Top Half Marathon Prize Money Increased to $10,000

One of the new features for the 2013 GO! St. Louis Marathon Weekend is a substantial increase in prize money for the popular half marathon race - presented by PNC Bank, The top men’s and women’s winner in the half marathon will each receive a $10,000 top prize, while second place receives $5,000 each and third place $2,000. Total prize money for one of the Midwest’s largest races was increased to $47,000, including a $1,000 bonus for a new course record in the marathon race. The $10,000 half marathon prize is one of the largest awards in the United States, only three other races (NYC Half Marathon, Garry Bjorklund Half and Aramco Houston Half) currently have awards that equal or exceed the value. In addition, the Elite Athlete program has been expanded to include more competitors from around the world.
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