Dozens hit Boston qualifying times at Georgina Spring Fling Marathon

Spring race season is in full swing across Canada and Sunday’s Georgina Spring Fling served as a great opportunity for many marathoners aiming for an early-season Boston qualification mark. With a fast and flat course along Ontario’s picturesque Lake Simcoe, Georgina Spring Fling is a popular early-season race for many. The race weekend also included a half-marathon, 10K and 5K races.

Marathon results

Ric Mansueto of Stouffville, Ont., and Ellen Guytingco won the marathon, in 2:47:14 and 3:03:14, respectively.

Ten men ran under three hours, including Canadian Running‘s own Marley Dickinson, who ran 2:52:35 for fifth overall in his marathon debut.

In the women’s race, the top nine women ran under 3:30, with several landing well below the Boston qualification cut-off time for their respective age-group categories.

Men’s podium

1. Ric Mansueto 2:47:14
2. Jonathan Bouchard 2:49:31
3. Dylan Hayes 2:50:12

Women’s podium

1. Ellen Guytingco 3:03:14
2. Alyssa Neudorf 3:05:50
3. Shannon Miller 3:07:24

Half-marathon results

The half-marathon course, a popular choice for those looking to test their early season fitness in hopes of a PB, saw Fernando Bralha take the win in a time of 1:14:40. Riding the high of her recent Around the Bay win in March, Rachel Hannah won the women’s race and took third overall among men and women in a time of 1:17:40. Hannah races next at the Ottawa Marathon in a few weeks time.

The 10K race was won by Tristan Markov in 35:06 and Laurel Buchanan in 37:50.

Lukas Vadeika and Gabriela Sayers won the 5K, clocking 15:19 and 18:59, respectively.

Full results can be found here.

For runners seeking a fast and flat late summer marathon or half marathon, the Georgina Marathon on Sunday, Sept. 8 is ideal. It follows the same course and stands as one of the final marathons in Canada before the 2025 Boston Marathon application window closes in mid-September. Register now to secure your spot.