Double milestone at the Mainly Marathons Prairie Series: Tim Mahler runs his 800th marathon and Pam Begnaud completes her 50 states half marathon journey.
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Celebrating the Completion of Three 50 States Marathon Journeys
Cyd Antang-Plotkin, Matt Johnston, and Karen Simmons have all achieved significant milestones in their running journeys by completing the challenge of finishing marathons in all 50 states. Cyd celebrated her second full round on May 15th, while Matt and Karen reached their 50 states completions on May 11th and May 8th, respectively. These achievements were all recognized during the Mainly Marathons Prairie Series. Congratulations to all three for their remarkable accomplishments in endurance running!
1,000 Full Marathons! Congratulations Liz Gmerek
Liz Gmerek celebrated a remarkable milestone by completing her 1,000th full marathon at the Mainly Marathons Prairie Series on May 14, 2026. Surrounded by a supportive community, she has completed nearly 600 marathons with Mainly and an impressive 920 alongside Kevin Brosi. This achievement highlights not only her dedication but also the encouragement she received from her Mainly family during the journey. The event showcased a vibrant atmosphere, symbolized by a sea of pink that represented their love and support.
Half Fanatics Sun Status Achieved: Mitch Montgomery Hits Milestone
Mitch Montgomery (HF18443) has achieved Sun Status in the Mainly Marathons Prairie Series on May 9, 2026. To attain this status with the Half Fanatics, runners must complete either 52 half marathons within a year or 30 half marathons across 30 different US states, countries, or Canadian provinces within the same timeframe. For more details on the criteria, visit the Half Fanatics website. Congratulations to Mitch!