Five years ago, Derek Dippon weighed nearly 200 pounds and wasn't into running or any other form of exercise.

On Saturday, the 32-year-old Cedar, Minn., resident was the overall winner in the 24th annual Bismarck YMCA Marathon.

"Back then, I was overweight and inactive, and I figured I had better do something about it before it got worse," Dippon said. "I lifted weights and rode a bike, and about three years ago I started running. Now I'm running marathons."

Five years and eight marathons later, the 5-9 Dippon is a lean and healthy 145 pounds.

"I made a commitment to get healthier," he said. "It became a passion. It still is."

Dippon crossed the finish line at Pioneer Park in 2:43.18, which was about 10 minutes slower than the time he was hoping for.

"I was shooting for a 2:33, but I didn't have it in me today," he said. "The warm weather definitely had an effect on me. It would have been more ideal if it were 30 degrees cooler.

"I was starting to hurt at about the eight-mile mark and I was starting to cramp up halfway through, but I couldn't let up. I had to gut it out most of the way."

Still, Dippon dominated the race. The second-place runner, Dave Cleveland of Fraser, Col., came in 14 minutes and eight seconds later.

"I was about a mile ahead at the halfway mark, but in a marathon, a mile lead with 13 miles to go isn't safe," he said.

Denise Wiseman of Bismarck was the first woman to go the distance. She posted a time of 3:28:12, which qualified her for the Boston Marathon.

"I came in with two goals. … To win the women's overall and and to run a 3:20," said Wiseman, who ran in her first Boston Marathon last year. "I didn't get the time I wanted, but winning the women's overall is exciting."

Allison Germolus of Bismarck (3:35:39) came in second.

In the half-marathon, defending champion Chad Wallin of Minot made it two in a row, outdistancing Bismarck's Scott Reichenberger by nearly two minutes. The Twin Falls, Idaho native and former Minot State University standout broke the tape at 1:12:50, which was nearly two minutes faster than last year's winning time.

"The goal was to go under 1:13," said Wallin, who is now an assistant cross country and track and field coach at Minot State. "I really pushed it the first mile and just gradually pulled away. I felt good the whole way."

Wallin ran in his first Bismarck YMCA Marathon last year and liked it.

"It's a good flat course, and it's spectator friendly," he said. "And this is a well-run event. I enjoy being here."

Reichenberger finished in a time of 1:14:29 and Andy Nielsen of Bismarck followed at 1:19:59.

Bismarck's Janelle Olson, who was running in her first Bismarck YMCA Marathon, won the women's title with a record time of 1:19:17. The old record stood for 20 years.

"I didn't go in looking to break any records. … I just wanted to run a good race," said Olson, who finished third overall behind Wallin and Reichenberger. "It's nice to do something like that. I'm happy with the effort."

Last year's champion, Marnie Walth of Bismarck, was second (1:26:58) in the women's division and sixth overall.

A total of 112 runners finished the half-marathon and 80 finished the marathon.

On Friday night, Becky Ziegler and Pete Welk, both of Bismarck, were inducted into the Bismarck YMCA Marathon Hall of Fame.

Marathon

26 miles, 385 yards

Overall

1. Derek Dippon 2:43:18. 2. Dave Cleveland 2:57:26. 3. Keith Happel 3:05:26. 4. Bert Moniot 3:07:55. 5. Stephen Hibbs 3:09:21. 6. Paul Dunderland 3:21:41. 7. Jeff Zumbach 3:23:11. 8. Mark Lowder 3:26:56. 9. Michael Piotrowski 3:27:19. 10. Denise Wiseman 3:28:12.

11. Jeffrey Horowitz 3:28:34. 12. Vance Krebs 3:29:21. 13. William Fritz 3:32:07. 14. Allison Germolus 3:35:39. 15. Dan Tracy 3:36:41. 16. Dean Bachmeier 3:38:00. 17. Christopher Keller 3:41:43. 18. Troy Morken 3:42:08. 19. Warren Honkola 3:43:05. 20. John Dudas 3:43:53.

