More than 8,000 people took part in Savannah’s Southern Half Marathon and Fleet Feet 5K on Nov. 14. Officials said participation was nearly twice the registration for the inaugural race in 2025.
Benjamin Black won the 13.1-mile half marathon and finished first overall in 1:10:31. Owen Allen placed second among the men, followed by Michael Remich. Adele Cory won the women’s division in 1:20:26, with Maddy Walter-Sherretts second and Talia Sullivan third.
In the 3.1-mile 5K, Will Casado led the men with a time of 18:07. Jordan Melton placed second and Grady Albright third. Grace Norman won the women’s race in 19:08, followed by Libby Le Tourneau and Morgan Widenhouse.
Officials said the event used a new course. Both distances began at Forsyth Park, passed through Savannah Bananas Stadium and returned to the park. Results for the races are posted.
Yolonda Harris
News Now Georgia
