To be running marathons at that age, and to be running them fast, is something." It's absolutely beyond comprehension what he did. In 2008, Page said of Ratelle: "(He's) relentless, obsessed, compelled.
Page, 66, ran the 1979 Grandma's Marathon and has a personal best of 3:27:50. One member of Ratelle's group of running friends in the Twin Cities was National Football League Hall of Famer Alan Page, now an associate justice with the Minnesota Supreme Court. When asked to describe the effort needed to run fast for 26.2 miles at an older age, he quipped to the News Tribune in 2008: "During the first half of the marathon you're afraid you're going to die, and during the second half you're afraid you're going to live."
He once held eight world age-group records and 32 American age-group bests. He also holds the Grandma's Marathon mark for those 60-64 at 2:48:20, set in 1985 at age 60. That stood as an American record for those ages 55-59 for six years and remains a course record for that age group. He completed 161 marathons, none more amazing than the 1981 Grandma's Marathon, finishing in 2:30:40 at age 56. He spent 40 years in the medical profession as an anesthesiologist, living in Edina.īut those who follow running, especially road racing in the 1970s and '80s, know and revere Ratelle as an age-class superstar. He was shot down twice, but sustained only minor injuries when the plane crash-landed. If you would like to keep up on the latest news, connect with the race on Facebook.His career included 60 missions as a navigator in a B-17 bomber with the Army Air Corps during World War II. Sign up today at and get ready for an unforgettable experience in Rock Canyon, Utah! Official Race WebsiteĪlways refer to the official website for the latest race information: Social Media You can find the course map and description here:. You can give these bags to the organizers at the start of the race, and they will take them over to Big Springs Pavillion 3 for you. This can be any supplies you feel you may need at the halfway point of this race. Part of the proceeds from this event will go towards the Alzheimer’s Association.Īid stations will be provided at Rock Canyon Trail Head, Cascade Saddle, and Big Springs Pavillion 3.
This is one of the hardest marathons in the world, with roughly 8500 ft of elevation gain.
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