Ogden Marathon Hall of Fame

Christa Windsor | 2024

Christa Windsor, 2024 Hall of Fame inductee, has been an integral part of the Ogden Marathon since 2002, initially coordinating aid stations and later overseeing bus loading and awards. She has served in several positions during her 15-years on the board, including Treasurer, Chair, Vice Chair and Past Chair. Inspired by the dedication of runners, she became a participant, embodying the spirit of the event from start to finish. Beyond her marathon involvement, Christa's dedication extends to her family and community. Christa has worked for Zions Bank for 34 years, she said "I love what I do, and I love that my employer understands the importance of community involvement. Zions has offered me the opportunity to be a part of the community where I live and I am forever grateful." Her commitment to the GOAL Foundation reflects her passion for fostering community spirit. Christa's pride in Ogden and its marathon is evident, seeing it as a cherished community gem.

Shane Osguthorpe | 2023

Shane Osguthorpe is a founding member of the GOAL Foundation’s first Board of Directors and served three full terms from 2003 to 2012. In those early days, every board member, volunteer, and event team member brought every talent they possessed to the table (and even a few they didn’t) to get the organization off the ground. As a local musician and balladeer, Shane was comfortable around a microphone and sound equipment, so the roles of race announcing, sound system set-up, and DJ-ing fell to him: Hurt in the Dirt, the Ogden Marathon, early XTERRA point series triathlons, Regional Championships, and eventually the USA Championships and Pan-American Championships. His announcing skills eventually earned him a place on the XTERRA World Championship announcing crew in Maui for much of the last decade. Along the way, he began announcing several other Ogden-area events including the Harvest Moon Festival, the Sweaty Yeti fat bike race, Junior League fundraisers, and the Ogden Music Festival

Team Bart | 2022

Team Bart participated in more than 100 races, 10 of them being Ogden Marathon events. These two had been friends for nearly 40 years. Bart lived with a condition called Trisomy 13. Manuel pushed Bart in the ‘Bartmobile,’ a modified paraplegic athlete chair custom-welded by Manuel in his garage. This inspirational duo brought a special energy to the start lines and race environment of the Ogden Marathon and other races across the country. Not only was Team Bart incredibly motivated, but they also shared their “never give up!” work ethic and energy with everyone they met. Manuel lives a life of service and this can't help escape the notice of those who are around him. He believes in giving his all and loving and supporting those who need a lift in life. Bart shared his enthusiasm with others and was famous for his heartfelt cheers of encouragement on race day. Sadly, Bart passed away in December of 2022. The journey these two shared for the last four decades is one to be inspired by.

Jeff Galloway | 2019

Jeff Galloway is a US Olympian (1972) and a U.S. 10-mile record holder (47:49) in 1973. Known as America’s Coach, he has been running for over 60 years and is the founder of the “run-walk-run” training method which has helped make running accessible to millions. Galloway is also the official training consultant for RunDisney and founder and owner of Phidippides - the oldest running specialty store, founded in 1973. Galloway is no stranger to the Ogden Marathon or the surrounding trails along the Wasatch Front. Galloway featured the Ogden Marathon as one of the most scenic courses in his book, “America’s Best Places to Run”, published in 2015. Galloway has written over 30 books, does over 200 talks per year, produces races, has been a monthly columnist for “Runner’s World” magazine and he and his wife, Barbara, run a marathon about every month. Jeff and Barbara are some of the most authentic people you will ever meet, and they truly embody the "Get Out And Live!" lifestyle.

Terry Foust | 2018

Dr. Terry Foust began running at the age of 34 and over two decades later, he’s still at it. He is a member of the Kaysville area running club, Summit Busters, and is always talking about the Ogden Marathon and influencing others to run it with him. He has organized family race goals and has brought co-workers, friends, and neighbors into the Ogden Marathon, some even beating him into the 10-Year Club! Terry created training programs and invites everyone to participate in weekend training runs. He will take the time during a race to help other runners who may be struggling, forfeiting his own time. He has paid entrance fees for those who could not afford it and has been known to purchase shoes for high school track runners. A few years ago, Terry was diagnosed with nodules on his Thyroid and Hashimoto's Disease. In spite of his ailment, he continues to run and encourages non-runners to take up the sport. His nominator said, "You could not find a better grass roots running ambassador!”

Tara Low | 2017

Tara Low is a lifelong resident of Utah and has lived in Morgan for over a decade with her husband, Steve, and their 5 children. Tara truly believes that if you approach life (and running) with a positive attitude and a smile, you can make it through almost anything! Tara has finished over 60 marathons, numerous 1/2 marathons and 20 Ultra marathons. Tara loves the beautiful Ogden Marathon course, the amazing, happy volunteers, the great organization and the weather! She told the GOAL Foundation it has been a wonderful experience to see the community come together to volunteer so much time to help create such a great event and to watch families and individuals accomplish their goals each year. Tara enjoys sharing her love for running with others, and after running many miles through the beautiful Morgan countryside she thought, "How great would it be to have a marathon here?" In 2011, 6 friends organized the inaugural Morgan Valley Marathon. The MVM motto is: Do More…Be More…Run Morgan!

Candis Facer | 2016

Candis is one of the founders of the Huntsville Marathon. The Huntsville marathon is a 501c3 non profit that over the past 4 years has donated over $250,000 to non profits in Ogden Valley, ie: donated to the town of Huntsville, $40,000, to the 2 public schools, make a wish, Weber Pathways, both Eden and Liberty Parks, CERT. Candis has not only ran the Ogden Marathon 11 times but has ran at St George 14 times, Paris, Rome, New York, Chicago, Top of Utah, and a few others including the Prague marathon. Each year Candis takes the medals that she wins and donates them to someone that is having a trying time in their life, a death, medical issue, etc. She runs the marathon in their honor and has the medal engraved and donates it to them. Candis' motto to running is 'running is a celebration of life'.

Carolyn Brierley | 2015

Carolyn Brierley grew up in Murray, UT and has resided in Layton since 1980. Carolyn retired from Ogden City Corporation in 2013. Her position with the city was that of Special Event Coordinator. In 2000, Mayor Matthew Godfrey asked her to create a marathon along a route that he felt would be a beautifully picturesque run that everyone would love. Carolyn applied for all the permits that were required and the final approval arrived in January 2001. The race included the full and half marathon, marathon relay, 5K and a kids K. As the marathon grew and was taken over by the GOAL Foundation after 4 years, Carolyn became a member of the GOAL Board of Directors. Carolyn continued to help coordinate the law enforcement, medical, bussing, city police, fire, and EMTs until her retirement in 2013. Today, Carolyn helps GOAL coordinate the sponsor Lounge on the Line, Legacy Club Dinner, and has been involved in the Hall of Fame selection process since receiving the award in 2015.

Ron Remkes | 2014

Ron Remkes was the first recipient of the Ogden Marathon Hall of Fame Award. Ron Remkes has worked in construction his whole life. In 1994 he began an office position as a project manager and took up running with his brother and sister-in-law to stay fit. He has been running ever since and has run over 200 marathons and ultra marathons combined. He ran the first 17 Ogden Marathons, and was part of the original Legacy Club. He has run dozens of marathons from Alaska to Florida and dozens of ultra-marathons including 50K’s, 50 milers and 100 milers that have been mostly run on trails across the Western United States. One of his proudest accomplishments is being part of the GOAL volunteers that support the Ogden Marathon and its success. He has also volunteered at Snow Basin and the 2002 Winter Olympics.

Hall of Fame Recipients