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The FTC Mary Andrews Marathon: 13.1 & 26.2

The FTC Mary Andrews Marathon: 13.1 & 26.2

The FTC Mary Andrews Half Marathon offers a fast, Boston Qualifier course on a paved trail.

Race Date

Jan 16, 2027

Location

Hawthorne, FL

Standout69

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, January 16, 2027
Location
Hawthorne, Florida
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2 Miles
Course
Out & Back
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed
Finishers on record
412

Highlights

Good For

BQ RelevantDestination Worthy

Atmosphere

Great SwagWell Organized

Course

Fast Flat

The Experience

This out-and-back race unfolds on the paved Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail, a course renowned for its speed and potential for personal bests. It's a certified Boston Qualifier, attracting runners aiming for that coveted qualification.

The event, which has seen steady growth with recent fields around 224 finishers, draws participants from approximately six states. While the median field size is around 141, the growing trend suggests increasing popularity. A loyalty rate of about 18% indicates a dedicated following.

Runners can expect a straightforward, fast race, with a 5-hour course limit. The event also offers a 4-person relay option, adding a team dynamic to the competition. The race is capped at 215 total runners across both distances, encouraging early registration.

Race-provided description

The FTC Mary Andrews Full and Half Marathon  

This beautiful out-and-back course on the asphalt paved Gainesville Hawthorne Trail is FAST and a Boston Qualifier race. WE have many runners qualifying every year.  In our first year, the marathon course men's record was set at 2:33 by Matt Taddeo and women's at 2:48 by Katie Nelson! The half-course men's record is 1:09 by Alejandro Rivera for the men (2021) and the women's is 1:24 by Haley Hasty (2022.) Do you think you can make history this year? Start times and location Both the Full and Half marathons will start at 8 am from the Gainesville-Hawthorne Trailhead at 21815 SE 71st Ave. in Hawthorne, FL.  There is a 5 hour course limit for an official time.  As this is an open public trail, runners may continue on their own after the 5 hours time limit. The race will be capped at 215 total runners between the two events, so be sure to sign up ASAP before prices increase. Relay Race Option Runners can enter the race as a 4-person relay team! Each person will run one length of the course (6.05 miles) and will share and exchange one bib belt along the way. An important note: When registering as a team, the first person who signs up will be prompted to create the team and will pay the total amount. The following team members will be able to sign up and join the team by finding it in the list of created teams. Be sure to sign up ASAP before prices increase.

Registration for the full and half races will be available online until 1 hour prior to the race start. (No race day registration for relay teams) Interested in volunteering? Volunteers are NEEDED for this race, please go to the "Volunteer" tab on the menu bar at the top of this page and sign up. This event is being operated at cost and is volunteer-led so please help us make this event successful for our local runners!

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, January 16, 2027

Start Time

8:00 AM

Giveaway

Cotton Sweat Pants

Start Location

21815 SE 71st Ave, Hawthorne, FL, 32640

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Out & Back

Terrain

road

Surface

Paved

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

26.2 Miles

Course Map

Quality Score

Standout69
Methodology
Heritage12/20

6 years running

Size11/15

~141 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty18/20

18% returning runners

Course & details8/15

5 timing sources · 3 photos

National draw5/10

runners from 6 states

Front-pack speed3/5

winner 1:20:02

Weather8/10

typical high 63°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

43°

Afternoon (High)

63°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.1"

Precipitation

10 mph

Wind

71%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 412 finishers actually crossed the line across 6 years.

Most recent

2026

Total finishers

412

Median time

2:03:28

Latest turnout

114

States

14

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:05p50 median ≈ 1:554:20

Turnout by year

2021–2026

'21'22'23'24'25'26
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Race Photos

Frequently asked

When is the The FTC Mary Andrews Marathon: 13.1 & 26.2?

The The FTC Mary Andrews Marathon: 13.1 & 26.2 is held on Saturday, January 16, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.

Where does the The FTC Mary Andrews Marathon: 13.1 & 26.2 take place?

It takes place in Hawthorne, Florida.

What distances does the The FTC Mary Andrews Marathon: 13.1 & 26.2 offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2 Miles.

Is the The FTC Mary Andrews Marathon: 13.1 & 26.2 course flat and good for a PR?

The The FTC Mary Andrews Marathon: 13.1 & 26.2 is a ultra-flat, out & back course.

How many people run the The FTC Mary Andrews Marathon: 13.1 & 26.2?

HalfRuns has finish records for 412 runners who have completed the The FTC Mary Andrews Marathon: 13.1 & 26.2.

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