Athlete Bios

Steven Martinez

Men's Marathon

Qualifying Time: 2:14:34
Qualifying Race: 2023 Grandma's Marathon

Steven Martinez
Date of Birth

09/15/94

Age on Race Day

29

Current Residence

San Diego, CA

Hometown

Chula Vista, CA

High School

Otay Ranch High School

Current Affiliation

Lane Zero Athletics Club

Profession

Middle School Education Specialist

Marathon PB

2:14:34

Social Media
First Trials qualification

No

Previous Trials

2020

Number of attempts to qualify

1

College(s)

San Diego Mesa CC and California State University, Chico

Career Highlights
11th, 2022 Chevron Houston Marathon; 12th, 2023 Grandma's Marathon; NCAA Division II All-American; member of 2016 NCAA Division II 4th-place cross country team at Cal State, Chico
Interesting Story
I qualified for the 2020 Trials at the last opportunity (Houston 2020) and for the 2024 Trials at the first opportunity (Houston 2022).
Favorite Motivational Quote
"Nobody cares, work harder."
Favorite Running Memory
Winning the Club Cross Country team title with my teammates. We run together almost everyday before work. It just shows how important working as a team can elevate performances.