(2-18-10) From Press Release - The 32nd annual Shamrock Run is approaching sold-out status. The online entry deadline is 11:00 PM on Thursday, March 11. At the current pace of registration, however, it is likely the field limit of 21,000 will be reached earlier. Check the event website at www.ShamrockRunPortland.com to see if registration is still open.
In addition to the online option, participants can also sign-up at the two Fit Right Northwest stores (in NW Portland and East Vancouver).
Race Director Steve Hamilton reminds participants "Whether you want to register in-store or online, don't wait too long. We are almost certain to reach the field limit before the entry deadline."
The Shamrock Run will be held on Sunday, March 14 at Waterfront Park in downtown Portland. The event offers race distances of 5k, 8k and 15k, along with a 3.25-mile Fitness Walk (the Shamrock Stride) and a 1k run/walk for children 12 and under (the Leprechaun Lap).
New this year is an adidas tech fabric short-sleeve Shamrock Run souvenir T-shirt that is available in men's and women's styles for all participants. Another new feature is that finishers in the 15k race will receive a commemorative bottle-opener style medallion. The Shamrock Run post-event tradition of free food and beverages continues. All participants receive a coupon redeemable for a free Widmer beverage or soft drink at the Shamrock Celebration Garden at Waterfront Park, and a cup of signature smoked salmon chowder provided by Stanford's Restaurants.
The event website has additional information about T-shirt and bib number pick-up, chip timing, transportation suggestions and the full Shamrock Sunday starting time schedule. Last minute details and sharing or tips from other participants can be found at www.Facebook.com/ShamrockRunPortland.
About Shamrock Run
The Shamrock Run is sponsored by adidas, KINK fm 102, Bank of America, Stanford's Restaurants and Widmer Brothers Brewing. The event benefits Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation. The Shamrock Run is produced by Hamilton Events, Inc. For more information, visit www.ShamrockRunPortland.com.
Freshwater Trust Portland Triathlon Named "Greenest Race in the World"
(2-17-10) From Press Release - The Freshwater Trust Portland Triathlon has been named the "Greenest Race in the World" by Triathlete magazine in its March 2010 issue. Citing integral race elements like bamboo bike racks, a "living finish line," and non-toxic body marking performed by the Portland Society of Calligraphy, Triathlete put the event at the top of its list of ten standout international triathlons.
The Freshwater Trust Portland Triathlon made its debut in 2007 and will be held for the fourth time on August 22, 2010 in downtown Portland, Ore. Organizers made a commitment to social and environmental responsibility from the outset, pledging to minimize the event's footprint while upholding a high standard of excellence for each participant. In three years the event has been named an Editor's Pick for "Best New Races" by Inside Triathlon magazine, one of "21 Must-Do Triathlons" by Bicycling magazine, and one of the "10 Greenest Races" (and the only triathlon listed) by Runners World magazine. The event has been recognized as a model of sustainable event production by the City of Portland's Office of Sustainable Development and lauded by USA Triathlon, the national governing body for the sport.
The Freshwater Trust Portland Triathlon earned distinction from Triathlete by introducing innovative green practices and products. The event was the first in the country to directly integrate carbon offsets into the online registration process, reducing the impact of participant travel on global climate change. In 2009, through a special project with Nike, the triathlon became the first event to provide swim caps made from recycled silicone. This year, the event will offer the first recyclable bib numbers. And in 2007, the triathlon hosted the first all-naturopathic medical tent in addition to traditional emergency medical services.
The Freshwater Trust Portland Triathlon has spurred the development of both an environmental non-profit and a city-wide festival. The Council for Responsible Sport (CRS) was founded following the first edition of the triathlon in 2007 to administer a sustainability certification for sporting events. Modeled off the LEED standards for green building, CRS enables event directors to incorporate environmental responsibility into their events while informing consumers which events adhere to rigorous standards.
