Lisa Smith-Batchen was the first American to win  Marathon des Sables a six day marathon that spans how long of a distance?
Lisa Smith-Batchen Lisa Smith-Batchen is an ultramarathon runner and ironman competitor. She was the first American to win Marathon des Sables.
Illinois Marathon The Illinois Marathon is a for-profit marathon which was held for the first time on April 11, 2009 in Champaign, Illinois. This was to be the first marathon ever held in Champaign. The course is very flat and it was expected to produce fast times, with only 85 ft of elevation change. The event included five different races. Christie Clinic has been named the title sponsor of the Illinois Marathon for the next five years. The races offered were: