Evan Gaynor
QT: 2:17:29
Residence: Perrysburg, OH
Hometown: Delta, OH
College: Malone University
Age on Race Day: 31
Affiliation: Dave's Racing Team
Qualifying Race: Grandma's Marathon 2019
Marathon Best: 2:17:29
Favorite inspirational quote: "It ain't about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward." - Rocky Balboa
Favorite movie: Rocky
Favorite sports team: Cleveland Browns
Go-to breakfast: Bacon and eggs
Of Note:
- Works for the USDA Farm Service Agency
- Went out for cross country as a freshman in high school because he thought it would look good on a resume; couldn't run 3 miles the first day without walking but got hooked and became a 5-time NAIA All-American
- Finished 56th in 2016 Trials after being seeded #149
- 2016 Rocket City Marathon winner
- Recently became engaged; his fiancee has future OTQ aspirations
