RACE RESULTS & PHOTOS
The Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon has grown to be one of the most popular in the United States, with close to 10,000 people now signing up for the 13.1-mile race each year.
In 2024, the Grandma’s Marathon weekend saw its largest participation numbers ever with more than 17,500 finishers between the marathon, half marathon, and 5K events.
The race is is timed and scored by Mtec Results. The previous year’s results, as well as historical and all-time results dating to the inaugural event in 1977, are available HERE.
ALL-TIME GARRY BJORKLUND HALF MARATHON PARTICIPATION SUMMARY (by finishers)
2024 – 7,809
2023 – 7,484
2022 – 7,000
2021 – 3,305
2020 – 5,412
2019 – 7.494
2018 – 7,581
2017 – 7,337
2016 – 7,917
2015 – 7,218
2014 – 7,299
2013 – 6,628
2012 – 6,478
2011 – 5,996
2010 – 5,852
2009 – 5,624
2008 – 5,407
2007 – 5,262
2006 – 5,036
2005 – 4,823
2004 – 4,435
2003 – 4,469
2002 – 4,063
2001 – 3,788
2000 – 3,546
1999 – 3,331
1998 – 3,170
1997 – 2,694
1996 – 2,471
1995 – 2,161
1994 – 1,882
1993 – 1,771
1992 – 1,556
1991 – 1,361
TOTAL – 167,660
2024 GARRY BJORKLUND HALF MARATHON CHAMPIONS
TEBELLO RAMAKONGOANA
Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon
Men’s Champion
ANNIE FRISBIE
Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon
Women’s Champion
AARYN EDGE
Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon
Non-Binary Champion
TOP 10 MEN’S FINISHERS
- Tebello Ramakongoana – 1:00:17
- Tsegay Weldlibanos – 1:02:04
- Nathan Martin – 1:02:36
- Joel Reichow – 1:02:42
- Andy Bowman – 1:03:05
- Jacob Heslington – 1:03:11
- Andrew Amor – 1:03:33
- Benjamin Olson – 1:03:43
- Luis Orta – 1:03:43
- Michael Ottesen – 1:03:47
TOP 10 WOMEN’S FINISHERS
- Annie Frisbie – 1:07:33
- Dakotah Lindwurm – 1:08:03
- Joyline Chemutai – 1:10:50
- Annmarie Tuxbury – 1:11:58
- Katja Goldring – 1:12:43
- Emily Setlack – 1:12:50
- Regan Rome – 1:12:54
- Caroline Cole – 1:13:13
- Shannon Smith – 1:13:22
- Zoe Baker – 1:13:49
TOP 10 NON-BINARY FINISHERS
- Aaryn Edge – 1:18;42
- Eli Blascyk – 1:23:34
- Elizabeth Dannecker – 1:34:48
- Katherine Foley – 1:47:37
- John Koch – 1:50:45
- Jason Pippi – 2:01:04
- Tessa Waite – 2:04:48
- Samantha Frey – 2:11:21
- Mads Bartz – 2:22:53
- Misha Nemer – 2:25:58
Following this year’s race, we are working on updating the historical results of the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon. Those all-time event records and age division leaders will be updated as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
TEBELLO RAMAKONGOANA
1:00:17 (2024)
MEN’S EVENT RECORD HOLDER
When Tebello Ramakongoana crossed the finish line in Canal Park, he had not only only won the 2024 Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon but also had unseated one of the most recognizable faces in American distance running.
Ramakongoana, a native of Lesotho, broke the longest-standing event record still on the books for Grandma’s Marathon weekend – he ran a personal record time of 1:00:17 to break, by more than a minute, the event record time of 1:01:22 set by 2004 Olympic silver medalist Meb Keflezighi.
Already qualified for the Olympics and fresh off a new personal best and national record time last year, Ramakongoana was making his debut in Duluth and using the race as a tune-up for Paris.
“He elevates our entire team,” coach James McKirdy said. “This was a huge personal best, and now our sights turn to something even bigger.”