RiverFest, a city-wide festival celebrating the Willamette River, was founded by organizers of the Freshwater Trust Portland Triathlon in 2008 to bring increased attention and resources to rehabilitation of the waterway flowing through the middle of Portland. The festival's motto of "Respect - Reconnect - Renew" epitomizes efforts to restore the Willamette to a place of prominence in city life.
More information about the Freshwater Trust Portland Triathlon can be found at www.PortlandTri.com.
More information about the Council for Responsible Sport can be found at www.ReSport.org.
The Freshwater Trust Portland Triathlon made its debut in 2007 and will be held for the fourth time on August 22, 2010 in downtown Portland, Ore. Organizers made a commitment to social and environmental responsibility from the outset, pledging to minimize the event's footprint while upholding a high standard of excellence for each participant. In three years the event has been named an Editor's Pick for "Best New Races" by Inside Triathlon magazine, one of "21 Must-Do Triathlons" by Bicycling magazine, and one of the "10 Greenest Races" (and the only triathlon listed) by Runners World magazine. The event has been recognized as a model of sustainable event production by the City of Portland's Office of Sustainable Development and lauded by USA Triathlon, the national governing body for the sport.
The Freshwater Trust Portland Triathlon earned distinction from Triathlete by introducing innovative green practices and products. The event was the first in the country to directly integrate carbon offsets into the online registration process, reducing the impact of participant travel on global climate change. In 2009, through a special project with Nike, the triathlon became the first event to provide swim caps made from recycled silicone. This year, the event will offer the first recyclable bib numbers. And in 2007, the triathlon hosted the first all-naturopathic medical tent in addition to traditional emergency medical services.
The Freshwater Trust Portland Triathlon has spurred the development of both an environmental non-profit and a city-wide festival. The Council for Responsible Sport (CRS) was founded following the first edition of the triathlon in 2007 to administer a sustainability certification for sporting events. Modeled off the LEED standards for green building, CRS enables event directors to incorporate environmental responsibility into their events while informing consumers which events adhere to rigorous standards.
RiverFest, a city-wide festival celebrating the Willamette River, was founded by organizers of the Freshwater Trust Portland Triathlon in 2008 to bring increased attention and resources to rehabilitation of the waterway flowing through the middle of Portland. The festival's motto of "Respect - Reconnect - Renew" epitomizes efforts to restore the Willamette to a place of prominence in city life.
More information about the Freshwater Trust Portland Triathlon can be found at www.PortlandTri.com.
More information about the Council for Responsible Sport can be found at www.ReSport.org.
Eugene Half Marathon added to USATF Grand Prix Series Lineup for 2010
(2-17-10) From Press Release - The 2010 USATF Oregon Road Race Championship Grand Prix schedule has been released and the Eugene Half Marathon has been selected. The Grand Prix will consist of five events ranging from 5 km to the Half Marathon. The first event in the series will take place on March 7 at the Red Lizard 5 Miler in Lake Oswego. Each of the races on the schedule will serve as a USATF Oregon Association Championship.
2010 Grand Prix Schedule:
March 7 - Red Lizard 5 Miler - Lake Oswego
April 10 - Pear Blossom 10 Miler - Medford
May 2 - Eugene Half Marathon - Eugene
July 4 - Butte-to-Butte 10K - Eugene
July 25 - Bowerman AC 5K - Portland
Grand Prix Rules:
You must be a 2010 member of USATF Oregon in order to score in the championship. Athletes can join USATF at www.usatf.org/membership.
Runners who compete in all five Grand Prix races will receive an Ironman (person) Award.
There will be no final payout at the end of the series but prize money will be awarded to USATF Oregon members at the Red Lizard 5 Miler, Pear Blossom 10 Miler, Eugene Half Marathon, and Bowerman AC 5K.
