(12-18-09) From Running USA Wire #104-12-09 - In celebration of its 25th anniversary as the principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon, John Hancock Financial has announced the signing of top Americans, Meb Keflezighi and Ryan Hall, for the 114th running of the storied race on Monday, April 19, 2010.
Keflezighi and Hall have proven themselves as two of the best distance runners of all-time. The dynamic duo have the talent and credentials to challenge Boston's world class field as they each seek to become the first male American winner since Greg Meyer in 1983. At previous Boston Marathons, each has placed third: Hall in 2009 and Keflezighi in 2006.
Fresh from his historic marathon win in New York City is Keflezighi, a two-time Olympian and U.S. record holder in the 10,000m. Keflezighi, 34, won the silver medal at the 2004 Athens Olympic Marathon and has won 20 national titles to-date.
"Boston has a great tradition not only to the running community but also to the rest of the world," said Keflezighi. "It has always been my ultimate goal to win the Boston Marathon."
This has been a banner year for Keflezighi who improved his personal best to 2:09:15 with his stirring New York City win and also claimed national titles in cross country, seven miles, half-marathon and the marathon.
"Winning in New York was a huge personal triumph and the victory belongs to my family and support team," said the UCLA grad. "I am glad I can help move the continued resurgence of U.S. distance running to the next level. I am living the American dream and feel blessed."
Hall, 27, carries his own impressive qualifications as the second fastest U.S. marathoner of all-time with a 2:06:17 personal record. Only former world record holder Khalid Khannouchi has posted a faster U.S. mark. The Stanford grad holds U.S. records in the half-marathon and 30K. He was first at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials, shattering the event record by more than a minute, and went on to place 10th at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Marathon.
"As soon as I finished the 2009 Boston Marathon, I knew I wanted to be back for the 2010 race," said Hall. "The energy of the crowds far exceeded my expectations, the course was even more challenging than I anticipated, I hurt more than I have hurt in any other race, yet participating in the Boston Marathon was thrilling beyond my greatest expectations."
Last year, Hall was the aggressive early leader taking a seasoned field through 5K in world record pace. He stayed with the leaders throughout the race, but Deriba Merga of Ethiopia prevailed as the winner.
"I'm thankful for the opportunity to come back as part of the John Hancock Elite team and try to master the course that mastered me last year," added Hall. "I will be one year stronger this April and more importantly one year smarter."
Both men train with Mammoth Track Club in Mammoth Lakes, Calif. and have been long-time residents of the state. Hall is originally from Big Bear Lake and graduated from Stanford as a three-time All American in cross country and NCAA champion in the 5000m. Keflezighi is from San Diego and graduated from UCLA as a four-time NCAA champion. In head-to-head marathon competition, Hall has out run Keflezighi 2-1. In their respective third place podium finishes at Boston, Hall ran a 2:09:40 in 2009 and Keflezighi ran a 2:09:56 in 2006.
With necessary experience on the course and plenty of motivation to become the first U.S. men's champion in 27 years, the Keflezighi-Hall match up should prove exciting.
"Meb and Ryan are among the very best and brightest stars in U.S. distance running," said Guy Morse, executive director of the B.A.A. "Meb has led the resurging American men since he won the silver medal at the Athens Olympics in 2004, and Ryan's full potential at the marathon distance is yet to be realized. We look forward to providing the stage for both of them to continue their success and development."
"John Hancock is committed to securing the strongest fields of runners from around the world for the Boston Marathon each year. It is an added bonus to have Meb and Ryan, two outstanding U.S. runners, as top contenders in the field for the 2010 race," said Jim Boyle, President of John Hancock Financial Services. "We know they will only add excitement to what is always a thrilling race. Marathoning is a global sport and the prominence of U.S. runners among the world's elite is a terrific development for fans and for the sport."
For more race information, go to: BostonMarathon.org
Bend, Oregon to host USATF 2010 50k Trail Running and Half Marathon Trail Running National Championships
(12-17-09) From Press Release - On the heels of the successful completion of the 2009 USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships, Bend has been awarded two additional national championship events for 2010 by USA Track & Field, the National Governing Body for track and field, long-distance running and race walking in the United States. Both the Half Marathon and 50k Trail Running National Championships will be contested in Bend in 2010, joining a list of premiere national championship events that includes the USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships, USA Cycling Elite, Junior & U23 Road National Championships, and the XTERRA Trail Running National Championships.
