Kenyan runner Michael Githae won the 76th edition of the Fukuoka International Marathon for the second time in three years at Heiwadai Athletic Stadium in Fukuoka, Japan on Sunday.
Meanwhile, Tyler Butterfield also took to the start line.
Butterfield clocked a time of 2:24:52 crossing the line 42nd overall.
Over the first half of the race, Butterfield had clocked a time of 1:09:58, with the second half of the race taking 1:14:54.