COURSE BESTS
Superior Street – Tebello Ramakongoana (2024), 1:00:17
Michigan Street – Panuel Mkungo (2019), 1:02:37
MEN’S ALL-TIME CHAMPIONS (by year)
2024 – Tebello Ramakongoana, 1:00:17 (Lesotho)
2023 – Joel Reichow, 1:02:30 (United States)
2022 – Daniel Kemoi, 1:02:03 (Kenya)
2021 – Mohamed Hrezi, 1:04:14 (Libya)
2020 – n/a
2019 – Panuel Mkungo, 1:02:37 (Kenya)
2018 – Panuel Mkungo, 1:02:50 (Kenya)
2017 – Evans Kurui, 1:03:05 (United States)
2016 – Macdonard Ondara, 1:03:33 (Kenya)
2015 – Shadrack Biwott, 1:03:09 (United States)
2014 – Julius Koskei, 1:03:36 (Kenya)
2013 – Meb Keflezighi, 1:01:22 (United States)*
John Klecker, 1:09:19 (United States)
2012 – Abdi Abdirahman, 1:02:46 (United States)*
Jack Delehanty, 1:10:57 (United States)
2011 – Derese Deniboba, 1:02:19 (Ethiopia)
2010 – Stephen Muange, 1:04:24 (Kenya)
2009 – Ernest Kebenei, 1:05:15 (Kenya)
2008 – Matthew Chesang, 1:04:48 (United States)
2007 – Chad Johnson, 1:05:18 (United States)
2006 – Matt Hooley, 1:06:40 (United States)
2005 – Ryan Meissen, 1:06:38 (United States)
2004 – Ryan Meissen, 1:05:51 (United States)
2003 – Jason Lehmkuhle, 1:06:43 (United States)
2002 – Ryan Meissen, 1:04:19 (United States)
2001 – Ryan Meissen, 1:06:10 (United States)
2000 – Ryan Meissen, 1:08:09 (United States)
1999 – Ryan Meissen, 1:08:14 (United States)
1998 – Sean Mulheron, 1:06:53 (United States)
1997 – Sean Mulheron, 1:07:30 (United States)
1996 – Curt Kotsonas, 1:06:12 (United States)
1995 – Thomas Plechter, 1:09:22 (United States)
1994 – Dan Carlson, 1:08:20 (United States)
1993 – Dan Carlson, 1:06:31 (United States)
1992 – Dan Carlson, 1:07:27 (United States)
1991 – Thomas Plechter, 1:08:44 (United States)
*Denotes USA Half Marathon Championships
MEN’S ALL-TIME CHAMPIONS (by country)
Ethopia
Derese Deniboba, 1:02:19 – 2011
Kenya
Daniel Kemboi, 1:02:03 – 2022
Panuel Mkungo, 1:02:37 – 2019
Panuel Mkungo, 1:02:50 – 2018
Macdonard Ondara, 1:03:33 – 2016
Julius Koskei, 1:03:36 – 2014
Stephen Muange, 1:04:24 – 2010
Ernest Kebenei, 1:05:15 – 2009
Lesotho
Tebello Ramakongoana, 1:00:17 – 2024
Libya
Mohamed Hrezi, 1:04:14 – 2021
United States
Joel Reichow, 1:02:30 – 2023
Evans Kurui, 1:03:05 – 2017
Shadrack Biwott, 1:03:09 – 2015
Meb Keflezighi, 1:01:22 – 2013*
John Klecker, 1:09:19 – 2013
Abdi Abdirahman, 1:02:46 – 2012*
Jack Delehanty, 1:10:57 – 2012
Matthew Chesang, 1:04:48 – 2008
Chad Johnson, 1:05:18 – 2007
Matt Hooley, 1:06:40 – 2006
Ryan Meissen, 1:06:38 – 2005
Ryan Meissen, 1:05:51 – 2004
Jason Lehmkuhle, 1:06:43 – 2003
Ryan Meissen, 1:04:19 – 2002
Ryan Meissen, 1:06:10 – 2001
Ryan Meissen, 1:08:09 – 2000
Ryan Meissen, 1:08:14 – 1999
Sean Mulheron, 1:06:53 – 1998
Sean Mulheron, 1:07:30 – 1997
Curt Kotsonas, 1:06:12 – 1996
Thomas Pletcher, 1:09:22 – 1995
Dan Carlson, 1:08:20 – 1994
Dan Carlson, 1:06:31 – 1993
Dan Carlson, 1:07:27 – 1992
Thomas Pletcher, 1:08:44 – 1991
*Denotes USA Half Marathon Championships
MEN’S MULTIPLE TIME CHAMPIONS
6 – Ryan Meissen (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005)
