Stanley Marathon
| Stanley Marathon | |
|---|---|
| Date | March |
| Location | Stanley, Falkland Islands |
| Event type | Road |
| Distance | Marathon |
| Primary sponsor | Standard Chartered |
| Established | 2005 |
| Official site | Stanley Marathon |
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.[1] Local runner Hugh Marsden won the first three editions of the race.[2][3] Around 50 international and local runners complete the race every year.[4]
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.[5] Multiple editions of the race have raised money for Seeing Is Believing.[1][6] The race is sponsored by Standard Chartered.[7]
Australian sailor Alex Whitworth participated in the first edition of the race during his first circumnavigation.[8][3] Teslyn Barkman, a Falkland Island politician, was the women's winner of the 2010 and 2014 editions.[9][10] In 2011, Manuel Méndez became the first man from Argentina to win the race.[11] Argentina's Pedro Luis Gómez set the course record of 2:31:46 in 2017.[12] The women's course record of 3:12:13 was set by Claudia Camargo in 2012.[13]
Course
The Stanley Marathon course is the southernmost AIMS-certified marathon in the world.[9][11] It is considered a difficult course, partially due to the weather conditions, with cold temperatures and strong winds.[9][6] The course is also known for steep hills and the prevalence of wildlife.[4] The course takes runners around the capital city of Stanley, including the Port Stanley Airport.[4] The race includes a four-person relay option.[11][4]
Past winners
Key: Course record
| Edition | Year | Men's Winner | Time (h:m:s) |
Women's Winner | Time (h:m:s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2005 | Hugh Marsden (FLK) | 3:07:30 | Kelly Angus (GBR) | 3:34:29 |
| 2nd | 2006 | Hugh Marsden (FLK) | 3:04:16 | Katherine Badham (GBR) | 3:28:32 |
| 3rd | 2007 | Hugh Marsden (FLK) | 3:05:22 | Lisa Turner (GBR) | 3:50:25 |
| 4th | 2008 | Simon Almond (GBR) | 2:55:46 | Amy Cruickshank (GBR) | 3:44:48 |
| 5th | 2009 | Lee Pattison (GBR) | 2:55:51 | Andrea Mastrovincenzo (ARG) | 3:12:29 |
| 6th | 2010 | Steven Frear (GBR) | 2:43:05 | Teslyn Barkman (FLK) | 4:08:33 |
| 7th | 2011 | Manuel Méndez (ARG) | 3:03:13 | Kate Burston (GBR) | 4:09:59 |
| 8th | 2012 | Robert Harden (GBR) | 2:52:39 | Claudia Camargo (ARG) | 3:12:13 |
| 9th | 2013 | Andrew Van Kints (GBR) | 2:51:43 | Dawn Teed (GBR) | 3:50:24 |
| 10th | 2014 | Timothy Drew (GBR) | 2:54:39 | Teslyn Barkman (FLK) | 3:34:40 |
| 11th | 2015 | Timothy Drew (GBR) | 2:35:39 | Carrie-Ann Ward (GBR) | 3:39:54 |
| 12th | 2016 | Eduardo Lencina (ARG) | 2:35:34 | Penny Grayson (GBR) | 3:47:22 |
| 13th | 2017 | Pedro Luis Gómez (ARG) | 2:31:46 | Valerie Spickerman (ARG) | 3:33:50 |
| 14th | 2018 | Facundo Reales (ARG) | 2:42:57 | Natalie Bown (GBR) | 3:33:47 |
| 15th | 2019 | Iain Bailey (GBR) | 2:42:35 | Georgia Ball (GBR) | n/a |
| 16th | 2022 | Lee Athersmith (GBR) | n/a | Elizabeth Driscoll (GBR) | 4:01:00 |
| 17th | 2023 | Brendon Lee (RSA) | 3:09:16 | Sharon Turner (GBR) | 4:00:22 |
| 18th | 2024 | Jack Hindle (GBR) | 2:43:15 | Rosalind Cheek (FLK) | 4:17:09 |
| 19th | 2025 | Stephen Winstanley (GBR) | 3:12:57 | Victoria Dutton (GBR) | 3:59:02 |
| 20th | 2026 | Michael Banham (GBR) | 3:08:00 | Candela Cerrone (ARG) | 3:15:28 |
References
- ^ a b J. Brock, "Hugh Marsden Wins Stanley Marathon", Falkland Islands News Network, March 19, 2006.
- ^ "Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News Update". MercoPress. 4 April 2008. Retrieved 15 May 2026.
- ^ a b "It's Marsden's moment: Hugh is first winner of the Stanley Marathon" (PDF). Berrimilla. Retrieved 15 May 2026.
- ^ a b c d "Stanley Marathon in the Falkland Islands". Runner's World. Archived from the original on 23 February 2014. Retrieved 15 May 2026.
- ^ "Former Royal Marine to run Falkland Islands marathon on 30th anniversary of conflict", Liverpool Echo, February 27, 2012.
- ^ a b ""The Windiest Marathon on Earth"". Archived from the original on 7 June 2012. Retrieved 17 May 2012.
- ^ a b "Standard Chartered Bank - Stanley Marathon". Retrieved 17 May 2012.
- ^ "Alex Whitworth & Pete Crozier". Ocean Cruising Club. Retrieved 15 May 2026.
- ^ a b c Mihira Lakshman, "World’s southern-most marathon a success" Deprecated link archived 2013-01-15 at archive.today, Canadian Running Magazine, March 20, 2010.
- ^ "Marathon efforts praised by Acting Governor John Duncan". Governor's Office Stanley. 26 March 2014. Retrieved 15 May 2026.
- ^ a b c "Primer argentino en ganar el Maraton de Malvinas... Manuel Mendez". Arte Fisico (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 4 January 2015. Retrieved 15 May 2026.
- ^ "Pablo Ernaga quedó tercero en Malvinas". Surenio (in Spanish). 21 March 2018. Retrieved 15 May 2026.
- ^ "Falklands' marathon: Brits' win in men's and Argentine ladies unbeatable". Mecro Press. 20 March 2012. Retrieved 15 May 2026.