AUSTIN, Texas – On Sunday, nearly 7,500 participants competed in the 3M Half Marathon in the capital of the Lone Star State. A highlight of the event was Texas State alumnus Michael Morris winning the elite men's race.
 
Morris, a 2013 Texas State graduate, was part of a four and five-runner pack for most of the race in chillier than normal temperatures. The spring to the finish featured a dual between him and Oklahoma City's Andrew Leahey. Morris crossed the finish line first in 1:07:19, two seconds ahead of Leahey.
 
"It was a great, honest and fast race," said Morris. "Loved all the support from the crowds throughout the counsel."
 
Morris competed from 2008-12 for the Bobcats cross country and track & field teams and is the head track and cross country coach at San Marcos High School. He capped off his TXST career by winning the silver medal in the 5,000-meter run (14:46.32) and the bronze in the 3,000-meter steeplechase (9:02.57) at the 2012 Southland Conference Outdoor Championships with personal best times in both events.
 
The Texas State graduate is next scheduled to run in the Austin Marathon presented by Under Armor® on Feb. 17. The event is a USATF-sanctioned and certified. The 28th Annual event features a marathon, half marathon and 5K on the streets of Austin.
 
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