

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
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
Atmosphere
Course
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
Course Info
Course Type
Out & Back
Terrain
road
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
Quality Score
Standout696 years running
~141 finishers a year
growing or steady
18% returning runners
5 timing sources · 3 photos
runners from 6 states
winner 1:20:02
typical high 63°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (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
Turnout by year
2021–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
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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