The Half Marathon Trail National Championship will take place in Summer 2010. Event organizers will work with the USFS to identify a location that can accommodate the championships. The 50k Trail Running National Championship is currently scheduled for September 2010. Dave Thomason from Superfit Productions and FootZone will serve as race director for both events.
"Bend is quickly gaining a much deserved reputation as a venue for major national championship competitions, due in large part to the support of local businesses and the enthusiasm of the entire community," said Doug LaPlaca, president and CEO of Visit Bend, which managed the bid process. "Both of the USATF national championships fall outside of our high tourism season, and therefore will provide local businesses with a solid economic boost at a typically slower time of year."
Bend has been recognized by the editors of Outside magazine as America's Top Trail Running Town, an honor that helped attract the attention of XTERRA and USATF officials. Bend is also home to a number of elite endurance trail runners, including World 100k Champion Kami Semick, Trail Marathon National Champion Max King, Jeff Browning and Sean Meissner.
About Visit Bend:
Visit Bend is a non-membership, non-profit economic development organization dedicated to promoting tourism on behalf of the City of Bend. For more information or to order a complimentary Official Visitor Guide to Bend, contact Visit Bend at 800-949-6086 or visit www.visitbend.com.
About USA Track & Field:
USA Track & Field (USATF) is the National Governing Body for track and field, long-distance running and race walking in the United States. USATF encompasses the world's oldest organized sports, the most-watched events of Olympic broadcasts, the #1 high school and junior high school participatory sport and more than 30 million adult runners in the United States. USATF is a volunteer-driven, not-for-profit organization with a staff of professional program administrators at the National Office in Indianapolis. www.usatf.org.
The Half Marathon Trail National Championship will take place in Summer 2010. Event organizers will work with the USFS to identify a location that can accommodate the championships. The 50k Trail Running National Championship is currently scheduled for September 2010. Dave Thomason from Superfit Productions and FootZone will serve as race director for both events.
"Bend is quickly gaining a much deserved reputation as a venue for major national championship competitions, due in large part to the support of local businesses and the enthusiasm of the entire community," said Doug LaPlaca, president and CEO of Visit Bend, which managed the bid process. "Both of the USATF national championships fall outside of our high tourism season, and therefore will provide local businesses with a solid economic boost at a typically slower time of year."
Bend has been recognized by the editors of Outside magazine as America's Top Trail Running Town, an honor that helped attract the attention of XTERRA and USATF officials. Bend is also home to a number of elite endurance trail runners, including World 100k Champion Kami Semick, Trail Marathon National Champion Max King, Jeff Browning and Sean Meissner.
About Visit Bend:
Visit Bend is a non-membership, non-profit economic development organization dedicated to promoting tourism on behalf of the City of Bend. For more information or to order a complimentary Official Visitor Guide to Bend, contact Visit Bend at 800-949-6086 or visit www.visitbend.com.
About USA Track & Field:
USA Track & Field (USATF) is the National Governing Body for track and field, long-distance running and race walking in the United States. USATF encompasses the world's oldest organized sports, the most-watched events of Olympic broadcasts, the #1 high school and junior high school participatory sport and more than 30 million adult runners in the United States. USATF is a volunteer-driven, not-for-profit organization with a staff of professional program administrators at the National Office in Indianapolis. www.usatf.org.
Inaugural Crescent Lake Challenge XC Ski Tour Slated for January
(12-14-09) From Press Release - SportHill, Inc, a Eugene, Oregon based performance sports apparel company, announced today their sponsorship and support of the Crescent Lake Challenge, a 22-kilometer citizen ski tour and race circling scenic Crescent Lake, in the central Oregon Cascades on January 17.
Jim Hill, President, of SportHill and acting as the race director for the first year, believes it's the first ski race that's ever been held around the lake. "It's a beautiful location that my wife and I have been skiing around for years. The rolling terrain is ideal for a ski tour and race. The idea came to us last year and we hope to attract skiers of all abilities from throughout the Northwest. Our plan is to make it a yearly event."
Prize money is being offered for the top three male and female skiers and age group prizes and random drawing prizes will be given. Grooming and support is being provided by the Walker Rim Riders Snowmobile Club. Food and reduced cost lodging is being provided by Crescent Lake Resort. A portion of the proceeds will go towards future grooming and to benefit area High School cross country skiing. Complete details and sign up can be found at www.crescentlakechallenge.com or by contacting Mr. Hill at 800-622-8444.
