Top finishers announced for the Savannah Southern Half Marathon and 5k

by JB Ricks, WTOC Staff

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - More than 8,000 participants from across the country took part in the Savannah Southern Half Marathon, nearly double the registration for the inaugural race in 2025, according to officials.

PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Second annual Savannah Southern Half Marathon and 5K set for Nov. 14

The event returned with a new course and featured two distances: the 13.1-mile half marathon and the 3.1-mile Fleet Feet 5K, officials said.

Benjamin Black won the men’s half marathon and finished first overall with a time of 1:10:31, according to officials. Owen Allen placed second among the men, followed by Michael Remich in third.

Officials said Adele Cory won the women’s half marathon in 1:20:26, Maddy Walter-Sherretts finished second, and Talia Sullivan placed third.

In the 5K, Will Casado won the men’s division with a time of 18:07, according to race officials. Jordan Melton finished second, followed by Grady Albright in third.

Officials said Grace Norman won the women’s 5K in 19:08, Libby Le Tourneau placed second, and Morgan Widenhouse finished third.

Courses began at Forsyth park and ran through the Savannah Bananas Stadium before ending back at the park, according to officials.

Results are now posted and can be found here: Marathon and 5K results.