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Credit : kaerntenlaeuft Dominik Sowieja grinded past more than 1208 runners to win in 01:09:47. Markus Bretterklieber earned runner-up honours with a time of 01:11:46. Rounding out the top three was Janez Mulej with a time of 01:12:11. In the ladies race, it was Thea Heim (01:16:43) taking the top spot. Anja Fink earned runner-up honours with a time of 01:22:06. Finishing third was Barbara Bischof (01:23:39). Top 5 Men 1 Dominik Sowieja GER 01:09:47 2 Markus Bretterklieber AUT 01:11:46 3 Janez Mulej SLO 01:12:11 4 Gernot Hammer AUT 01:16:10 5 Jürgen Kropf AUT 01:16:16 Top 5 Women 1 Thea Heim GER 01:16:43 2 Anja Fink SLO 01:22:06 3 Barbara Bischof AUT 01:23:39 4 Verena Cerna GER 01:24:00 5 Katrin Ochs GER 01:26:31 Complete results

Credit : Raptor54 The TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon has announced plans to offer a virtual event in 2020, with opportunities to participate in the month of September. Race officials have reviewed best practices from the CDC (Center for Disease Control) and from the WHO (World Health Organization). The team also consulted with local officials and healthcare providers. Based on recommendations and feedback, the race Board of Directors decided the virtual option would be the best decision to ensure health and safety within our race community during the COVID-19 pandemic. “This is the best decision for our specific event due to the very large crowd at the starting line and at the post race party,” Moreno said. “Also, our event requires months of planning and we would not be able to make this decision any later than we are right now.” The virtual QCM will offer a Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, 1-Mile, and Kids Run. Participants will have from Sept. 1 until Sept. 27 to submit finish times to be posted in the final results. Participants will receive shirts, finish medals, race bib, and packet. The 2020 race will not offer prize money for elite runners, overall awards, or age group awards. Race officials have planned a fun 2-day “drive through” packet pickup at the East Moline race headquarters. The packet pickup will include sponsor recognition. Other new plans for 2020 include a revised race website and new merchandise, as well as continuation of the Brew Star Series, QC Coaster Challenge, and Training Program. Complete details on the virtual offerings for 2020 will be available online at www.qcmarathon.org.

Credit : Sangudo Edmonton, April 27, 2020 — The organizers of the Servus Edmonton Marathon announce that this year’s event, scheduled for August 14, 15, and 16, 2020, is cancelled due to the COVID-19 health situation. Last week, all mass events for the summer of 2020 were cancelled under authority of the Chief Medical Officer of Alberta Health Services (AHS) which necessarily includes the Servus Edmonton Marathon. We know how important the event is to our city and the running community, with participants from near and far. Keep aspiring to your training goals and aim for August 20-22, 2021, because we are already making plans to see you then. “As runners ourselves, we held out hope that the event could go ahead, because we tend to be an optimistic group and we love putting it on for the community. However, it is best that we protect our runners, volunteers and staff, and support our courageous healthcare professionals by being part of the solution in our battle against COVID-19.” – Tom Keogh, Director “I look forward to seeing everyone at the Service Edmonton Marathon 2021. For now, I encourage you to continue to run and enjoy the mental, physical and spiritual benefits . In your training practice physical distancing and use social media and runningroom.com to stay socially connect and for all your training resources. Stay safe, stay health and stay physically fit” – John Stanton, Running Room Founder All registered 2020 participants will have the right to rollover their registration fee to either 2021 or 2022. More information will be published in fall of 2020. Taking care of our physical and mental health is as important as ever in these challenging times. In alignment with the City of Edmonton Live Active Strategy (#liveactiveyeg), we encourage participants of all abilities to do regular physical activity while maintaining physical distance (2m/6.5 feet). We are all in this together. Edmonton Marathon

