Kentucky National Guard claims first team title at all-Guard marathon time trials

Courtesy Photo | Members of the Kentucky National Guard Team participated in the All-Guard Marathon Time Trials during the Lincoln Marathon, May 4, 2025. The team won its first ever championship at the event this year, competing with over 180 National Guard runners from 47 states, three U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. (Courtesy Photo)  

UNITED STATES

05.04.2025

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Kentucky National Guard Public Affairs Office   

LINCOLN, Neb. – The Kentucky National Guard made history on May 4, 2025, capturing its first-ever team championship at the All-Guard Marathon Time Trials, held in conjunction with the 48th annual Lincoln Marathon. More than 180 National Guard runners from 47 states, three U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia competed in the prestigious event, vying for a coveted spot on the elite All-Guard Marathon Team.

The Kentucky team claimed the championship by posting the fastest combined male and female runner times. Six Kentucky Guardsmen earned selection to the All-Guard Marathon Team, including standout performances from U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Chad Terry, Spc. Jackson Rogers, and Pfc. Alex Stark, all under three hours, holding a mile pace between 6:04 and 6:51.

Terry, representing the 307th Support Maintenance Company, finished second overall and first in his age group with a time of 2:39:08. Watson, a first-time marathoner and commander of the 1792d Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, topped her age group with a time of 3:22:27.

The win also brought home “The Cob,” a traveling trophy awarded to the team champion each year. Named for Nebraska’s most iconic crop, the trophy is passed to the victorious state National Guard team following the annual event.

The All-Guard Time Trials have been held in Lincoln annually since 1984, with the exception of 2020 when the race moved to Omaha due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The top 40 male and 15 female runners, as well as the top three male and female runners over age 50, who met the qualifying time standard (3:04:44 this year), were named to the All-Guard Marathon Team. Team members will now represent the National Guard at endurance events across the country.

The All-Guard Marathon and Endurance Teams promote physical fitness, discipline, and esprit de corps among Guard members while supporting recruitment and retention across participating communities.

Kentucky National Guard Runners – 2025 All-Guard Time Trials:

Staff Sgt. Chad Terry (307 SMC) – 2:39:08 (6:04 mile pace)
Spc. Jack Rogers (149 MEB) – 2:52:53 (6:37 mile pace)
Pfc. Alex Stark (63 TAB) – 2:59:42 (6:51 mile pace)
Lt. Col. Terry Durham (JFHQ) – 3:00:30 (6:53 mile pace)
Master Sgt. Bao Huynh (123 AW) – 3:13:13 (7:26 mile pace)
Staff Sgt. Michael Embury (202 BAND) – 3:20:49 (7:39 mile pace)
Lt. Col. Jennifer Watson (1792 CSSB) – 3:22:27 (7:43 mile pace)

Durham and Maj. Benjamin Bruder developed this team last year, finding talent through the 149th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade 10k race, and coached the team with running plans, nutrition tips, and motivation. For more information about the Kentucky National Guard Marathon Team, visit the Kentucky National Guard Running Group on Facebook or contact Lt. Col. Terry Durham at [e-mail] or Maj. Ben Bruder at [e-mail].

• Date Taken: 05.04.2025
• Date Posted: 05.08.2025 16:05
• Story ID: 497417
• Location: US