21. Jason Suydam 3:49:53. 22. Chuck Rea 3:50:56. 23. Ernie Chatman 3:51:24. 24. Tom Colenso 3:54.26. 25. Maia Gratz 3:55:58. 26. Maia Gratz 3:55:58. 27. Amy Fleck 3:56:03. 28. David Harrell 3:58:12. 29. Bill Macy 4:02:42. 30. Diane Brozek 4:02:42.

31. Jacob Kretschmar 4:05:09. 32. Sarah McLeish 4:11:46. 33. Jim Lynch 4:14:11. 34. Nanda Gowda 4:15:27. 35. Marit Schultz 4:16:15. 36. Michael Rubio 4:17:21. 37. Sara Larson 4:17:46. 38. Laura Cleveland 4:18:44. 39. Craig Holcomb 4:19:10. 40. Daryl Rothchild 4:22:09.

41. David Zonker 4:23:27. 42. Mary Hoherz 4:25:23. 43. Edward Reinhardt 4:26:19. 44. Marie Bartoletti 4:27:17. 45. Scott Holen 4:29:16. 46. Paul Cain 4:30:21. 47. Chuck Struckness 4:31:42. 48. Levi Perry 4:32:21. 49. Ross Tolstedt 4:33:23. 50. Judy Boyle 4:34:42.

51. Edison Uses Arrow, Jr. 4:37:08. 52. Jamie Perry 4:40:34. 53. Tom Swanson 4:43:24. 54. Beverly Bethart 4:46:25. 55. Loren Carlson 4:52:13. 56. Dan Bahr 4:54:54. 57. Linda Striebel 4:56:01. 58. Grant Crabtree 4:58:46. 59. Dave Helphrey 5:00:51. 60. Sharon Nollan 5:01:31.

61. Peter Sykora 5:03:47. 62. Don Reiner 5:07:06. 63. Russell Cheney 5:07:21. 64. Cody Carik 5:07:41. 65. Ellicia Unger 5:08:17. 66. Hillary Carter 5:08:17. 67. Angela Ivory 5:12:02. 68. David Hirschfeld 5:13:13. 69. Steven Christensen 5:15:03. 70. Brian Rath 5:15:11.

71. Jessica Nelson 5:18:29. 2. Jeff Ellingson 5:20:19. 73. Eugene Bruckert 5:20:19. 74. Jeremiah Bartz 5:22:52. 75. Angela Tortorice 5:29:51. 76. Laurence Macon 5:43:22. 77. Jac Halle 5:44:16. 78. Mel Bullinger 5:46:15. 79. Paul Hargrave 5:48:05. 80. Tom Hallee 6:22:47.

Age groups

Men

Ages 29 and under

1. William Fritz, Rolla, 3:32:07. 2. Dan Tracy, Fargo, 3:36:41. 3. Troy Morken, Springfield, Mo., 3:42:08.

30-39

1. Derek Dippon, Cedar, Minn., 2:43:18. 2. Stephen Hibbs, Brooklyn Park, Minn., 3:09:21. 3. John Dudas, Bozeman, Mont., 3:43:53.

40-44

1. Dave Cleveland, Fraser, Col., 2:57:26. 2. Jeff Zumbach, Manchester, Iowa, 3:23:11. 3. Mark Lowder, Chanhassen, Minn., 3:26:56.

45-49

1. Paul Dunderland, Bottineau, 3:21:41. 2. Christopher Keller, Minot, 3:41:43. 3. Jim Lynch, Denver, 4:14:11.

50-54

1. Bert Moniot, Winnipeg, 3:07:55. 2. Warren Honkola, Fargo, 3:43:05. 3. Chuck Rea, Portland, Ore., 3:50:56.

55-59

1. Keith Happel, Bismarck, 3:05:26. 2. Ernie Chatman, Brooksville, Fla., 3:51:24. 3. Steven Christensen, West Fargo, 5:15:03.

60-64

1. Dean Bachmeier, Minot, 3:38:00. 2. David Harrell, Chevy Chase, Md., 3:58:12. 3. Don Reiner, Bismarck, 5:07:06.

65 and over

1. Bill Macy, Lincoln, Neb., 4:02:42. 2. Dave Helphrey, Bismarck, 5:00:51. 3. Eugene Bruckert, Arlington Heights, Ill., 5:20:19.

