Samantha Wingert
QT: 2:41:52
Residence: Cedar Falls, IA
Hometown: Cedar Falls, IA
College: University of Northern Iowa
Age on Race Day: 33
Affiliation: Tracksmith
Qualifying Race: Grandma's Marathon 2018
Marathon Best: 2:41:52
Social Handles: Instagram - @sammiewings
Favorite inspirational quote: "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint." - Isaiah 40:31
Favorite vacation spot: Captiva, FL
Favorite movie: Love and Basketball
Of Note:
- Medical Device Sales Representative for MicroPort Orthopedics
- Married with two children, Elin (6), and Joey (3); ran her first trained road race a little over a year after her daughter was born, inspired by other women her age who had children and were running fast. Ran her first marathon in 2:49 the following June, in 2015.
- Won the IMT Des Moines Half Marathon in 2018; started in the elite field at her first Boston Marathon in 2019