3 – Dan Carlson (1992, 1993, 1994)
2 – Thomas Plechter (1991, 1995)
Sean Mulheron (1997, 1998)
Panuel Mkungo (2018, 2019)
MEN’S EVENT RECORD SPLITS
Tebello Ramakongoana (2024)
6.9M – 31:35
10.8M – 49:51
Finish – 1:00:17
MEN’S EVENT RECORD PROGRESSION
2024 – Tebello Ramakongoana, 1:00:17 (Lesotho)
2013 – Meb Keflezighi, 1:01:22 (United States)*
2011 – Derese Deniboba, 1:02:19 (Ethiopia)
2002 – Ryan Meissen, 1:04:19 (United States)
2001 – Ryan Meissen, 1:06:10 (United States)
1996 – Curt Kotsonas, 1:06:12 (United States)
1993 – Dan Carlson, 1:06:31 (United States)
1992 – Dan Carlson, 1:07:27 (United States)
1991 – Thomas Plechter, 1:08:44 (United States)
*Denotes USA Half Marathon Championships
MEN’S TOP 10 FINISH TIMES – OVERALL
1. Tebello Ramakongoana, 1:00:17 (Lesotho) – 2024
2. Meb Keflezighi, 1:01:22 (United States) – 2013*
3. Daniel Kemboi, 1:02:03 (Kenya) – 2022
4. Tsegay Weldlibanos, 1:02:04 (Eritrea) – 2024
5. Derese Deniboba, 1:02:19 (Ethiopia) – 2011
6. Kiya Dandena, 1:02:21 (Kenya) – 2022
7. Tesfaye Alemayehu, 1:02:22 (Ethiopia) – 2011
8. Shadrack Biwott, 1:02:24 (United States) – 2013*
9. Timothy Ritchie, 1:02:29 (United States) – 2013*
10. Joel Reichow, 1:02:30 (United States) – 2023
MEN’S TOP 10 FINISH TIMES – AMERICANS
1. Meb Keflezighi, 1:01:22 (San Diego, CA) – 2013*
2. Shadrack Biwott, 1:02:24 (Eugene, OR) – 2013*
3. Timothy Ritchie, 1:02:29 (Brighton, MA) – 2013*
4. Joel Reichow, 1:02:30 (White Bear Lake, MN) – 2023
5. Josphat Boit, 1:02:31 (Mammoth Lakes, CA) – 2013*
6. Fernando Cabada, 1:02:32 (Boulder, CO) – 2011
7. Nathan Martin, 1:02:36 (Flagstaff, AZ) – 1:02:36
8. Alan Peterson, 1:02:37 (Chicago, IL) – 2019
9. Afewerki Zeru, 1:02:40 (Colorado Springs, CO) – 2023
10. Joel Reichow, 1:02:42 (White Bear Lake, MN) – 2024
MEN’S TOP 10 FINISH TIMES – INTERNATIONALS
1. Tebello Ramakongoana, 1:00:17 (Lesotho) – 2024
2. Daniel Kemboi, 1:02:03 (Kenya) – 2022
3. Tsegay Weldlibanos, 1:02:04 (Eritrea) – 2024
4. Derese Deniboba, 1:02:19 (Ethiopia) – 2011
5. Kiya Dandena, 1:02:21 (Kenya) – 2022
6. Tesfaye Alemayehu, 1:02:22 (Ethiopia) – 2011
7. Panuel Mkungo, 1:02:37 (Kenya) – 2019
8. Panuel Mkungo, 1:02:50 (Kenya) – 2021
9. Stephen Muange, 1:03:04 (Kenya) – 2011
10. Evans Kurui, 1:03:05 (Kenya) – 2017
MEN’S TOP 10 FINISH TIMES – MINNESOTANS
1. Joel Reichow, 1:02:30 (White Bear Lake, MN) – 2023
2. Joel Reichow, 1:02:42 (White Bear Lake, MN) – 2024
3. Tyler Jermann, 1:03:31 (Burnsville, MN) – 2019
4. Benjamin Olson, 1:03:43 (Coon Rapids, MN) – 2024
5. Danny Docherty, 1:03:47 (Richfield, MN) – 2019
6. Joseph Minor, 1:04:15 (Minneapolis, MN) – 2024
7. Chris Erichsen, 1:04:29 (St. Paul, MN) – 2011
8. Tyler Jermann, 1:04:29 (Burnsville, MN) – 2023
9. Benjamin Sathre, 1:04:33 (St. Paul, MN) – 2019
10. Michael Reneau, 1:04:37 (St. Paul, MN) – 2012*
*Denotes USA Half Marathon Championships
MEN’S MASTERS TOP 10 FINISH TIMES – OVERALL
1. Kevin Castille, 1:03:58 (United States) – 2017
2. Kevin Castille, 1:04:03 (United States) – 2018
3. Ben Payne, 1:05:11 (United States) – 2023
