SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Four Indiana University Kokomo men's distance runners competed in the second annual NAIA Marathon Classic Sunday morning in California, a race that essentially serves as the NAIA's unofficial championship while the event moves from a special event, to an emerging sport, and finally to a national championship status.

Sunday's race, ran in conjunction with the California International Marathon, featured near perfect weather for a 26.2 mile competition, as competitiors began near the Folsom Dam and ended in Sacramento.

IU Kokomo junior Kyle Thibideau was the first of the three men's student-athletes competing Sunday to cross the finish line, as he finished 33rd in a time of 2:45:45.

Bryce Stateler was the second of three men's student-athletes to make their NAIA Marathon Classic debut, finishing 40th with a time of 2:52:24.

Senior Luis Saldana came back for seconds after competing in last year's inaugural event. Luis crossed the finish line in a time of 2:52:55, good for 41st. 

Local product Caleb Vogl finished 47th with a time of 3:18.33.

NAIA Men's Marathon Classic Individual Results
Kyle Thibideau - 2:45:45 | 33rd
Bryce Stateler - 2:52:24 | 40th
Luis Saldana - 2:52:55 | 41st
Caleb Vogl - 3:18:33 | 47th

In order to view results from Sunday's Marathon Classic, click HERE.

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