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Calgary marathon huge success as thousands lace up to race

Another Calgary marathon is in the books as several thousand runners enjoyed perfect weather to race.

More than 10,000 people participated raising funds for 60 charities

3,000 people ran in the marathon Sunday with thousands more participating in several other races. (Calgary Marathon)

Another Calgary marathon is in the books as several thousand runners enjoyed perfect weather to race.

More than 10,000 people participated with about 1,100 in the marathon and 3,000 in the half-marathon.

Daniel Kipkoech of Lethbridge took thetop spot in the marathonwith a time of 2:22:31. Kip Kangogo of Lethbridge hit the finish line first in the half-marathon and Jacob Puzey of Calgary was first in the Ultra. Dave Proctor of Okotoks took top prize in the 150-kilometresolo with a time of 12:18:42.

On the women's side, Gladys Jepkechei Tarusclaimed the title of fastest female with a time of 2:42:15. Rachel Hannah from Guelph, Ont. took top spot in the half marathon and Alisa Macdonald of St. Albert, Alta., was the fastest in the Ultra event.

Jessica Laird of Edmonton finished the grueling 150-kilometre solo race in 15:34:23.

Runners raise funds for 60 charities.