Marit Sonnesyn
QT: 2:42:39
Residence: St. Paul, MN
Hometown: Plymouth, MN
College: Gustavus Adolphus College
Age on Race Day: 26
Affiliation: Run N Fun
Qualifying Race: California International Marathon 2018
Marathon Best: 2:42:39
Social Handles: Instagram - @maritsonnesyn
Favorite song to run to: Like a Girl by Lizzo
Favorite post-race indulgence: French fries
Of Note:
- Physician Assistant
- Was cross country skier as well as runner in college
- Comes from a family of talented runners and cross country skiers; mother has run 18 marathons and younger sister is attempting to make 2022 Olympic team.
- Persuaded her fiance, who is her training partner and coach, to take up cross country skiing, too