Jim Hill, President, of SportHill and acting as the race director for the first year, believes it's the first ski race that's ever been held around the lake. "It's a beautiful location that my wife and I have been skiing around for years. The rolling terrain is ideal for a ski tour and race. The idea came to us last year and we hope to attract skiers of all abilities from throughout the Northwest. Our plan is to make it a yearly event."
Prize money is being offered for the top three male and female skiers and age group prizes and random drawing prizes will be given. Grooming and support is being provided by the Walker Rim Riders Snowmobile Club. Food and reduced cost lodging is being provided by Crescent Lake Resort. A portion of the proceeds will go towards future grooming and to benefit area High School cross country skiing. Complete details and sign up can be found at www.crescentlakechallenge.com or by contacting Mr. Hill at 800-622-8444.
Oregon's Max King Wins Second Consecutive XTERRA Trail Running World Championship
(12-6-09) From XTERRA Press Release - Max King, 29, from Bend, Oregon and Fiona Docherty, 34, from New Zealand won the XTERRA Trail Running World Championship at Kualoa Ranch this morning and each won $2,000, airfare from Hawaiian Airlines, and a host of other prizes for their efforts.
More than 1,000 runners from 35 states and nine countries participated in the day's 3.1-mile, 6.2-mile, and 12-mile races, which were a benefit for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of Hawaii.
King won the men's 12-mile championship race in 1:14:26, nearly three-minutes ahead of runner-up Joe Gray, the reigning USA Track and Field Mountain Runner of the Year. It's the second straight year King has won the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship and just a month ago he won the USA Track and Field National Trail Marathon (six days after finishing 18th at the New York City Marathon).
"This course was a lot harder than last year, it felt like 20 miles, not 12" smiled King.
Epic conditions greeted runners for the 9am start - sunny and clear with cool island breezes coming in off the ocean. The undulating course featured 3,000 feet of elevation gain while weaving up-and-down the verdant cliff faces in Ka'a'awa Valley and into the dense rainforest of Hakipu`u Valley at Kualoa Ranch.
King (#1) went out hard from the start followed in step by Gray (#6) and Ben Bruce (#2) though the early stages, but before the midway point it turned into a two-man race.
"Joe (Gray) was with me for quite a while and I was afraid of him on the hills because he's so good in the mountains. Both he and Ben are great runners and I knew I had my work cut out for me," said King.
It wasn't until about the 7-mile mark when King pulled away, and solidified his position as the "King of XTERRA Trail Running".
"This valley is really a grand stage for an event like this, the scenery is just amazing with the cliffs and the ocean and the ridgeline single track trails. Plus, I'm really happy to be in Hawaii right now, its 15-degrees in Bend."
DOCHERTY - ANDERSON - FUHR ... 1, 2, 3 IN THE WOMEN'S RACE
In the women's race Docherty (a Kiwi living in Boulder, Colorado) sprinted to the lead in the first mile and never looked back, crossing the finish line in 1:30:05, more than two-minutes ahead of last year's winner Cindy Anderson from Kailua, Hawaii.
"This was an amazing, tough and awesome course," said Docherty (pictured), the 2003 Duathlon World Champion and sister of two-time Olympic triathlon medalist Bevan Docherty. "This was my first XTERRA, but I've always loved trail running. Thankfully I am strong on the hills, so I was able to push it and hold on."
In the race for second Heather Fuhr, a 15-time Ironman Champ and the 1997 Ironman World Champ, was in front of Anderson until about the halfway point.
"I started out hard, but Fiona passed me within about a mile, and I wasn't able to catch up to Heather until about mile six," said Anderson. ""I'm not usually good on the downhills so that was tough for me along with the heat, but this year's race was fun and I ran six minutes faster than last year, so really psyched to take 2nd."
The race was filmed for a segment in the nationally syndicated XTERRA Adventures TV show and featured a $10,000 prize purse paid down to the top seven men and women. Highlights will be up soon at XTERRA.tv.
The XTERRA Trail Running World Championship was presented by Paul Mitchell, Hawaiian Airlines, XTERRA.TV, Outrigger Hotels and Resorts, and GU Energy Gel. Sponsors include Kualoa Ranch, Gatorade, Runner's World Magazine, Hawaii Tourism Authority, Zorrel, and the XTERRA Alliance - Gear, Footwear, Fitness, Wetsuits, and Cycling.
