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Wisconsin woman, Michigan man win Baltimore Marathon

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By Clay Shaw
Photos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell

October 14, 2023 Baltimore, MD—Emily Royston of Waunakee, WI was the women’s champion in 2:52:25.  It was her first marathon and her first trip to Baltimore.  Her quote prior to the event: “I have never been to Baltimore, and I can’t think of a better way to explore the city than to run a marathon there!” Royston ran a 1:18 at the NYC Half Marathon in March.

Julia Roman-Duval of Columbia, MD, the 2018 and 2022 Baltimore Marathon champion, was second in 3:05:13.  Katie Shy of Baltimore earned third overall in 3:06:13.

Zachary Ripley of Rockford, MI ran 2:28:13 through the rainy streets of Baltimore to earn the win, accompanied by three Under Armour pacers and 2022 champ Robert Creese through the first part of the race.  Ripley, with a 2:16:35 PB, is a 3-time USA Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier. 

Marcus Hershberger, 40, of Baltimore was top master and second overall in 2:34:02.  Daniel Rowe of Baltimore was third in 2:35:23. 2022 champ Robert Creese of Mt Airy, MD finished fourth in 2:35:36.  Graham Peck of Baltimore finished sixth all alone in 2:43:12, so he enjoyed interacting with the crowd and did 10 push-ups before crossing the finish. 

1655 finished the marathon which had rain for the first time in event history.  One year I missed was 2015; I watched it on TV from California. I also missed 2021 on the Baltimore/Chicago/Boston weekend. I don’t think it rained either of those two years.  For much of the early events and the first part of the marathon, it was dry.

Full Results 

Top Women

  1. 2:52:25 Emily Royston, 25, Waunakee, WI
  2. 3:05:13 Julian Roman-Duval, 41, Columbia, MD
  3. 3:06:13 Katie Shy, 26, Baltimore, MD
  4. 3:08:51 Alison Schwartz, 27, Sparks, MD
  5. 3:09:42 Grace Homany, 24, Baltimore, MD
  6. 3:12:12 Joy Lewis, 38, Columbia, MD
  7. 3:12:18 Danielle Bowen, 31, Baltimore. MD
  8. 3:12:25 Jennifer Chintala, 45, Geneva, IL
  9. 3:12:43 Brittany Williams, 29, Baltimore, MD
  10. 3:13:14 Jessica Ponds, 41, Ellicott City. MD

Top Men

  1. 2:28:13 Zachary Ripley, 35, Rockford, MI
  2. 2:34:02 Marcus Hershberger, 40, Baltimore, MD
  3. 2:35:23 Daniel Rowe, 39, Baltimore, MD
  4. 2:35:36 Robert Creese, 30, Mt Airy, MD
  5. 2:35:38 Joshua Derrick, 25, Baltimore, MD
  6. 2:43:12 Graham Peck, 34, Baltimore, MD
  7. 2:47:03 Michael Mbagu, 45, Baltimore, MD
  8. 2:48:11 Stefano Montalvo, 22, Newton, NJ
  9. 2:49:12 Ryan Fan, 26, Pikesville, MD
  10. 2:50:59 Sean Kelly, 31, Glen Burnie, MD
Emily Royston of Waunakee, Wisconsin wins her debut marathon in 2:52:25.
Zachary Ripley of Rockford, Michigan wins the 2023 Baltimore Marathon in 2:28:13. Mayor Scott (left) is one of the banner holders.
Julia Roman-Duval of Columbia, MD, a 2-time Baltimore Marathon champion, was second in 3:05:13 and top master.
Katie Shy of Baltimore looking comfortable at mile 9, moved up to place third overall in 3:06:13. Like the New Haven 20k shirt.
Marcus Hershberger of Baltimore is second overall and top master in 2:34:02.
Daniel Rowe of Baltimore was third overall in 2:35:23.
Emily Royston of Waunakee, Wisconsin strides toward the finish line of her first marathon. She won in 2:52:25.
Zachary Ripley #1538 of Rockford, MI leads the Baltimore Marathon with UA pacers Willy Fink and Adam Fogg.
Kevin Pulley of White Marsh, MD is elated with his 3:03:29.
John Calabrese of Richardsville, VA finishes with Denise Freeman of Williamsport, MD in 3:41:38.
Purushottam Kulawade of Audubon, PA ran 3:03:04.
Danielle Bowen of Baltimore was seventh in 3:12:18.
Nicole Fischetti of Melrose, MA was 12th in 3:16:43.
Grace Homany of Baltimore ran a steady pace to finish fifth in 3:09:42.
Jessica Ponds of Ellicott City, MD says hello at mile 9, on her way to tenth overall in 3:13:14. Ponds was third master.
Graham Peck of Baltimore was sixth in 2:43:12 after 10 push-ups prior to crossing the finish line.
The UA green kits were in full force during the Baltimore Marathon. Joshua Derrick #1540, Marcus Hershberger #2020, and Daniel Rowe #1531 run together in the second pack.
At Mile 9 Zachary Ripley #1538 of Rockford, MI shared the lead with 2022 champ Robert Creese #1033 of Mt Airy, MD. Blue clad UA pacers are Willy Fink #1537 and Adam Fogg #1528.
Joy Lewis of Columbia, MD was sixth in 3:12:12. It started raining hard as the marathoners hit the halfway point.
Ryan Fan of Baltimore finished ninth in 2:49:12.
A massive pace group heads south on Light Street in Baltimore near mile 9.
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