also known for steep hills and the prevalence of wildlife. The course takes runners around the capital city of Stanley, including the Port Stanley Airport. The race includes a four-person relay option.
Past winners Key:
+Winners of the Stanley MarathonEditionYearMen's WinnerTime(h:m:s)Women's WinnerTime(h:m:s)1st20053:07:303:34:292nd20063:04:163:28:323rd20073:05:223:50:254th20082:55:463:44:485th20092:55:513:12:296th20102:43:054:08:337th20113:03:134:09:598th20122:52:393:12:139th20132:51:433:50:2410th20142:54:393:34:4011th20152:35:393:39:5412th20162:35:343:47:2213th20172:31:463:33:5014th20182:42:573:33:4715th20192:42:35n/a16th2022n/a4:01:0017th20233:09:164:00:2218th20242:43:154:17:0919th20253:12:573:59:0220th20263:08:003:15:28
References
External links Official website