Volusia-Flagler Runners Gear Up for 130th Boston Marathon
Boston Marathon will again include a roster of Volusia-Flagler runners
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The 130th Boston Marathon will feature nearly 25,000 runners, including 19 participants from Volusia and Flagler Counties, Florida. Notable entrants include Jim Musante from New Smyrna Beach, who is competing for the 46th consecutive year, and Chris Batista from DeLand, who had the fastest local time last year.
- 0119 runners from Volusia and Flagler Counties will participate in the marathon.
- 02Jim Musante has completed 45 consecutive Boston Marathons, the eighth longest current streak.
- 03Chris Batista recorded the fastest local time last year at 2:40:05.
- 04Leah Umberger was the fastest local woman last year, finishing in 3:10:49.
- 05The marathon takes place on Patriots Day in Massachusetts.
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On Patriots Day, nearly 25,000 runners will participate in the 130th Boston Marathon, including a notable group of 19 runners from Volusia and Flagler Counties in Florida. Among them is Jim Musante, 68, from New Smyrna Beach, who will compete for the 46th consecutive year, marking his place as the eighth longest current streak of completed Boston Marathons. Chris Batista, 44, from DeLand, topped local runners last year with a time of 2:40:05, while Leah Umberger, 29, also from DeLand, was the fastest local woman, finishing in 3:10:49. Other participants include runners from various towns, showcasing the diverse talent from the region.
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The participation of local runners highlights the community's engagement in long-distance running and promotes local pride.
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