Prize money will be awarded to the top athletes in the Open and Masters (age graded based) divisions at the above races as follows:
Open (Men & Women) - $300 (1st), $200 (2nd), and $100 (3rd)
Masters (Men & Women) - $100 (1st) and $50 (2nd)
2010 Eugene Marathon sponsors include: Krusteaz, Nike, The Sports Authority, Wells Fargo, Oregon Track Club, Kool 99.1, KVAL, Register Guard, Pepsi, Gatorade, Earth2O, Liquid Gold, Gorilla Capital, Market of Choice, Therapeutic Associates, Canterbury Naturals, Subway, Eugene Running Company, Enterprise Eugene Contact Center, Allann Brothers Coffee and Beppe and Gianni's.
Runners can register today at www.eugenemarathon.com.
2010 Grand Prix Schedule:
March 7 - Red Lizard 5 Miler - Lake Oswego
April 10 - Pear Blossom 10 Miler - Medford
May 2 - Eugene Half Marathon - Eugene
July 4 - Butte-to-Butte 10K - Eugene
July 25 - Bowerman AC 5K - Portland
Grand Prix Rules:
You must be a 2010 member of USATF Oregon in order to score in the championship. Athletes can join USATF at www.usatf.org/membership.
Runners who compete in all five Grand Prix races will receive an Ironman (person) Award.
There will be no final payout at the end of the series but prize money will be awarded to USATF Oregon members at the Red Lizard 5 Miler, Pear Blossom 10 Miler, Eugene Half Marathon, and Bowerman AC 5K.
Prize money will be awarded to the top athletes in the Open and Masters (age graded based) divisions at the above races as follows:
Open (Men & Women) - $300 (1st), $200 (2nd), and $100 (3rd)
Masters (Men & Women) - $100 (1st) and $50 (2nd)
2010 Eugene Marathon sponsors include: Krusteaz, Nike, The Sports Authority, Wells Fargo, Oregon Track Club, Kool 99.1, KVAL, Register Guard, Pepsi, Gatorade, Earth2O, Liquid Gold, Gorilla Capital, Market of Choice, Therapeutic Associates, Canterbury Naturals, Subway, Eugene Running Company, Enterprise Eugene Contact Center, Allann Brothers Coffee and Beppe and Gianni's.
Runners can register today at www.eugenemarathon.com.
Ritzenhein, Flanagan Dominate at USA Cross Country Championships in Spokane
(2-13-10) From USATF Press Release - American record holders Dathan Ritzenhein (Portland, Ore.) and Shalane Flanagan (Pittsboro, N.C.) dominated the open men's and women's fields at the 2010 USA Cross Country Championships Saturday at Plantes Ferry Recreation Park in Spokane, Wash. Running 34 minutes 34 seconds for the open men's 12- kilometer race, Ritzenhein won his third U.S. Cross Country title. Flanagan's 25 minutes 10 seconds for the open women's 8-kilometer was good for her fourth national cross country crown.
In addition to the national titles, the top-six open men and women and junior men and women qualified to represent Team USA at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships on March 28 in Bydgoszcz, Poland.
Flanagan cruises to women's title
Flanagan took control of the open women's 8 km from the gun with two-time USA Women's 10 km Champion Molly Huddle (Providence, R.I.) the only one that tried to keep pace. By the end of the first 2-kilometer loop, Flanagan held a five second lead over Huddle. Over the final six kilometers Flanagan extended her lead to go to a 51-second victory. Huddle held off a late charge by Amy Hastings (Flagstaff, Ariz.) to hold on for second, running 26:01. Hastings was timed in 26:09 while Magdalena Lewy Boulet took fourth in 26:09.
Renee Metivier Baillie (Boulder, Colo.) and Sara Hall (Mammoth Lakes, Calif.) rounded out the Team USA qualifiers, finishing fifth and sixth in 26:26 and 26:37 respectively.
Patience pays off for Ritzenhein in open men's championship
In the open men's 12 km, Ritzenhein was content to let Patrick Smyth (Minneapolis, Minn.) and Scott Bauhs (Chico, Calif.) take the pace for the first four laps of the six lap course before making his move at 9-kilometers.