Women

29 and under

1. Maia Gratz, Maple Lake, Minn., 3:55:58. 2. Sara Larson, Grand Forks, 4:17:46. 3. Ellicia Unger, Calgary, 5:08:17.

30-39

1. Allison Germolus, Bismarck, 3:35:39. 2. Amy Fleck, Mandan, 3:56:03. 3. Sarah McLeish, Fargo, 4:11:46.

40-44

1. Denise Wiseman, Bismarck, 3:28:12. 2. Diane Brozek, Lincoln, Neb., 4:02:22. 3. Laura Cleveland, Fraser, Col., 4:18:44.

45-49

1. Marie Bartoletti, Finleyville, Penn., 4:27:17. 2. Beverly Bethart, Mt. Juliet, Tenn., 4:46:25.

Half marathon

13 miles, 192.5 yards

Overall

1. Chad Wallin 1:12:50. 2. Scott Reichenberger 1:14:29. 3. Janelle Olson 1:19:17. 4. Andy Nielsen 1:19:59. 5. Paul Kohler 1:22:47. 6. Marnie Walth 1:26:58. 7. Duane Walsh 1:28:27. 8. Julie Bosch 1:29:10. 9. Dan Belzer 1:29:56. 10. Kevin Espeland 1:30:44.

11. Wally Little Moon 1:31:19. 12. Michael Bergstrom 1:31:30. 13. Denise Kaelberer 1:32:06. 14. David Hill 1:32:39. 15. David Simonson 1:33.11. 16. Mark Farber 1:33:47. 17. Troy Wendt 1:34:01. 18. B.J. Brady 1:34:41. 19. Del Vilar 1:35:02. 20. John Ringerud 1:37:46.

21. Jim Montgomery 1:37:54. 22. Gerry Lunn 1:38:03. 23. Craig Perfect 1:39:15. 24. Andrew Liebel 1:39:15. 25. Tammy Bohan 1:39:18. 26. Candace Nelson 1:40:13. 27. Tanner Blair 1:40:52. 28. Beth Klempel 1:41:30. 29. Steven Jordheim 1:41:32. 30. Brent Kolobakken 1:41:48.

31. Cazanne Fitterer 1:42:16. 32. Leon Essler 1:42:47. 33. Laurie Sheldon 1:43:07. 34. Rick Peterson 1:43:23. 35. Phillip Iero 1:43:56. 36. Camille Meyhoff 1:44:20. 37. Peter Ringerud 1:44:27. 38. Richard Kraft 1:44:53. 39. Kent Forde 1:45:07. 40. Wade Mann 1:45:27.

41. Terry Wolf 1:45:41. 42. Willie Moody 1:46:04. 43. Connie Feist 1:46:05. 44. Rodney Kenny 1:46:44. 45. Ginger Nesham 1:46:56. 46. Tom Tudor 1:47:33. 47. Kelly Hanlon 1:48:18. 48. Ray Sayler 1:48:23. 49. Gretchen Belzer-Curl 1:49:01. 50. Bernie Belzer 1:49:01.

51. Wyatt Bearsheart 1:49:45. 52. Nicole Strand 1:50:36. 53. Greg Mathern 1:51:41. 54. Dave Archambault 1:51:59. 55. Lea Glatt 1:52:23. 56. Keith Glatt 1:52:24. 57. Larry Ressler 1:53:37. 58. Ross Espeseth 1:54:34. 59. Mary Essler-Roll 1:54:54. 60. Gary Walhaug 1:55:25.

61. Joel Backstrom 1:55:50. 62. Randi Walz 1:56:01. 63. Nicole Archambault 1:56:04. 64. Brian Bjella 1:56:12. 65. Kirsten Farnsworth 1:56:29. 66. Connie Henne 1:56:33. 67. Karen Bjella 1:57:03. 68. Robert Gaffrey 1:57:19. 69. Ben Leickteig 1:57:21. 70. Jon Griffith 1:57:32.

71. Lisa Kadlec 1:57:40. 72. Kevin Koester 1:58:08. 73. Paul Franklin 1:59:34. 74. Denton Zubke 1:59:42. 75. Lyla Law 2:00:11. 76. Mark Klingbeil 2:01:12. 77. Christopher McMahon 2:01:39. 78. Larry Cook 2:03:17. 79. Catherine Erickson 2:03:17. 80. Curtis Ghylin 2:03:43.

