Aaron Metler crosses the finish line in the St George Marathon in a time of 2:17:01; St. George, Utah, Oct. 2, 2021 | Photo by E. George Goold, St. George News
ST. GEORGE — Runners in the annual St. George Marathon started their race bright and early Saturday morning, with the winner crossing the finish line shortly after 9 a.m.
Aaron Metler has taken home his fourth St George Marathon win in a time of 2:17:01. Crossing the finish line a mere 15 minutes later was Kodi Kleven of Orem, who won the St George Marathon in a women’s record time of 2:32:44.
See St. George News’ full marathon report here: Over 7,000 runners enjoy return of St. George Marathon; Aaron Metler, Kodi Kleven top finishers
The annual race, over 40 years in the running, starts in Central on state Route 18 and continues south into St. George, with the finish line posted at Vernon Worthen Park.
St. George News was on scene at the finish line and throughout the course.
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Kodi Kleven crosses the finish line in the St George Marathon with a women’s record time of 2:32:44; St. George, Utah, Oct. 2, 2021 | Photo by E. George Goold, St. George News
Runners in the St. George Marathon in Southern Utah, Oct. 2, 2021 | Photo by Ron Chaffin, St. George News
Runners in the St. George Marathon in Southern Utah, Oct. 2, 2021 | Photo by Ric Wayman, St. George News
Runners in the St. George Marathon in Southern Utah, Oct. 2, 2021 | Photo by Ric Wayman, St. George News
Runners in the St. George Marathon in Southern Utah, Oct. 2, 2021 | Photo by Ric Wayman, St. George News
Runners in the St. George Marathon in Southern Utah, Oct. 2, 2021 | Photo by Ric Wayman, St. George News
Runners in the St. George Marathon in Southern Utah, Oct. 2, 2021 | Photo by Ric Wayman, St. George News
Runners in the St. George Marathon in Southern Utah, Oct. 2, 2021 | Photo by Ric Wayman, St. George News
Runners in the St. George Marathon in Southern Utah, Oct. 2, 2021 | Photo by Ric Wayman, St. George News
Aaron Metler crosses the finish line in the St George Marathon in a time of 2:17:01; St. George, Utah, Oct. 2, 2021 | Photo by E. George Goold, St. George News
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Eric George Goold came to St. George News from southwestern Colorado, where he was a radio news reporter. He has been a journalist for over 20 years in five different states. He graduated with a master's degree in English from Kansas State University and writes nonfiction as well. Goold has been published in Sunstone Magazine and has done multiple public readings about local history. When he has free time, he enjoys chess, movies and dogs.