While Ritzenhein's lead grew to 18-seconds over the final lap, Smyth continued to battle with Bauhs for second before pulling away to claim the runner-up position, running 34:52. Bauhs was timed in 35:01 while Ben Bruce (Eugene, Ore.), Bobby Curtis (Ardmore, Pa.) and Ryan Vail (Gresham, Ore.) completed the qualifiers for the U.S. team, running 35:16, 35:22 and 35:25 respectively.
Greany takes junior women's title
In the junior women's race, Providence College freshman Shelby Greany (Providence, Rhode Island) broke away from pack of four runners to secure the victory on the final lap of the 6-kilometer race.
Greany ran 20:27 to finish five seconds clear of high school senior Emily Sisson (Chesterfield, Missouri), who ran 20:32.
Gaining the final four spots to Poland were Juliet Bottorff (Newark, Del.) of Duke who ran 20:32, followed by Georgetown freshman Emily Jones (Harvard, Mass.) at 20:33. Laura Tremblay (Loveland, Colorado) was fifth in 20:46, followed by Sophia Ziemian (Lewisburg, Pa.) at 20:49.
Dunbar dominates junior men's field
Trevor Dunbar (Kodiak, Alaska) ran away with the junior men's 8-kilometer championship, building up an early lead that extended to 17 seconds at the halfway mark, before cruising to a six-second win in 24:04.
Walter Schafer (Centennial, Colo.) finished second in 24:10, followed by Andrew Colley (Williamsburg, Va.) of North Carolina State who ran 24:16.
Local favorite Andrew Kimpel of Spokane, a freshman at Washington State University, gave the home crowd something to cheer about, as he nabbed the fourth position, running 24:19. Michael Lynch (Columbia, Md.) finished fifth in 24;24, and Ammar Moussa (Arcadia, Calif.) earned the final junior spot in 24:28.
Masters Championships
Opening the day of racing at Plantes Ferry was the masters men's and women's 8 km championships, as former Olympian Colleen De Reuck (Boulder, Colo.) won the women's title in 27:27, and Tracy Lokken (Marquette, Mich.), a former masters national champion, won the men's race in 25:39.
For more information on the 2010 USA Cross Country Championships visit www.usatf.org.
In addition to the national titles, the top-six open men and women and junior men and women qualified to represent Team USA at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships on March 28 in Bydgoszcz, Poland.
Flanagan cruises to women's title
Flanagan took control of the open women's 8 km from the gun with two-time USA Women's 10 km Champion Molly Huddle (Providence, R.I.) the only one that tried to keep pace. By the end of the first 2-kilometer loop, Flanagan held a five second lead over Huddle. Over the final six kilometers Flanagan extended her lead to go to a 51-second victory. Huddle held off a late charge by Amy Hastings (Flagstaff, Ariz.) to hold on for second, running 26:01. Hastings was timed in 26:09 while Magdalena Lewy Boulet took fourth in 26:09.
Renee Metivier Baillie (Boulder, Colo.) and Sara Hall (Mammoth Lakes, Calif.) rounded out the Team USA qualifiers, finishing fifth and sixth in 26:26 and 26:37 respectively.
Patience pays off for Ritzenhein in open men's championship
In the open men's 12 km, Ritzenhein was content to let Patrick Smyth (Minneapolis, Minn.) and Scott Bauhs (Chico, Calif.) take the pace for the first four laps of the six lap course before making his move at 9-kilometers.
While Ritzenhein's lead grew to 18-seconds over the final lap, Smyth continued to battle with Bauhs for second before pulling away to claim the runner-up position, running 34:52. Bauhs was timed in 35:01 while Ben Bruce (Eugene, Ore.), Bobby Curtis (Ardmore, Pa.) and Ryan Vail (Gresham, Ore.) completed the qualifiers for the U.S. team, running 35:16, 35:22 and 35:25 respectively.