81. Joshua Ennen 2:04:34. 82. Ken Olheiser 2:05:56. 83. Shayla Sinclair 2:06:23. 84. David Hanson 2:06:46. 85. Pam Sharp 2:07:12. 86. Beth Thune 2:07:43. 87. Ryan Larson 2:08:46. 88. June Preszler 2:08:56. 89. Kori Erickson 2:10:50. 90. Charles Wiener 2:11:09.

91. Kelly Reinhart 2:13:49. 92. Brenda Palsson 2:15:57. 93. Deanna Murray 2:15:57. 94. Janet Nitschke 2:15:58. 95. Raquel Jessen 2:16:21. 96. Beverly Eng 2:18:00. 97. Shelly Klapperich 2:18:43. 98. Nicole Beauclair 2:21:02. 99. Sharon Kilzer 2:21:23. 100. Tamara Darling 2:21:52.

101. Mary Dockter 2:26:03. 102. David Roedocker 2:31:55. 103. Cindy Sheldon 2:32:03. 104. Colleen Kummet 2:39:02. 105. Danelle Conitz-Mutschler 2:45:17. 106. Raymond Scharenbrock 2:47:58. 107. Mary Wheeling 2:51:28. 108. Dana Ewonchuk 3:17:25. 109. Don Ewonchuk 3:17:25. 110. Carol Bang 3:23:10.

111. Cheryl Gross 3:23:10. 112. Justin Kent 5:44:16.

Age groups

Men

29 and under

1. Chad Wallin, Minot, 1:12:50. 2. Andy Nielsen, Bismarck, 1:19:59. 3. Michael Bergstrom, Minot, 1:31:30.

30-39

1. Scott Reichenberger, Bismarck, 1:14:29. 2. Dan Belzer, Los Angeles, Calif., 1:29:56. 3. Kevin Espeland, Pierre, S.D., 1:30:44.

40-44

1. Paul Kohler, Bismarck, 1:22:47. 2. David Simonson, Surrey, 1:33:11. 3. Brent Kolobakken, Turtle Lake, 1:41:48.

45-49

1. David Hill, Thief River Falls, Minn., 1:32:39. 2. Jim Montgomery, Bismarck, 1:37:54. 3. Richard Kraft, Timber Lake, S.D., 1:44:53.

50-54

1. Duane Walsh, Center, 1:28:27. 2. Gerry Lunn, Bismarck, 1:38:03. 3. Craig Perfect, Dickinson, 1:39:05.

55-59

1. Wally Little Moon, Howes, S.D., 1:31:19. 2. Gary Walhaug, Minot, 1:55:25. 3. Robert Gaffrey, Cando, 1:57:19.

60-64

1. Tom Tutor, Bismarck, 1:47:33.

65 and over

1. Curtis Ghylin, Sauk Rapids, Minn., 2:03:43. 2. Raymond Scharenbrock, South Milwaukee, Wis., 2:47:58.

Women

29 and under

1. Janelle Olson, Bismarck, 1:19:17. 2. Beth Klempel, Glasgow, Mont., 1:41:30. 3. Ginger Nesham, Minot, 1:46:56.

30-39

1. Marnie Walth, Bismarck, 1:26:58. 2. Denise Kaelberer, Bismarck, 1:32:06. 3. Del Vilar, Winnipeg, 1:35:02.

40-44

1. Julie Bosch, Bismarck, 1:29:10. 2. Tammy Bohan, Bismarck, 1:39:18. 3. Bernie Belzer, Bismarck, 1:49:01.

45-49

1. Laurie Sheldon, Washburn, 1:43:07. 2. Connie Henne, Gackle, 1:56:33. 3. Lisa Kadlec, Bismarck, 1:57:40.

50-54

1. Karen Bjella, Bismarck, 1:57:03. 2. Pam Sharp, Bismarck, 2:07:12. 3. Beverly Eng, Bismarck, 2:18:00.

55-59

1. Carol Bang, Killdeer, 3:23:10.