Melissa Burkhart
QT: 2:42:40
Residence: Hudson, WI
Hometown: Hudson, WI
College: University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Age on Race Day: 37
Affiliation: Run N Fun
Qualifying Race: California International Marathon 2018
Marathon Best: 2:42:40
Social handles: Instagram - @burkart_run Twitter - @melissa_burkart
Favorite inspirational quote: "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift." - Pre
Favorite TV show: Brooklyn Nine Nine
Favorite sports team: Green Bay Packers
Of Note:
- Third Grade Teacher at Hudson Prairie Elementary
- Finished 69th at 2016 Trials after being seeded 149th
- Coached by her husband, Jeff; they have two children: Olivia (11) & Liam (9)
- In August 2015 had cancer surgery on her leg
- Two-time winner of Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon; in 2015 won two months after cancer surgery
