Other runners of note entered in the elite field include: Ben Payne – masters winner in 2021 and two-time Olympic Trials Qualifier in the marathon.He comes into the Horsetooth Half with a half marathon PR of 1:02:41.Īlso among the lead runners this year will be a trio of local runners with Horsetooth Half pedigree: Another two runners in the Monterey Bay field, who will also be running Horsetooth, were fifth placed Josphat Kipchirchir (1:03:20) and Alejandro Martinez Ambrosio in 9th (1:04:20).įrom Eldoret, Kenya and a recent graduate of Campbell University in North Carolina, Lawrence Kipkoech is a three-time NCAA D1 Cross Country All American. At the same race, defending Horsetooth champ Korir was a minute back in fourth. Kenyan David Bett might offer the stiffest challenge, coming off an impressive win and course record at the November Monterey Bay Half Marathon (1:02:13). Pushing our former champions will be a strong contingent of local and international elites. Andy has won the race four times, most recently in 2001. Also of note on the former champion front, we’re delighted to be welcoming back Andy Ames, the Horsetooth Half’s most winningest runner ever.

The two other recent champions that will be toeing the line are two-time winner, and former course record holder, Paul Peterson and 2016 men’s champion Stephen Pretak. Racing what he describes as “arguably one of the best races of my career,” Tyler placed 7th place in a personal best time of 1:02:52 at the USATF Half Marathon Championships in February. He will be back on the start line this year, and comes to the race in great form. Tyler McCandless was just 8 seconds behind Dominic last year, after winning the race in 2021. He raced a number of half marathons last year, mostly in the 1:03-1:04 range, suggesting good form coming into this year’s Horsetooth Half. He will be back this year to try and defend his title and perhaps nudge that course record down a little further. The course record (1:06:51) was set last year by Dominic Korir. The 50th running of the Horsetooth Half Marathon will see a number of former champions toeing the line, including four of the last six winners and also the current course record holder.

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