4. Kevin Castille, 1:05:35 (United States) – 2014
5. Clint Wells, 1:06:50 (United States) – 2018
6. Kevin Castille, 1:06:59 (United States) – 2016
7. Eric Loeffler, 1:08:15 (United States) – 2017
8. Joseph Ekuom, 1:08:27 (Kenya) – 2011
9. John Campbell, 1:08:28 (New Zealand) – 1999
10. Brian Flynn, 1:08:40 (United States) – 2024
MEN’S MASTERS TOP 10 FINISH TIMES – AMERICANS
1. Kevin Castille, 1:03:58 (Lafayette, LA) – 2017
2. Kevin Castille, 1:04:03 (Lafayette, LA) – 2018
3. Ben Payne, 1:05:11 (Colorado Springs, CO) – 2023
4. Kevin Castille, 1:05:35 (Lafayette, LA) – 2014
5. Clint Wells, 1:06:50 (Boulder, CO) – 2018
6. Kevin Castille, 1:06:59 (Lafayette, LA) – 2016
7. Eric Loeffler, 1:08:15 (Minneapolis, MN) – 2017
8. Brian Flynn, 1:08:40 (Ashland, VA) – 2024
9. Chris Sloane, 1:08:56 (Reston, VA) – 2024
10. Tracy Lokken, 1:09:16 (Marquette, MI) – 2011
MEN’S MASTERS TOP 10 FINISH TIMES – INTERNATIONALS
1. Joseph Ekuom, 1:08:27 (Kenya) – 2011
2. John Campbell, 1:08:28 (New Zealand) – 1999
3. John Campbell, 1:09:36 (New Zealand) – 1998
4. Phillipe Rolly, 1:09:54 (France) – 2014
5. Meng-Tsung Chu, 1:10:40 (Taiwan) – 2024
6. Phillipe Rolly, 1:11:18 (France) – 2015
7. Gideon Mutisya, 1:11:35 (Kenya) – 2011
8. Andrew Musuva, 1:12:31 (Kenya) – 2011
9. Gideon Mutisya, 1:12:37 (Kenya) – 2010
10. Bill Krezeonoski, 1:12:45 (Canada) – 1995
MEN’S MASTERS TOP 10 FINISH TIMES –
MINNESOTANS
1. Eric Loeffler, 1:08:15 (Minneapolis, MN) – 2017
2. Thomas Pletcher, 1:10:10 (Hopkins, MN) – 1998
3. Patrick Billig, 1:10:15 (Roseville, MN) – 2003
Jim Pearlske, 1:10:15 (St. Cloud, MN) – 1992
5. Dan Carlson, 1:10:21 (White Bear Lake, MN) – 2002
6. Patrick Billig, 1:10:25 (Roseville, MN) – 2005
7. Dan Carlson, 1:10:21 (White Bear Lake, MN) – 2002
8. Kevin Haas, 1:10:41 (St. Louis Park, MN) – 1999
9. Todd Sheldon, 1:10:50 (North Oaks, MN) – 2002
10. Dan Carlson, 1:11:01 (White Bear Lake, MN) – 2003
*Denotes USA Half Marathon Championships
MEN’S AGE & DIVISION EVENT RECORDS
Open Tebello Ramakongoana, 1:00:17 (Lesotho) – 2024
Ages 12-18 Gudeta Roba, 1:10:02 (United States) – 2001
Ages 19-34 Tebello Ramakongoana, 1:00:17 (Lesotho) – 2024
Ages 35-39 Meb Keflezighi, 1:01:22 (United States) – 2013*
Ages 40-44 Kevin Castille, 1:04:32 (United States) – 2013*
Ages 45-49 Kevin Castille, 1:03:58 (United States) – 2017
Ages 50-54 John Campbell, 1:08:28 (New Zealand) – 1999
Ages 55-59 John Vandanacker, 1:15:43 (United States) – 2019
Ages 60-64 John Vandanacker, 1:17:23 (United States) – 2023
Ages 65-69 Dan Conway, 1:25:00 (United States) – 2005
Ages 70+ Dick Wilson, 1:32:34 (United States) – 2003
Local Scott Behling, 1:06:28 (Duluth, MN) – 2019
Minnesotan Joel Reichow, 1:02:30 (White Bear Lake, MN) – 2023
*Denotes USA Half Marathon Championships
ANNIE FRISBIE
1:07:33 (2024)
WOMEN’S EVENT RECORD HOLDER
Teammates Annie Frisbie and Dakotah Lindwurm predicted prior to the race that both were capable of breaking the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon event record, it was just matter of which of them got to the finish line first.
