Top Story Editor's Pick MONUMENT MARATHON 12th annual Monument Marathon brings out the best in volunteers, participants Fletcher Halfaker Oct 3, 2023 Oct 3, 2023 0 1 of 4 Greg Christiansen (front, in orange) of Pittsburgh and a cluster of other runners pass by Old Stage Hill in the first leg of the Monument Marathon. FLETCHER HALFAKER photos, Gering Courier A runner passes by Scotts Bluff National Monument during the 12th annual Monument Marathon on Saturday. FLETCHER HALFAKER, Gering Courier Christina Boehr (left) of Morrill grabs a quick drink of Gatorade from volunteer Callie Woodral (right) as she makes the turn onto Sandberg Road. FLETCHER HALFAKER, Gering Courier Taylor Shafer (left) and sons Jack (center) and Luke (right) cheer on runners on Sandberg Road as they wait for their own loved one to pass by. 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