Krout Repeats as Boston Mini-Marathon Half Winner

Brandon Krout of Moultrie claimed the Half Marathon for the second straight year at the Boston Mini-Marathon and Festival on Halloween.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Running

Krout Repeats as Boston Mini-Marathon Half Winner

Brandon Krout won the Boston Mini-Marathon Half Marathon for the second consecutive year, finishing in 1:16:43. The event drew more than 350 runners from across Georgia on October 31, 2026.

Why it matters

The repeat win extends a local competitive streak for Georgia runners in a small-town race that draws participants from across the state. Organizers said they are looking forward to the 2027 event.

Krout finished this year's Half Marathon in 1:16:43, about 58 seconds slower than his 1:15:45 from last year's race. Katie Sherron of Tallahassee won the women's Half Marathon in 1:29:01, matching her prior-year win.

The players

Brandon Krout

A runner from Moultrie, Georgia, who won the Half Marathon for the second consecutive year.

Katie Sherron

A runner from Tallahassee, Florida, who won the women's Half Marathon for the second consecutive year.

Canaan Ponce

A runner from Adel, Georgia, who won the 5K run overall.

The details

Runners took to the back roads of Boston, Georgia, for the Half Marathon, 5K run, and 5K walk. Krout and Sherron each received $500, Canaan Ponce and Lacey Krout each received $250, and Shane Roberts and Helen Reisinger each received $100.

October 31, 2026: Boston Mini-Marathon and Festival held on Halloween
2027: Organizers look forward to the next event

Season Trajectory

Krout's repeat win at the Boston Mini-Marathon extends a pattern of consistent local-race results for Georgia runners. The event's regional draw keeps it a fixture on the state's small-race calendar.

Runners planning to enter a future Boston Mini-Marathon can expect a field of more than 350 participants and prize money for top finishers in each category. The event's Halloween date makes it a fall option for Georgia racers.

The takeaway

Consistent training can produce repeatable results in regional races, as Krout's back-to-back wins show. Local events like this one give Georgia runners a reliable competitive benchmark each fall.