CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine (August 2, 2025) – Conner Mantz (Provo, UT) (27:26) and Izzy Batt Doyle (31:25) are the winners of the 27th running of the TD Beach to Beacon 10K. More than 8,000 runners, including an elite group from around the world enjoyed perfect running conditions under sunny skies and crisp morning temperatures.
In the men’s race, Mantz broke the course record of 27:28 set by Gilbert Okari in 2003. Mantz shaved more than thirty seconds off his second place finish time from last year and is a rising star, having finished eighth in the 2024 Paris Olympics marathon and fourth in this year’s Boston Marathon. Patrick Kiprop (Fayetteville, AR) was the runner-up, tens seconds behind Mantz (27:36). Tadese Worku Gebresilase (Trento, TN) came in third (27:43) fifteen seconds off the leader.
As for the women, the top three runners were bunched for the majority of the race but Izzy Batt Doyal (AUS) brought the finishing kick as the trio entered Ft. Williams to take the tape six seconds ahead of Asmarech Anley (Ethiopia) (31:31). Fiona O’Keeffe (Durham, NC) finished a close third (31:36). Batt Doyle was an All-American runner at the University of Washington and holds the Australian record for the half-marathon.
As for the Maine finishers, Ruth White (Orono) led the women (34:51). Clíodhna O’Malley (Windham) was hot on White’s heels, crossing the finish second (35:02). Bethanie Brown (Waterville) finished a few seconds (35:06) behind O’Malley. White won the Maine women’s division in 2023 and finished second last year.
In the Maine men’s race, Luke Marsankis (Cumberland) repeated as champion (29:27). Colin Cernik (Portland) took the silver (29:40). Aaron Willingham (Portland) brought home the bronze (30:26). Last year, Marsankis became the first University of Maine runner to ever qualify for the NCAA cross-country championships.
In the Men’s Wheelchair Division Hermin Garic (Utica, NY) finished first with a time of 24:00 flat. Garic has recently dominated the race, winning three out of the last four years. Last year’s winner, Jeyna Senbeta (Chicago, IL) (25:45) place second. 12-year-old Harry Houng-Lee (New York) came in with an impressive third place finish (36:41).
In the Women’s Wheelchair Division, Hannah Babalola (Chicago, IL) repeated as champion (30:18). Sidney Knox (Benton, ME) had the Maine crowd roaring finishing second (42:34) while Helen Newman (Granby, CT) finished third (46:03).
In the Men’s Masters Division, Mario Vazquez (Farmington, CT) took home top honors (30:58). Maine native Joseph Reynolds (Westbrook) came in second (32:18). Justin Freeman (Hanover, NH) finished third (32:52).
In the Women’s Masters Division, Edna Kiplagat (Longmont, CO) (32:26) edged out Sara Hall (Redding, CA) (32:31). Stephanie Bruce (Flagstaff, AZ) finished third (33:08).
In the Men’s Seniors Division, a pair of Mainers took the top two spots with Matthew Sawyer (Eliot) (35:02) coming out on top over Rico Portalatin (Milo) 35:33. Marco Cardoso (Sayreville, NJ) came home third (36:40).
Kristin Barry (Scarborough, ME) finished first (40:43) in the Senior Women’s Division. Monica Diaz (Boston, MA) came in a close second (40:51). Christine Hein (North Yarmouth, MA) finished third (41:17).
The oldest finisher of the race was Charlene Hagan of South Portland (1:48:57).
The professional athletes in the 2025 TD Beach to Beacon 10k competed for more than $90,000 in prize money with the men’s and women’s open race winners receiving $10,000 for their victories.The beneficiaries of this year’s race, Best Buddies Maine raised more than $100,000 which includes a $30,000 donation from TD Bank.
About Best Buddies
Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Best Buddies serves individuals with IDD and their families. The IDD community includes, but is not limited to, people with Down syndrome, autism, Fragile X, Williams syndrome, and other undiagnosed disabilities.
About the TD Beach to Beacon 10K
The TD Beach to Beacon 10K draws runners from New England and throughout the world to picturesque Cape Elizabeth, Maine. The race begins on Route 77 near the Crescent Beach State Park entrance, winds along tree-lined streets and past breathtaking ocean vistas and ends in Fort Williams Park at historic Portland Head Light, the most photographed lighthouse in the world.
TD Bank is the founding sponsor of the TD Beach to Beacon. With its combined focus on sustainability and charitable donations, the race exemplifies TD Bank’s longstanding commitment to community enrichment.
The iconic event is managed by DMSE Sports. Along with the TD Beach to Beacon 10K, DMSE works with the B.A.A. on managing the Boston Marathon and other high-profile sports events.
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