
The Charleston Marathon was held on Saturday, Jan. 15 and more than 3,000 runners participated. Union County had 11 runners to compete and two — David Kitchens and Eddie Adams — qualified for the Boston Marathon with their performances. Above, racers set out on their 26.2 mile trek. Photo submitted by Gina Childers
Full marathon
(26.2 miles)
David Kitchens, 51, 3:17:09, 34th place overall, second place age group 50-54; Eddie Adams, 54, 3:32:09, 74th place overall, fifth place age group 50-54; Brian Childers, 41, 3:41:44, 108th place overall; Pete Cochran, 50, 3:57:25, 211th place overall; Chip Bevis, 40, 3:56:59, 215th place overall; Shep Bevis, 36, 4:08:51, 282nd place overall; Dale Wendell, 52, 4:12:34, 308th place overall; Stephanie Kitchens, 36, 4:45:01, 514th place overall; Susan Cochran, 51, 5:21:05, 665th place overall.
Half marathon (13.1miles)
Maurice Bevis, 66, 2:03:33, 631st place overall, fifth place age group 65-69; Amanda Bevis, 34, 2:03:49, 639th place overall.






