The FTC Mary Andrews Marathon: 13.1 & 26.2
- Date
- January 16, 2027
- Location
- 21815 SE 71st Ave, Hawthorne, FL
- Distance
- Full Marathon Distance 26.2 · Half Marathon Distance 13.1 · Full Marathon 4-Person Relay
From the Organizer
The FTC Mary Andrews Full and Half Marathon
This beautiful out-and-back course on the asphalt paved Gainesville Hawthorne Trail is FAST and a Boston Qualifier race. WE have many runners qualifying every year. In our first year, the marathon course men's record was set at 2:33 by Matt Taddeo and women's at 2:48 by Katie Nelson! The half-course men's record is 1:09 by Alejandro Rivera for the men (2021) and the women's is 1:24 by Haley Hasty (2022.) Do you think you can make history this year?
Start times and location
Both the Full and Half marathons will start at 8 am from the Gainesville-Hawthorne Trailhead at 21815 SE 71st Ave. in Hawthorne, FL. There is a 5 hour course limit for an official time. As this is an open public trail, runners may continue on their own after the 5 hours time limit.
The race will be capped at 215 total runners between the two events, so be sure to sign up ASAP before prices increase.
Relay Race Option
Runners can enter the race as a 4-person relay team! Each person will run one length of the course (6.05 miles) and will share and exchange one bib belt along the way. An important note: When registering as a team, the first person who signs up will be prompted to create the team and will pay the total amount. The following team members will be able to sign up and join the team by finding it in the list of created teams. Be sure to sign up ASAP before prices increase.
Registration for the full and half races will be available online until 1 hour prior to the race start. (No race day registration for relay teams)
Interested in volunteering?
Volunteers are NEEDED for this race, please go to the "Volunteer" tab on the menu bar at the top of this page and sign up. This event is being operated at cost and is volunteer-led so please help us make this event successful for our local runners!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A 7-day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
67°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Orange Springs 2ssw, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Hawthorne, FL
Elevation
99 ft
Nearest Airport
GNV
Gainesville Regional Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
JAX
Jacksonville International Airport · 68 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The FTC Mary Andrews Marathon: 13.1 & 26.2?
- The FTC Mary Andrews Marathon: 13.1 & 26.2 is a running race held in Hawthorne, Florida on January 16, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is The FTC Mary Andrews Marathon: 13.1 & 26.2?
- Saturday, January 16, 2027 in Hawthorne, Florida at 21815 SE 71st Ave, Hawthorne, FL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The FTC Mary Andrews Marathon: 13.1 & 26.2?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The FTC Mary Andrews Marathon: 13.1 & 26.2
Jan 16, 2027