More than 1,000 runners from 35 states and nine countries participated in the day's 3.1-mile, 6.2-mile, and 12-mile races, which were a benefit for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of Hawaii.
King won the men's 12-mile championship race in 1:14:26, nearly three-minutes ahead of runner-up Joe Gray, the reigning USA Track and Field Mountain Runner of the Year. It's the second straight year King has won the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship and just a month ago he won the USA Track and Field National Trail Marathon (six days after finishing 18th at the New York City Marathon).
"This course was a lot harder than last year, it felt like 20 miles, not 12" smiled King.
Epic conditions greeted runners for the 9am start - sunny and clear with cool island breezes coming in off the ocean. The undulating course featured 3,000 feet of elevation gain while weaving up-and-down the verdant cliff faces in Ka'a'awa Valley and into the dense rainforest of Hakipu`u Valley at Kualoa Ranch.
King (#1) went out hard from the start followed in step by Gray (#6) and Ben Bruce (#2) though the early stages, but before the midway point it turned into a two-man race.
"Joe (Gray) was with me for quite a while and I was afraid of him on the hills because he's so good in the mountains. Both he and Ben are great runners and I knew I had my work cut out for me," said King.
It wasn't until about the 7-mile mark when King pulled away, and solidified his position as the "King of XTERRA Trail Running".
"This valley is really a grand stage for an event like this, the scenery is just amazing with the cliffs and the ocean and the ridgeline single track trails. Plus, I'm really happy to be in Hawaii right now, its 15-degrees in Bend."
DOCHERTY - ANDERSON - FUHR ... 1, 2, 3 IN THE WOMEN'S RACE
In the women's race Docherty (a Kiwi living in Boulder, Colorado) sprinted to the lead in the first mile and never looked back, crossing the finish line in 1:30:05, more than two-minutes ahead of last year's winner Cindy Anderson from Kailua, Hawaii.
"This was an amazing, tough and awesome course," said Docherty (pictured), the 2003 Duathlon World Champion and sister of two-time Olympic triathlon medalist Bevan Docherty. "This was my first XTERRA, but I've always loved trail running. Thankfully I am strong on the hills, so I was able to push it and hold on."
In the race for second Heather Fuhr, a 15-time Ironman Champ and the 1997 Ironman World Champ, was in front of Anderson until about the halfway point.
"I started out hard, but Fiona passed me within about a mile, and I wasn't able to catch up to Heather until about mile six," said Anderson. ""I'm not usually good on the downhills so that was tough for me along with the heat, but this year's race was fun and I ran six minutes faster than last year, so really psyched to take 2nd."
2009 XTERRA TRAIL RUN WORLD CHAMP MONEY WINNERS
| MALE | ||||||
| PLACE | FIRST NAME | LAST NAME | AGE | HOMETOWN | TIME | PURSE |
| 1st | Max | King | 29 | Bend, OR | 1:14:26 | $2,000 |
| 2nd | Joseph | Gray | 25 | Lakewood, WA | 1:17:21 | $1,000 |
| 3rd | Ben | Bruce | 27 | Eugene, OR | 1:20:43 | $750 |
| 4th | John | Tribbia | 27 | Boulder, CO | 1:25:47 | $500 |
| 5th | Fujio | Miyachi | 31 | Tokyo, Japan | 1:26:12 | $300 |
| 6th | Jeff | Campbell | 38 | Atlanta, GA | 1:26:45 | $250 |
| 7th | Andy | Ames | 46 | Boulder, CO | 1:28:53 | $200 |
| FEMALE | ||||||
| PLACE | FIRST NAME | LAST NAME | AGE | HOMETOWN | TIME | PURSE |
| 1st | Fiona | Docherty | 34 | Boulder, CO/NZ | 1:30:05 | $2,000 |
| 2nd | Cynthia | Anderson | 26 | Kailua, HI | 1:33:01 | $1,000 |
| 3rd | Heather | Fuhr | 41 | Encinitas, CA | 1:38:01 | $750 |
| 4th | Ady | Ngawati | 32 | Whangarei, NZ | 1:38:53 | $500 |
| 5th | Jenny | Tobin | 41 | Boise, ID | 1:40:29 | $300 |
| 6th | Jessica | Tranchina | 32 | Honolulu, HI | 1:41:36 | $250 |
| 7th | Rachel | Cieslewicz | 29 | Salt Lake City, UT | 1:42:13 | $200 |
THE CHAMPIONS
In addition to the elite runners, dozens of amateur trail runners earned the title of XTERRA World Champion in their age division. Here's a look at this year's title winners...