That prediction held true, as Frisbie finished with a new event record time of 1:07:33 and had to outduel 2024 US Olympian and Minnesota Distance Elite teammate Dakotah Lindwurm, who finished 30 seconds behind with a time of 1:08:03.
“I could definitely tell at certain points that [Dakotah] wasn’t far behind me,” Frisbie said. “I decided to be a bit more aggressive, and it ended up paying off.”
The duo both finished ahead the existing event record of 1:09:26, which was set just last year by Maggie Montoya.
COURSE BESTS
Superior Street – Annie Frisbie (2024), 1:07:33
Michigan Street – Monicah Ngige (2018), 1:09:55
WOMEN’S ALL-TIME CHAMPIONS (by year)
2024 – Annie Frisbie, 1:07:33 (United States)
2023 – Maggie Montoya, 1:09:26 (United States)
2022 – Rosie Edwards, 1:12:45 (United Kingdom)
2021 – Ann Centner, 1:14:23 (United States)
2020 – n/a
2019 – Katy Jermann, 1:10:27 (United States)
2018 – Monicah Ngige, 1:09:55 (Kenya)
2017 – Biruktayit Degefa, 1:11:25 (Ethiopia)
2016 – Simegn Abnet Yeshnabel, 1:13:21 (Ethiopia)
2015 – Neely Spence Gracey, 1:11:25 (United States)
2014 – Cynthia Limo, 1:09:50 (Kenya)
2013 – Adrianna Nelson, 1:09:57 (United States)*
Mary Davies, 1:11:07 (New Zealand)
2012 – Kara Goucher, 1:09:46 (United States)*
Kelly Brinkman, 1:18:11 (United States)
2011 – Katie McGregor, 1:13:18 (United States)
2010 – Carolina Rotich, 1:12:40 (Kenya)
2009 – Belainesh Gebre, 1:11:57 (Ethiopia)
2008 – Liza Hunter-Galvan, 1:13:29 (United States)
2007 – Paige Higgins, 1:14:46 (United States)
2006 – Desiree Budd, 1:15:33 (United States)
2005 – Jennifer Blue, 1:17:44 (United States)
2004 – Deena Kastor, 1:10:30 (United States)*
Kate Davis, 1:21:41 (United States)
2003 – Colleen De Reuck, 1:10:00 (United States)*
Kimberly Anderson, 1:23:05 (United States)
2002 – Debra Gormley, 1:20:18 (United States)
2001 – Kelly Keeler, 1:15:48 (United States)
2000 – Kelly Keeler, 1:16:21 (United States)
1999 – Mary Button, 1:20:53 (United States)
1998 – Kelly Keeler, 1:15:16 (United States)
1997 – Debra Gormley, 1:20:05 (United States)
1996 – Debra Gormley, 1:16:57 (United States)
1995 – Laurel Park, 1:14:11 (United States)
1994 – Julie Cotter, 1:25:30 (United States)
1993 – Kari Beasley, 1:19:09 (United States)
1992 – Jill Anderson, 1:21:28 (United States)
1991 – Doris Windsand-Dausman, 1:23:05 (United States)
*Denotes USA Half Marathon Championships
WOMEN’S ALL-TIME CHAMPIONS (by country)
Ethopia
Biruktayit Degefa, 1:11:25 – 2017
Simegn Abnet Yeshnabel, 1:13:21 – 2016
Belainesh Gebre, 1:11:57 – 2009
Kenya
Monicah Ngige, 1:09:55 – 2018
Cynthia Limo, 1:09:50 – 2014
Caroline Rotich, 1:12:40 – 2010
New Zealand
Mary Davies, 1:11:07 – 2013
United Kingdom
Rosie Edwards, 1:12:45 – 2022
United States
Annie Frisbie, 1:07:33 – 2024
Maggie Montoya, 1:09:26 – 2023