Greany takes junior women's title
In the junior women's race, Providence College freshman Shelby Greany (Providence, Rhode Island) broke away from pack of four runners to secure the victory on the final lap of the 6-kilometer race.
Greany ran 20:27 to finish five seconds clear of high school senior Emily Sisson (Chesterfield, Missouri), who ran 20:32.
Gaining the final four spots to Poland were Juliet Bottorff (Newark, Del.) of Duke who ran 20:32, followed by Georgetown freshman Emily Jones (Harvard, Mass.) at 20:33. Laura Tremblay (Loveland, Colorado) was fifth in 20:46, followed by Sophia Ziemian (Lewisburg, Pa.) at 20:49.
Dunbar dominates junior men's field
Trevor Dunbar (Kodiak, Alaska) ran away with the junior men's 8-kilometer championship, building up an early lead that extended to 17 seconds at the halfway mark, before cruising to a six-second win in 24:04.
Walter Schafer (Centennial, Colo.) finished second in 24:10, followed by Andrew Colley (Williamsburg, Va.) of North Carolina State who ran 24:16.
Local favorite Andrew Kimpel of Spokane, a freshman at Washington State University, gave the home crowd something to cheer about, as he nabbed the fourth position, running 24:19. Michael Lynch (Columbia, Md.) finished fifth in 24;24, and Ammar Moussa (Arcadia, Calif.) earned the final junior spot in 24:28.
Masters Championships
Opening the day of racing at Plantes Ferry was the masters men's and women's 8 km championships, as former Olympian Colleen De Reuck (Boulder, Colo.) won the women's title in 27:27, and Tracy Lokken (Marquette, Mich.), a former masters national champion, won the men's race in 25:39.
For more information on the 2010 USA Cross Country Championships visit www.usatf.org.
USA Cross Country Championships Slated for Feb. 13 in Spokane
(2-9-10) From USATF Press Release - American record holders Dathan Ritzenhein (Portland, Ore.) and Shalane Flanagan (Pittsboro, N.C.) lead the fields at the 2010 USA Cross Country Championships scheduled for Saturday at Plantes Ferry Recreation Park in Spokane, Wash.
Ritzenhein, a two-time Olympian, will look to take his third U.S. cross country title while Flanagan, the Olympic bronze medalist at 10,000 meters, will be on a quest for her fourth national cross country crown.
In addition to the national titles up for grabs in Spokane, open and junior men and women will qualify to represent Team USA at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships March 28 in Bydgoszcz, Poland.
In the women's race Flanagan will face defending champion Emily Brown (Minneapolis, Minn.), two-time USA Women's 10 km Champion Molly Huddle (Providence, R.I.) and six-time USA Cross Country team member Katie McGregor (Saint Louis Park, Minn.). The women's race will also see the return of 2006 USA 8 km Cross Country champion Blake Russell (Monterey, Calif.), who is returning to competition for the first time since the birth of her first child last year.
Also racing to make the 2010 Team USA Cross Country squad will be 2008 Olympic Marathon team member Magdalena Lewy Boulet (Oakland, Calif.), Renee Metivier Baillie (Boulder, Colo.), Kathy Newberry (Williamsburg, Va.) and Sara Hall (Mammoth Lakes, Calif.).
While Ritzenhein seems to be the clear-cut favorite for the men's title, a large contingent of rising stars as well as familiar faces will be in contention to make the Team USA cross country squad.
In the hunt to punch their ticket to Poland will be Scott Bauhs (Chico, Calif.), a three time NCAA Division II cross country champion; Patrick Smyth (Minneapolis, Minn.), the runner-up at this year's USA Half Marathon Championships; Billy Nelson (Springfield, Ore.), the runner-up in the 2008 Olympic Trials steeplechase; veterans Max King (Bend, Ore.) and Matt Gabrielson will both be seeking to make their fourth Team USA cross country squad.
