Krout Repeats as Boston Mini-Marathon Half Winner
Georgia runners who want a local race goal can look to this community event, which drew more than 350 entrants this year.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Running
Brandon Krout of Moultrie won the Boston Mini-Marathon Half Marathon for the second consecutive year, finishing in 1:16:43 at the event held on Halloween. The race drew more than 350 runners, many from across Georgia, and the same day featured 5K run and walk events.
Why it matters
For Georgia runners, the event is a regional race that draws participants from across the state into a small-town format with competitive prize money. Its growing field and repeat winners show sustained local interest in community road racing.
The results come from official finishing times for the Half Marathon, 5K run, and 5K walk, with more than 350 entrants. Krout's time was about 58 seconds slower than his winning time last year, and Ponce's 18:11 win came by a 7-second margin over last year's 5K winner.
The players
Brandon Krout
Moultrie runner who won the Boston Mini-Marathon Half Marathon for the second consecutive year.
Canaan Ponce
Adel runner who finished first overall in the 5K run at the Boston Mini-Marathon and Festival.
Katie Sherron
Tallahassee runner who was the first-place female finisher in the Half Marathon and won last year as well.
The details
Runners from across Georgia tackled the back roads of Boston in the Half Marathon, 5K, and walk events. Krout and Sherron each received $500 in prize money, Ponce and Lacey Krout each received $250, and Roberts and Reisinger each received $100.
Timeline
The Boston Mini-Marathon and Festival was held on October 31, 2026, on Halloween.
Krout and Sherron also won their Half Marathon divisions in 2025.
Organizers are looking forward to the 2027 event.
Health Landscape
Community road races like this one are a common way for recreational runners in Georgia to build regular training habits and stay active. Repeat podium finishes by the same athletes reflect the sustained participation that such events encourage.
Recreational runners across Georgia can use local events like this as a concrete goal for building endurance across distances from 5K to the half marathon. Anyone starting or returning to running is worth checking with a doctor first to set a safe training plan.
The takeaway
Local races offer a practical goal for staying active, and building up gradually is the safer path for most new runners. Talk with your physician before starting a new training program, especially if you have existing health conditions.
What happens next
Organizers are looking forward to the 2027 Boston Mini-Marathon and Festival.
Further reading
For more on the local road-racing scene, explore Running coverage across the state.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Thomasville Times-Enterprise.