Ann Centner, 1:14:23 – 2021
Katy Jermann, 1:10:27 – 2019
Neely Spence Gracey, 1:11:27 – 2015
Adrianna Nelson, 1:09:57 –2013*
Kara Goucher, 1:09:46 – 2012*
Kelly Brinkman, 1:18:11 –2012
Katie McGregor, 1:13:18 – 2011
Liza Hunter-Galvan, 1:13:29 – 2008
Paige Higgins, 1:14:46 – 2007
Desiree Budd, 1:15:33 – 2006
Jennifer Blue, 1:17:44 – 2005
Deena Kastor, 1:10:30 – 2004*
Kate Davis, 1:21:41 –2004
Colleen De Reuck, 1:10:00 – 2003*
Kimberly Anderson, 1:23:05 – 2003
Debra Gormley, 1:20:18 – 2002
Kelly Keeler, 1:15:48 – 2001
Kelly Keeler, 1:16:21 – 2000
Mary Button, 1:20:53 – 1999
Kelly Keeler, 1:15:16 –1998
Debra Gormley, 1:20:05 – 1997
Debra Gormley, 1:16:57 – 1996
Laurel Park, 1:14:11 – 1995
Julie Cotter, 1:25:30 – 1994
Kari Beasley, 1:19:09 – 1993
Jill Anderson, 1:21:28 – 1992
Doris Windsand-Dausman, 1:23:05 – 1991
*Denotes USA Half Marathon Championships
WOMEN’S MULTIPLE TIME CHAMPIONS
3 – Kelly Keeler (1998, 2000, 2001)
Debra Gormley (1996, 1997, 2002)
WOMEN’S EVENT RECORD SPLITS
Annie Frisbie (2024)
6.9M – 35:16
10.8M – 55:49
Finish – 1:07:33
WOMEN’S EVENT RECORD PROGRESSION
2024 – Annie Frisbie, 1:07:33 (United States)
2023 – Maggie Montoya, 1:09:26 (United States)
2012 – Kara Goucher, 1:09:46 (United States)*
2003 – Colleen De Reuck, 1:10:00 (United States)*
1995 – Laurel Park, 1:14:11 (United States)
1993 – Kari Beasley, 1:19:09 (United States)
1992 – Jill Anderson, 1:21:28 (United States)
1991 – Doris Windsand-Dausman, 1:23:05 (United States)
*Denotes USA Half Marathon Championships
WOMEN’S TOP 10 FINISH TIMES – OVERALL
1. Annie Frisbie, 1:07:33 (United States) – 2024
2. Dakotah Lindwurm, 1:08:03 (United States) – 2024
3. Maggie Montoya, 1:09:26 (United States) – 2023
4. Kara Goucher, 1:09:46 (United States) – 2012*
5. Cynthia Limo, 1:09:50 (Kenya) – 2014
6. Monicah Ngige, 1:09:55 (Kenya) – 2018
7. Adrianna Nelson, 1:09:57 (United States) – 2013*
8. Colleen De Reuck, 1:10:00 (United States) – 2003*
9. Katy Jermann, 1:10:27 (United States) – 2019
10. Deena Kastor, 1:10:30 (United States) – 2004*
WOMEN’S TOP 10 FINISH TIMES – AMERICANS
1. Annie Frisbie, 1:07:33 (Edina, MN) – 2024
2. Dakotah Lindwurm, 1:08:03 (Hopkins, MN) – 2024
3. Maggie Montoya, 1:09:26 (Boulder, CO) – 2023
4. Kara Goucher, 1:09:46 (Portland, OR) – 2012*
5. Adrianna Nelson, 1:09:57 (Boulder, CO) – 2013*
6. Colleen De Reuck, 1:10:00 (Boulder, CO) – 2003*
7. Katy Jermann, 1:10:27 (Burnsville, MN) – 2019
8. Deena Kastor, 1:10:30 (Mammoth Lakes, CA) – 2004*
9. Bethany Sachtleben, 1:10:43 (Fairfax, VA) – 2019
10. Maegan Krifchin, 1:10:56 (Dewitt, NY) – 2012*
WOMEN’S TOP 10 FINISH TIMES – INTERNATIONALS
1. Cynthia Limo, 1:09:50 (Kenya) – 2014
2. Monicah Ngige, 1:09:55 (Kenya) – 2018
3. Joyline Chemutai, 1:10:50 (Kenya) – 2024
3. Caroline Rotich, 1:11:02 (Kenya) – 2014
