Results: 2017 Runners Marathon of Reston

The 2017 Runners Marathon of Reston on Sunday was paced by 20-year-old Ben Connelly.

Connelly, a club runner at the University of Virginia, took the 26.2-mile race in a time of 2 hours, 51 minutes and 57 seconds. He was the only runner to complete the course in under 3 hours.

We are just now receiving word that Ben Connelly is your 2017 Reston Marathon CHAMPION!!!

— Virginia ClubRunning (@ClubRunning_UVA) April 9, 2017

The rest of the male Top 5 included Robert Young (3:01:10), Erick Kuhlmann (3:03:06), David Simons (3:03:15) and Scott Melchior (3:05:05).

The winner of the women’s marathon was Kacey Gibson, an assistant coach for the Christopher Newport University running team. The 27-year-old completed the course in just under 3 hours and 17 minutes.

Congrats to Assistant Coach Kacey Gibson in being the first female finisher in her marathon debut today! 3:16:52… retire undefeated! 😂

— Coach Barreau – RIAA (@BarreauTrained) April 10, 2017

The rest of the female Top 5 included Alexandra Peterson (3:23:20), Paulina Campbell (3:23:31), Sam Kubica (3:24:09) and Erica Cline (3:37:30).

The half-marathon winners were Alexander Hetherington (1:21:17) and Brittany Leuenberger (1:28:25). Relay winners were “Team Fantastic Four” (3:25:10).

Take a look at the full marathon results, half-marathon results and relay results.

Race proceeds go to the Reston Runners Community Fund, designed to support the Reston community by providing scholarships to area student-athletes and financial support for athletic programs.

Photo of Connelly crossing the finish line via Runners Marathon of Reston/Facebook