The championships will consist of six cross country championship races for men's and women's categories with national titles on the line for junior, masters and open divisions. The nation's premier cross country event, the Championships will feature $40,000 in prize money.
Junior women
High school senior Emily Sisson (Chesterfield, Mo.), enters the USA Cross Country Championships as a slight favorite to capture the national crown, based on her third place finish in the 2009 Foot Locker national cross country championship, and a recent clocking of 9:25.70 in the 3000 indoors, beating several collegians.
Others to watch include four freshmen who placed in the top 100 in last fall's NCAA Division I cross country championships--Juliet Bottorff (Newark, Del.) from Duke (59th); Shelby Greany (Suffern, N.Y.) from Providence (89th); Kayla Hale (Indialantic, Fla.) from Duke (90th); and Emily Jones (Harvard, Mass.) from Georgetown (99th). 2009 California state champion and Foot Locker finalist Molly Grabill (Poway, Calif.), University of Washington freshman and 2008 Foot Locker finalist Lindsay Flanagan (Seattle, Wash.), and Kyle Blakeslee (Cannon Falls, Minn.) of NCAA Division II school Augustana College also merit consideration as top contenders.
Junior men
On the men's side, Trevor Dunbar (Kodiak, Alaska) of the University of Portland, who finished 76th at the 2009 NCAA Cross Country Championships, and was a high school All-American, enters the national championships as the leading contender. Dunbar's already run 8:04.96 indoors this year in Seattle.
Others to watch include the North Carolina State duo of Bobby Andrews (Wading River, N.Y.) and Andrew Colley (Williamsburg, Va.); Georgetown's Benjamin Furcht (Haverford, Pa.) and Bobby Peavey (Virginia Beach, Va.); Ohio State's Julian Meyer (Peninsula, Ohio); Shane Moskowitz (Bremerton, Wash.), the reigning Washington state cross country champion from Central Kitsap HS who finished ninth at the 2009 Foot Locker nationals, and the current national leader indoors in both the mile and 3000; and, Spokane native Andrew Kimpel (Spokane, Wash.) of Washington State University, the 2009 state 3A champ at 3,200 meters.
Masters Championships
National championships will also be decided for masters men and women at 8 km with titles on the line in five-year age groups beginning at age 40 and up.
The fields will feature masters aces Tracy Lokken (Marquette, Mich.), Ray Pugsley (Potomac Falls, Va.), Colleen De Reuck (Boulder, Colo.), Laura Haefeli (Boulder, Colo.); and Kathryn Martin (Northport, N.Y.).
For more information on the 2010 USA Cross Country Championships visit www.usatf.org.
Ritzenhein, a two-time Olympian, will look to take his third U.S. cross country title while Flanagan, the Olympic bronze medalist at 10,000 meters, will be on a quest for her fourth national cross country crown.
In addition to the national titles up for grabs in Spokane, open and junior men and women will qualify to represent Team USA at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships March 28 in Bydgoszcz, Poland.
In the women's race Flanagan will face defending champion Emily Brown (Minneapolis, Minn.), two-time USA Women's 10 km Champion Molly Huddle (Providence, R.I.) and six-time USA Cross Country team member Katie McGregor (Saint Louis Park, Minn.). The women's race will also see the return of 2006 USA 8 km Cross Country champion Blake Russell (Monterey, Calif.), who is returning to competition for the first time since the birth of her first child last year.
Also racing to make the 2010 Team USA Cross Country squad will be 2008 Olympic Marathon team member Magdalena Lewy Boulet (Oakland, Calif.), Renee Metivier Baillie (Boulder, Colo.), Kathy Newberry (Williamsburg, Va.) and Sara Hall (Mammoth Lakes, Calif.).
While Ritzenhein seems to be the clear-cut favorite for the men's title, a large contingent of rising stars as well as familiar faces will be in contention to make the Team USA cross country squad.