4. Mary Davies, 1:11:07 (New Zealand) – 2013
5. Biruktayit Degefa, 1:11:25 (Ethiopia) – 2017
6. Belainesh Gebre, 1:11:57 (Ethiopia) – 2009
7. Simegn Abnet Yeshnabel, 1:12:17 (Ethiopia) – 2018
8. Caroline Rotich, 1:12:40 (Kenya) – 2010
9. Hyvon Ngetich, 1:12:40 (Kenya) – 2009
10. Simegn Abnet Yeshnabel, 1:13:21 (Ethiopia) – 2016
WOMEN’S TOP 10 FINISH TIMES – MINNESOTANS
1. Annie Frisbie, 1:07:33 (Edina, MN) – 2024
2. Dakotah Lindwurm, 1:08:03 (Hopkins, MN) – 2024
3. Katy Jermann, 1:10:27 (Burnsville, MN) – 2019
4. Kelly Brinkman, 1:11:33 (Bloomington, MN) – 2013*
5. Michelle Frey, 1:11:45 (Minneapolis, MN) – 2012*
6. Emily Brown, 1:12:44 (Minnetonka, MN) – 2012*
7. Sara Wells, 1:13:16 (Edina, MN) – 2003*
8. Katie McGregor, 1:13:18 (Savage, MN) – 2011
9. Margaret Ludick, 1:14:05 (Minnetonka, MN) – 2023
10. Kelly Keeler, 1:15:16 (Bloomington, MN) – 1998
*Denotes USA Half Marathon Championships
WOMEN’S MASTERS TOP 10 FINISH TIMES – OVERALL
1. Emily Setlack, 1:12:50 (Canada) – 2024
2. Meriah Earle, 1:15:09 (United States) – 2019
3. Jenny Spangler, 1:15:29 (United States) – 2004
4. Meriah Earle, 1:15:34 (United States) – 2024
5. Janet Robertz, 1:15:36 (United States) – 2003*
6. Meriah Earle, 1:15:51 (United States) – 2023
7. Debbi Kilpatrick-Morris, 1:15:53 (United States) – 2004*
8. Janet Robertz, 1:16:10 (United States) – 2001
9. Meriah Earle, 1:16:26 (United States) – 2018
10. Carmen Ayala-Troncoso, 1:17:21 (United States) – 2003*
WOMEN’S MASTERS TOP 10 FINISH TIMES – AMERICANS
1. Meriah Earle, 1:15:09 (Escondido, CA) – 2019
2. Jenny Spangler, 1:15:29 (Lake Villa, IL) – 2004
3. Merian Earle, 1:15:34 (Escondido, CA) – 2024
4. Janet Robertz, 1:15:36 (Shorewood, MN) – 2003*
5. Meriah Earle, 1:15:51 (Escondido, CA) – 2023
6. Debbi Kilpatrick-Morris, 1:15:53 (Strongsville, OH) – 2004*
7. Janet Robertz, 1:16:10 (Shorewood, MN) – 2001
8. Meriah Earle, 1:16:26 (Escondido, CA) – 2018
9. Carmen Ayala-Troncoso, 1:17:21 (Austin, TX) – 2003*
10. Katie Courtwright, 1:18:00 (United States) – 2004*
WOMEN’S MASTERS TOP 10 FINISH TIMES – INTERNATIONALS
1. Emily Setlack, 1:12:50 (Canada) – 2024
2. Maria Elena Calle, 1:17:50 (Ecuador) – 2016
3. Maricruz Ernest, 1:31:11 (Guatemala) – 2021
4. Kim House, 1:33:00 (Canada) – 2007
5. Sue Kainulainen, 1:34:34 (Canada) – 2015
6. Kathy Harris, 1:35:39 (Canada) – 2011
7. Kim House, 1:36:04 (Canada) – 2011
8. Janice Watson-Ryan, 1:38:01 (Canada) – 2006
Janice Watson-Ryan, 1:38:01 (Canada) – 2005
10. Kim House, 1:39:06 (Canada) – 2008
WOMEN’S MASTERS TOP 10 FINISH TIMES – MINNESOTANS
1. Janet Robertz, 1:15:36 (Shorewood, MN) – 2003*
2. Janet Robertz, 1:16:10 (Shorewood, MN) – 2001
3. Debbie Leyden, 1:18:55 (St. Paul, MN) – 2004*
4. Debbie Leyden, 1:19:07 (St. Paul, MN) – 2003*
5. Melissa Gacek, 1:21:53 (White Bear Lake, MN) – 2017