| MALE | ||||
| Division | First Name | Last Name | Hometown | Time |
| 10-14 | Jarrell | Hibler | Honolulu, HI | 1:59:35 |
| 15-19 | Jesse | Story | Pearl Harbor, HI | 1:51:18 |
| 20-24 | Vaughn | Harber | Honolulu, HI | 1:35:29 |
| 25-29 | Max | King | Bend, OR | 1:14:26 |
| 30-34 | Fujio | Miyachi | Tokyo, Japan | 1:26:12 |
| 35-39 | Jeff | Campbell | Atlanta, GA | 1:26:45 |
| 40-44 | Scott | Dunlap | Woodside, CA | 1:35:23 |
| 45-49 | Andy | Ames | Boulder, CO | 1:28:53 |
| 50-54 | Ash | Dustow | Honolulu, HI | 1:36:10 |
| 55-59 | Edward | Bugarin | Honolulu, HI | 1:49:09 |
| 60-64 | Justin | Costa | Makawao, HI | 2:09:02 |
| 65-69 | Steven | Humphrey | Reno, NV | 2:26:28 |
| PC | Fouad | Fattoumy | Honolulu, HI | 1:45:29 |
| FEMALE | ||||
| Division | First Name | Last Name | Hometown | Time |
| 15-19 | Samantha | Blanch | Pukekohe, New Zealand | 1:58:47 |
| 20-24 | Antonietta | Iosue | Kailua, HI | 2:08:36 |
| 25-29 | Cynthia | Anderson | Kailua, HI | 1:33:01 |
| 30-34 | Fiona | Docherty | Boulder, CO/New Zealand | 1:30:05 |
| 35-39 | Cristina | Begy | Honolulu, HI | 1:44:54 |
| 40-44 | Heather | Fuhr | Encinitas, CA | 1:38:01 |
| 45-49 | Maureen | Lyell | Auckland, New Zealand | 1:51:48 |
| 50-54 | Christine | Crooks | Auckland, New Zealand | 2:23:10 |
| 55-59 | Lorenn | Walker | Waialua, HI | 2:24:03 |
The race was filmed for a segment in the nationally syndicated XTERRA Adventures TV show and featured a $10,000 prize purse paid down to the top seven men and women. Highlights will be up soon at XTERRA.tv.
The XTERRA Trail Running World Championship was presented by Paul Mitchell, Hawaiian Airlines, XTERRA.TV, Outrigger Hotels and Resorts, and GU Energy Gel. Sponsors include Kualoa Ranch, Gatorade, Runner's World Magazine, Hawaii Tourism Authority, Zorrel, and the XTERRA Alliance - Gear, Footwear, Fitness, Wetsuits, and Cycling.
Missoula Marathon Chosen Best Overall Marathon by Runner's World Readers
(12-04-09) From Press Release - The readers of Runner's World have selected the Missoula Marathon in Missoula, Mont., the best marathon in the magazine's January issue, which hit newsstands this week.
Runner's World Chief Running Officer Bart Yasso traveled to Missoula to deliver the news with Missoula Marathon Race Director Jennifer Straughan on Tuesday, Dec. 1. Straughan and Yasso revealed the results of the survey and the magazine to a room full of event volunteers and supporters who had gathered for the annual race planning meeting. Readers were asked to rank marathons they have run based on scenery, course, aid station support and more. Marathons of all sizes were considered, and Missoula beat out several large events such as New York, London and Boston.
Straughan was thrilled when she heard readers had bestowed her race with the "best marathon" title.
"To think that the Missoula Marathon earned such a distinction from the readers of Runner's World Magazine is an amazing honor. Everyone in our community cares very much about this event, and this is a testament to everyone's involvement and dedication to the Missoula Marathon."
The first Missoula Marathon was held in July 2007. Since then the race has doubled in size. In addition to the full marathon, there is also a half marathon, marathon relay, and kids' marathon, plus a 5K held the day prior. In 2009, more than 2,300 people raced in one of the weekend's events.