In the hunt to punch their ticket to Poland will be Scott Bauhs (Chico, Calif.), a three time NCAA Division II cross country champion; Patrick Smyth (Minneapolis, Minn.), the runner-up at this year's USA Half Marathon Championships; Billy Nelson (Springfield, Ore.), the runner-up in the 2008 Olympic Trials steeplechase; veterans Max King (Bend, Ore.) and Matt Gabrielson will both be seeking to make their fourth Team USA cross country squad.
The championships will consist of six cross country championship races for men's and women's categories with national titles on the line for junior, masters and open divisions. The nation's premier cross country event, the Championships will feature $40,000 in prize money.
Junior women
High school senior Emily Sisson (Chesterfield, Mo.), enters the USA Cross Country Championships as a slight favorite to capture the national crown, based on her third place finish in the 2009 Foot Locker national cross country championship, and a recent clocking of 9:25.70 in the 3000 indoors, beating several collegians.
Others to watch include four freshmen who placed in the top 100 in last fall's NCAA Division I cross country championships--Juliet Bottorff (Newark, Del.) from Duke (59th); Shelby Greany (Suffern, N.Y.) from Providence (89th); Kayla Hale (Indialantic, Fla.) from Duke (90th); and Emily Jones (Harvard, Mass.) from Georgetown (99th). 2009 California state champion and Foot Locker finalist Molly Grabill (Poway, Calif.), University of Washington freshman and 2008 Foot Locker finalist Lindsay Flanagan (Seattle, Wash.), and Kyle Blakeslee (Cannon Falls, Minn.) of NCAA Division II school Augustana College also merit consideration as top contenders.
Junior men
On the men's side, Trevor Dunbar (Kodiak, Alaska) of the University of Portland, who finished 76th at the 2009 NCAA Cross Country Championships, and was a high school All-American, enters the national championships as the leading contender. Dunbar's already run 8:04.96 indoors this year in Seattle.
Others to watch include the North Carolina State duo of Bobby Andrews (Wading River, N.Y.) and Andrew Colley (Williamsburg, Va.); Georgetown's Benjamin Furcht (Haverford, Pa.) and Bobby Peavey (Virginia Beach, Va.); Ohio State's Julian Meyer (Peninsula, Ohio); Shane Moskowitz (Bremerton, Wash.), the reigning Washington state cross country champion from Central Kitsap HS who finished ninth at the 2009 Foot Locker nationals, and the current national leader indoors in both the mile and 3000; and, Spokane native Andrew Kimpel (Spokane, Wash.) of Washington State University, the 2009 state 3A champ at 3,200 meters.
Masters Championships
National championships will also be decided for masters men and women at 8 km with titles on the line in five-year age groups beginning at age 40 and up.
The fields will feature masters aces Tracy Lokken (Marquette, Mich.), Ray Pugsley (Potomac Falls, Va.), Colleen De Reuck (Boulder, Colo.), Laura Haefeli (Boulder, Colo.); and Kathryn Martin (Northport, N.Y.).
For more information on the 2010 USA Cross Country Championships visit www.usatf.org.
Destination Races introduces New Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon
(2-5-10) From Press Release – Destination Races, LLC is expanding its popular Wine Country Half Marathon Series to Oregon. The fourth, and newest, edition to this series, the Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon, will be held on September 5, 2010 with activities planned throughout the Labor Day weekend.
The event features a bucolic 13.1 mile course starting at Stoller Vineyards and Winery in Dundee. Runners then wind through the heart of the Willamette Valley, finishing in the town of Carlton where the Wine & Music Festival is held from 9:00am to noon. Local wineries will be pouring at the festival which also features the race awards ceremony, live band, exhibitor booths, and beer and food garden. The festival is co-sponsored by Ken Wright Cellars and the Willamette Valley Wineries Association.