6. Erin Block, 1:22:36 (St. Paul, MN) – 2015
7. Melissa Gacek, 1:22:45 (White Bear Lake, MN) – 2016
8. Melissa Gacek, 1:22:56 (White Bear Lake, MN) – 2019
9. Katie McGee, 1:23:11 (Duluth, MN) – 2014
10. Kristi Norling-Larson (Anoka, MN) – 1998
*Denotes USA Half Marathon Championships
WOMEN’S AGE & DIVISION EVENT RECORDS
Open Annie Frisbie, 1:07:33 (United States) – 2024
Ages 12-18 Alana Hadley, 1:16:59 (United States) – 2012*
Ages 19-34 Annie Frisbie, 1:07:33 (United States) – 2024
Ages 35-39 Colleen De Reuck, 1:10:00 (United States) – 2003*
Ages 40-44 Emily Setlack, 1:12:50 (Canada) – 2024
Ages 45-49 Meriah Earle, 1:15:34 (United States) – 2024
Ages 50-54 Joan Benoit Samuelson, 1:20:36 (United States) – 2009
Ages 55-59 Kimberly Anderson, 1:31:18 (United States) – 2024
Ages 60-64 Mimi Sturgell, 1:35:46 (United States) – 2011
Ages 65-69 Leslie Cohen, 1:41:29 (United States) – 2024
Ages 70+ Julie Virkus, 1:47:24 (United States) – 2023
Local Jennifer Houck, 1:15:49 (Duluth, MN) – 2010
Minnesotan Annie Frisbie, 1:07:33 (Edina, MN) – 2024
*Denotes USA Half Marathon Championships
JONAH GRANT
1:12:59 (2023)
NON-BINARY EVENT RECORD HOLDER
Jonah Grant set the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon non-binary event record in 2023 with a time of 1:12:59, breaking the mark set one year prior by Sarah Stuhr.
Grant, from Madison, Wis., broke Stuhr’s existing mark by more than an hour, that after the non-binary category was first introduced to the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon as an official category in 2022.
The category grew from one participant in its first year to eight in its second, and Grant was also the first non-binary winner to receive prize money at the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon.
COURSE BESTS
Superior Street – Jonah Grant (2023), 1:12:59
Michigan Street – n/a
NON-BINARY ALL-TIME CHAMPIONS
2024 – Aaryn Edge, 1:18:42 (United States)
2023 – Jonah Grant, 1:12:59 (United States)
2022 – Sarah Stuhr, 2:56:58 (United States)
1977-2021 – n/a
NON-BINARY MULTIPLE TIME CHAMPIONS
n/a
NON-BINARY EVENT RECORD SPLITS
Jonah Grant (1:12:59)
6.9M – 38:44
10.8M – 1:00:26
Finish – 1:12:59
NON-BINARY EVENT RECORD PROGRESSION
2023 – Jonah Grant, 1:12:59 (United States)
2022 – Sarah Stuhr, 2:56:58 (United States)
NON-BINARY AGE & DIVISION EVENT RECORDS
Open Jonah Grant, 1:12:59 (United States) –2023
Ages 12-18 Nat Mohawk, 4:09:49 (United States) – 2024
Ages 19-34 Jonah Grant, 1:12:59 (United States) – 2023
Ages 35-39 Jason Pippi, 2:01:04 (United States) – 2024
Ages 40-44 Samantha Frey, 2:11:21 (United States) – 2024
Ages 45-49 n/a
Ages 50-54 n/a
Ages 55-59 n/a
Ages 60-64 n/a
Ages 65-69 n/a
Ages 70+ n/a
Local Eli Blascyk, 1:23:34 (Duluth, MN) – 2024
Minnesotan Eli Blascyk, 1:23:34 (Duluth, MN) – 2024