Shalane Flanagan Returns to Marblehead for 5k Fundraiser

MARBLEHEAD, MA - Less than a month after winning the New York City Marathon, Marblehead native Shalane Flanagan returned to her hometown by running a 5K race that is near and dear to her, according to Fox 25.

Flanagan won the Women's New York City Marathon with a time of 2 hours, 26 minutes, 53 seconds. With 3 miles to go, she pulled ahead of 3-time defending champion Mary Keitany of Kenya.

As part of the 2017 Marblehead Race Series, a variety of races that take place around town between May and November, Back the Track will be held on Saturday, Nov. 27.

The proceeds from Saturday's race goes towards rebuilding a track in the town.

"I feel so much love. These are the people I dig deep in training for and my races and they're constantly supporting my dreams and make it worthwhile when I do well because I get to celebrate with people who really care," Flanagan said. "The future is quite unknown at this point, I'm just absorbing, soaking in winning the NYC marathon."

To read the full story, head over to Fox 25.

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