Straughan expects to see a significant jump in registration for the 2010 event on Sunday, July 11, after Runner's World's 2.8 million readers see what the Missoula Marathon has to offer.
"We look forward to providing the same great event to runners from all over the country and the world, who because of the runners and readers of Runner's World, now know about our race and our community."
The Missoula Marathon begins west of town and follows paved roads through rural neighborhoods before routing runners through Missoula's picturesque neighborhoods and to the finish line on Higgins Avenue Bridge in downtown above the Clark Fork River. Each year, hundreds of local residents staff aid stations and while hundreds more line the course to cheer racers on as they make their way toward the finish line and the post-race party in Caras Park.
The Missoula Marathon is put on by the non-profit 501(c)3 running club, Run Wild Missoula. Visit the Missoula Marathon Web site for additional information at www.missoulamarathon.org.
Runner's World Chief Running Officer Bart Yasso traveled to Missoula to deliver the news with Missoula Marathon Race Director Jennifer Straughan on Tuesday, Dec. 1. Straughan and Yasso revealed the results of the survey and the magazine to a room full of event volunteers and supporters who had gathered for the annual race planning meeting. Readers were asked to rank marathons they have run based on scenery, course, aid station support and more. Marathons of all sizes were considered, and Missoula beat out several large events such as New York, London and Boston.
Straughan was thrilled when she heard readers had bestowed her race with the "best marathon" title.
"To think that the Missoula Marathon earned such a distinction from the readers of Runner's World Magazine is an amazing honor. Everyone in our community cares very much about this event, and this is a testament to everyone's involvement and dedication to the Missoula Marathon."
The first Missoula Marathon was held in July 2007. Since then the race has doubled in size. In addition to the full marathon, there is also a half marathon, marathon relay, and kids' marathon, plus a 5K held the day prior. In 2009, more than 2,300 people raced in one of the weekend's events.
Straughan expects to see a significant jump in registration for the 2010 event on Sunday, July 11, after Runner's World's 2.8 million readers see what the Missoula Marathon has to offer.
"We look forward to providing the same great event to runners from all over the country and the world, who because of the runners and readers of Runner's World, now know about our race and our community."
The Missoula Marathon begins west of town and follows paved roads through rural neighborhoods before routing runners through Missoula's picturesque neighborhoods and to the finish line on Higgins Avenue Bridge in downtown above the Clark Fork River. Each year, hundreds of local residents staff aid stations and while hundreds more line the course to cheer racers on as they make their way toward the finish line and the post-race party in Caras Park.
The Missoula Marathon is put on by the non-profit 501(c)3 running club, Run Wild Missoula. Visit the Missoula Marathon Web site for additional information at www.missoulamarathon.org.
Eugene to Host Women's Half Marathon on Labor Day Weekend in 2010
(12-3-09) From Press Release - Let yourself be pampered before, during and after your 13.1 ... The new event will take place September 5th, 2010 and will be capped at 2500 runners and walkers. The event is presented by the same team that produced the Eugene Marathon.
"We want to have the best schwag for our runners and walkers of any event in the Northwest," says event director and two time Olympian Nicole Teter, "Stylish gifts, champagne and a spa at the finish line."
The fast course starts in downtown Eugene and finishes at the 5th Street Market. Finishers will be greeted with wine tasting, chocolates, a yoga studio and a Gervais Spa experience to unwind after their half marathon.
This event will be a fund raising platform for the American Cancer Society and the Ovarian Cancer Alliance.
2010 event sponsors include: Pepsi, Gatorade, Earth2O, GloryBee Foods, Krusteaz, Gervais and the Fifth Street Market.
Runners can register today at www.eugenewomenshalf.com.
"We want to have the best schwag for our runners and walkers of any event in the Northwest," says event director and two time Olympian Nicole Teter, "Stylish gifts, champagne and a spa at the finish line."
The fast course starts in downtown Eugene and finishes at the 5th Street Market. Finishers will be greeted with wine tasting, chocolates, a yoga studio and a Gervais Spa experience to unwind after their half marathon.
This event will be a fund raising platform for the American Cancer Society and the Ovarian Cancer Alliance.
2010 event sponsors include: Pepsi, Gatorade, Earth2O, GloryBee Foods, Krusteaz, Gervais and the Fifth Street Market.
Runners can register today at www.eugenewomenshalf.com.
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