KLM Curaçao Marathon

Credit : ebodie KLM Curaçao Marathon Wojciech Kopec grinded past more than 72 runners to win in 02:43:50. Coming in second was Daniel Poulton (02:59:02). Robbert Luttikhuizen got the third place in 03:07:23. For the women, Esmé Möricke took top honours by finishing the race in 03:02:00 . Willemijn Wolthuis earned runner-up honours with a time of 03:46:07. The third place went to Marieke Van Loon with a time of 03:48:23 Top 5 Men 1 Wojciech Kopec 02:43:50 2 Daniel Poulton 02:59:02 3 Robbert Luttikhuizen 03:07:23 4 Ernesto Silva 03:12:54 5 Grzegorz Bogunia 03:14:56 Top 5 Women 1 Esmé Möricke 03:02:00 2 Willemijn Wolthuis 03:46:07 3 Marieke Van Loon 03:48:23 4 Jeannine Liebrand 03:49:11 5 Andrea Mehner 03:49:48 Complete results Bright Half Marathon Jonathan Busby outpaced more then 299 runners to win in 01:23:54. Oscar Montero earned runner-up honours with a time of 01:27:28. John De Rooij got the third place in 01:27:40. In the ladies race, Lana Gobert finished first in 01:29:50 . She finished 6 minutes 33 secondes ahead of Patricia Nolf. Rounding out the top three was Suzanne Brummel with a time of 01:39:22. Top 5 Men 1 Jonathan Busby 01:23:54 2 Oscar Montero 01:27:28 3 John De Rooij 01:27:40 4 Alrric Kock 01:29:15 5 Robert-Jan Gras 01:32:14 Top 5 Women 1 Lana Gobert 01:29:50 2 Patricia Nolf 01:36:23 3 Suzanne Brummel 01:39:22 4 Anne Van Kooten 01:43:03 5 Astrid Elisabeth Theuratsbacher 01:45:56 Complete results Intertrust Curaçao 10K Jethro St. Fleur scored victory with a time of 00:39:15. He bested Ruliano Bernabela who crossed the finish line une minute 34 secondes behind him. Eilian Huisman got the third place in 00:41:30. In the women’s race, Pirjo Lumme took top honours by finishing the race in 00:52:46 , ahead of Mariana Severino (00:53:40). The third place went to Barbara Krijt with a time of 00:53:56 Top 5 Men 1 Jethro St. Fleur 00:39:15 2 Ruliano Bernabela 00:40:49 3 Eilian Huisman 00:41:30 4 Darral Erasmus 00:42:55 5 Sander Kock 00:43:08 Top 5 Women 1 Pirjo Lumme 00:52:46 2 Mariana Severino 00:53:40 3 Barbara Krijt 00:53:56 4 Miriam Klop 00:55:17 5 Deborah Van Grootveld 00:58:18 Complete results Cavalier 5K Frederik Vielhaber finished first in 00:40:49. Tobias Kammerlander earned runner-up honours with a time of 00:40:56. William Polinder got the third place in 00:42:20. For the women, Lotte Verleng won the race with a time of 00:48:53 . She finished 5 minutes une seconde ahead of Nathalie Nelemans. Gieny Van Niejenhuis got the third place in 00:54:48. Top 5 Men 1 Frederik Vielhaber 00:40:49 2 Tobias Kammerlander 00:40:56 3 William Polinder 00:42:20 4 Kelvin Acosta 00:42:28 5 Richard Carvajal 00:44:02 Top 5 Women 1 Lotte Verleng 00:48:53 2 Nathalie Nelemans 00:53:54 3 Gieny Van Niejenhuis 00:54:48 4 Lisa Anki Janson 00:56:28 5 Fransjesca Van Grimbergen 00:57:28 Complete results