The Race Expo is held on Saturday from 10:00am to 6:00pm at The Allison Inn, a luxury resort located in Newberg. Open to the public, the expo features exhibitor booths, packet pickup for runners, informational seminars and a wine and food tasting hosted by Chehalem Mountain Winegrowers.
According to Matt Dockstader, founder of Destination Races, the event is positioned to introduce the Oregon wine country to a whole new market, "This area is very picturesque, the wines are outstanding and best of all, the people here are so warm and welcoming." Dockstader added, "I really believe this is going to be one of the premier destination races in the country and if the other Wine Country Half Marathons are any indication of what’s to come, Oregon wine country can see a measureable boost in tourism that weekend due to the event."
The Oregon Sports Authority played a leading role in bringing the event to Oregon and facilitated introduction to event partners, making it possible for a 2010 event to come to fruition. "We're delighted to help bring the Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon to the Yamhill Valley," said Drew Mahalic, CEO of the Oregon Sports Authority. "It's a chance to share two of Oregon's greatest passions -- wine and running -- with visitors coming to participate from across the country."
Destination Races also produces the Napa-to-Sonoma, Santa Barbara and Healdsburg Wine Country Half Marathons in California. These boutique-style events draw runners from all over the country and are limited to 3,000 runners or less, usually selling out well in advance of the race. The Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon also offers a team competition and a 2-person relay.
Elite runners will compete for $2,000 in prize money sponsored by West Coast Bank, plus Ball Watches and magnums of wine. Each participant receives a technical running shirt, colorful finisher’s medal, and logo wine glass. Top three finishers in each age category win a bottle of wine and other awards. The Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon is limited to 2,000 participants in its inaugural year. Registration is currently open and can be accessed on the event website at www.run4oregonwine.com. For more information on the event series, visit www.destinationraces.com.
The event features a bucolic 13.1 mile course starting at Stoller Vineyards and Winery in Dundee. Runners then wind through the heart of the Willamette Valley, finishing in the town of Carlton where the Wine & Music Festival is held from 9:00am to noon. Local wineries will be pouring at the festival which also features the race awards ceremony, live band, exhibitor booths, and beer and food garden. The festival is co-sponsored by Ken Wright Cellars and the Willamette Valley Wineries Association.
The Race Expo is held on Saturday from 10:00am to 6:00pm at The Allison Inn, a luxury resort located in Newberg. Open to the public, the expo features exhibitor booths, packet pickup for runners, informational seminars and a wine and food tasting hosted by Chehalem Mountain Winegrowers.
According to Matt Dockstader, founder of Destination Races, the event is positioned to introduce the Oregon wine country to a whole new market, "This area is very picturesque, the wines are outstanding and best of all, the people here are so warm and welcoming." Dockstader added, "I really believe this is going to be one of the premier destination races in the country and if the other Wine Country Half Marathons are any indication of what’s to come, Oregon wine country can see a measureable boost in tourism that weekend due to the event."
The Oregon Sports Authority played a leading role in bringing the event to Oregon and facilitated introduction to event partners, making it possible for a 2010 event to come to fruition. "We're delighted to help bring the Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon to the Yamhill Valley," said Drew Mahalic, CEO of the Oregon Sports Authority. "It's a chance to share two of Oregon's greatest passions -- wine and running -- with visitors coming to participate from across the country."
Destination Races also produces the Napa-to-Sonoma, Santa Barbara and Healdsburg Wine Country Half Marathons in California. These boutique-style events draw runners from all over the country and are limited to 3,000 runners or less, usually selling out well in advance of the race. The Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon also offers a team competition and a 2-person relay.
Elite runners will compete for $2,000 in prize money sponsored by West Coast Bank, plus Ball Watches and magnums of wine. Each participant receives a technical running shirt, colorful finisher’s medal, and logo wine glass. Top three finishers in each age category win a bottle of wine and other awards. The Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon is limited to 2,000 participants in its inaugural year. Registration is currently open and can be accessed on the event website at www.run4oregonwine.com. For more information on the event series, visit www.destinationraces.com.
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