Credit : KLM Curacao Marathon KLM Curaçao Marathon Daniel Korevaar took top spot in 02:48:20. Coming in second was Piotr Suchenia (03:01:39). Finishing third was Jeroen Plevier (03:11:31). For the women, Patricia Nolf won the race with a time of 03:55:51 , followed by Leonie Krebbers who finished with a time of 04:15:04. The third place went to Daniela Meister with a time of 04:20:15 Top 5 Men Top 5 Women Complete results Albert Heijn Half Marathon Joatham Kock outpaced more then 310 runners to win in 01:32:37. Marcio Lopez earned runner-up honors with a time of 01:35:22. Alrric Kock (01:36:18) made notched third place. In the women’s race, Marlies Kort claimed victory with a time of 01:27:29 . Cordien Schreurs earned runner-up honors with a time of 01:42:55. The third place went to Eline Schipper with a time of 01:52:40 Top 5 Men Top 5 Women Complete results Intertrust Curaçao 10K Rashid Rosalina grinded past more than 639 runners to win in 00:37:02. He finished 3 minutes 12 seconds ahead of Jonathan busby. Richard Carvojal (00:42:36) made notched third place. For the women, Mariska Brittijn scored victory with a time of 00:45:18 . Robin Tuoonen earned runner-up honors with a time of 00:49:20. The third place went to Stefanie van der Veer with a time of 00:52:37 Top 5 Men Top 5 Women Complete results Curaçao Trail 10.5 km Damiën van de Pol outran roughly 190 runners to win with a time of 00:46:13. Michiel van der Vlies secured second in this year’s race with a time of 00:47:37. The third place went to Tom Blaauw with a time of 00:48:46 In the women’s race, Suus Krediet took top spot in 00:52:57 . She finished 52 seconds ahead of Marjo Liikanen. Rounding out the top three was Marleen Bolhuis with a time of 00:56:30. Top 5 Men Top 5 Women Complete results Cavalier 5K Waldemar Nahr finished first in 00:17:14. Coming in second was Nathaniel Barbula (00:18:11). Ezekiel Camelia (00:18:41) made notched third place. In the women’s race, Qyone Antersijn took top spot in 00:21:08 . She finished one minute 30 seconds ahead of Rijanel Eerson. The third place went to Nina Hansen with a time of 00:24:23 Top 5 Men Top 5 Women Complete results §staticmap(22754,5,800,200)

Credit : ebodie On Sunday 30 November 2014, Willemstad, the capital of Curacao, will host the first edition of the KLM Curacao Marathon; the first on the island. The running event for people of all ages, schools and businesses will comprise a unique course as well as lots of musical support from start to finish. Participants in the KLM Curacao Marathon can choose between various distances: 5 k (walk or run), 10 k (walk or run), a half marathon, a full marathon (duo) or a 15 k Trail. The event expects to welcome participants from all over the world. Course The event will follow a unique route. The starting point is the Lions Dive & Beach Resort. Participants in the half and full marathon will run along the water of Curacao, over the famous Queen Emma pontoon bridge (‘swinging old lady’), and over the Queen Juliana Bridge – one of the world’s highest bridges at 185 feet above the sea, a route that is normally not open to people on foot. The famous “Handelskade” is also part of the route. Musical support It promises to be a vibrant occasion for participants and spectators alike. Radio Dolfijn and Curom Broadcasting will report on the event from start to finish, so that those unable to attend can also follow the developments. An audio license has been granted for the entire trajectory, and hotels along the route, such as the Avila Hotel, Renaissance Curacao Resort & Casino, Hilton Curacao Resort and Kura Hulanda Village & Spa Curacao, as well as the Curacao Tourist Bureau will provide support by means of drinking stations and Caribbean music. Before and after The evening before the event there will be a traditional ‘Pasta Party’; the first edition of which is being developed with the support of Michelin star chef and marathon runner Pascal Jalhay, in collaboration with Curacao “Culinair”. The finish and after-party will be celebrated at one of the island’s most popular beaches, in front of the Lions Dive Hotel & Beach Resort. The awards will be presented on a stage floating in the ocean. Registration Participants can register online via klmcuracaomarathon.com . Every participant will receive a start number with time registration, a medal and a t-shirt. The results will be available online immediately after the finish. On Saturday 29 November there will also be the Lito Kids’ Run, sponsored by Maduro & Curiel’s Bank. Organisation The Run in the Sun Foundation is organising this event in cooperation with the Curacao Tourist Board, Curacao Athletics Association and the Curacao Hospitality and Tourism Association. The Royal Netherlands Navy will support the organisers, with particular emphasis on the 15 km Trail. The goal of the Foundation is to promote running on Curacao among people of all ages. It believes that the positive influence of sports and running events can contribute to a better relationship between various communities, stimulate a healthier lifestyle, and promote tourism to Curacao. The Board of the Foundation consists of initiator Kees van Muiswinkel, Race Director Wim Verhoorn and Martin Does of Kuoni and Does Travel & Cadushi Tours. Sponsoring KLM is the main sponsor of the event as running is a much-loved sport among many of the airline’s most loyal customers. Moreover, the sport is becoming increasingly popular and can be enjoyed by travellers around the world. KLM also values the social role of the event, stimulating young and old to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. Moreover, in late 2014, KLM will have been flying to Curacao for 80 years. Other partners include the Curacao Tourist Board, Curacao Hospitality and Tourism Association, Does Travel & Cadushi Tours, Insel Air, Intertrust, Janssen de Jong Groep, Lions Dive & Beach Resort, Madura and Curiel’s Bank and Kuoni Netherlands. Charity In association with the KLM Curacao Marathon 2014, the Run in the Sun Foundation has initiated the charity ‘Run 4 Shoes!’. When registering participants can make a donation, and donate running shoes for Curacao children in all participating hotels.