Brampton, ON – Amid the recent developments surrounding COVID-19, the Brampton Half Marathon, which was scheduled for June 13-14, is now postponed to 2021. The decision was made with the guidance of Peel Public Health, the Province of Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer and the World Health Organization. The postponement is in the best interests of everyone in an effort to limit and reduce the spread of COVID-19. The rescheduled event will now be taking place June 12-13, 2021. “This is disappointing news for the participants who have been training for this race,” says Mayor Patrick Brown. “However, your health is important during this pandemic. I hope you will join us next year for the inaugural Brampton Half Marathon.” All eyes were set on the spring of 2020 to be the inaugural year of the event, organized by Landmark Sport Group, who also manages the Mississauga Marathon and the Oakville Half Marathon. Landmark Sport Group’s first priority is always the safety of its participants, spectators, volunteers, staff and the community. Participants who have registered for the 2020 event will have their entries deferred to next year’s run. “We know it’s the right decision,” says Elliott Kerr, Race Chairman and President of Landmark Sport Group. “We all have a role to play in our collective effort to beat the COVID-19 virus. Our way of life will return, and I welcome everyone to join us in 2021. In the meantime, be smart, protect yourself and your family, and we will prevail.” For more information and the latest updates, visit www.bramptonhalfmarathon.com. About the Brampton Half Marathon The Brampton Half Marathon offers participants the option of running or walking the half marathon or the 10K. This two-day event takes place at Mount Pleasant Civic Square. The inaugural event will take place in June 12-13, 2021.

Credit : Glass City Marathon Toledo, Ohio – January 17, 2020: The 44th Running of the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon has attracted the deepest women’s field in the event’s history, with each woman boasting a very impressive personal record. The race will take place on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at the University of Toledo, finishing inside the Glass Bowl Stadium. “We’ve worked hard to develop a course and environment here in Toledo that is friendly to elite marathon and half marathon runners from across the country and around the world. Each year we attract more top talent than the previous, and 2020 is shaping up for another extremely competitive race,” said Clint McCormick, race director, Mercy Health Glass City Marathon (GCM). Maura Lemon boasts the top-seeded female time in the event. Lemon won the 2018 GCM in a course record time of 2:45:37, and recently ran a personal best and Olympic Trials qualifying time of 2:42:42 at the 2018 California International Marathon. Lemon will next compete at the 2020 United States Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta, Georgia - prior to running GCM. “I have participated in the GCM weekend events in some form or fashion almost every year for the last 8 years, and it is always such a quality event,” Lemon said. “The marathon course is by far my favorite, especially the segments in Wildwood Metropark. The crowd support coming into the Glass Bowl is such a rush and a great way to finish the race. I can’t wait to toe the line again in April.” Additional Female Elite Runners Signed Up To-Date: - Maura Lemon, Dayton, OH, Marathon Personal Record: 2:42:42 - Emily van Wasshenova, Monroe, Ml, Marathon Personal Record: 2:54:17 - Kerri Toney, Richmond, VA, Marathon Personal Record: 2:55:38 - Sophia Afridi , Perrysburg, OH, Marathon Personal Record: 2:56:45 - Ashton Swinford, Hudson, OH, Marathon Personal Record: 2:58:53 - Christina Carradine, Fort Wayne, IN, Marathon Personal Record: 2:58:50 - Anna Balouris, Pittsburgh, PA, Marathon Personal Record: 2:58:22 - Jennifer Gorham, Hilliard, OH, Marathon Personal Record: 2:58:32 - Grace Bakker, LaSalle, Ontario, Marathon Personal Record: 3:00:00 - Meryl Haring, Shaker Heights, OH, Marathon Personal Record: 3:00:36 - Laura Pierce, Monroe, Ml, Marathon Personal Record: 3:02:38 - Julie Riffle, Perrysburg, OH, Half Marathon Personal Record: 1:25:53 GCM also features the Savage 5k on Saturday, with the Owens Corning Half Marathon, and the Yark Subaru 5-Person Relay on Sunday. Visit www.glasscitymarathon.org for more details or to register. The winner of the marathon will receive $1,500 and an additional $500 if the course record is broken with the win. The overall prize purse for the weekend is over $20,000. For more information, please visit www.glasscitymarathon.org. The Mercy Health Glass City Marathon is brought to you by Mercy Health, Owens Corning, YARK Subaru, Savage, PNC Bank, Metroparks of Toledo, Dave’s Running Shop, iHeart Radio, Buckeye Broadband, BCSN, and Michelob Ultra and is hosted by the University of Toledo. The Mercy Health Glass City Marathon is a Toledo Roadrunners Club event (TRRC) produced and managed by Run Toledo, Inc. TRRC is a private 501© (3) non-profit organization that organizes several local running events and supports camaraderie through friends who share a lifestyle of fitness enthusiasm. For more information regarding additional Toledo Roadrunner Club events, please visit www.toledoroadrunners.org.

Credit : FOE 1968 semi-marathon Bethwel Kibet outpaced more then 2136 runners to win in 01:06:03. He bested Vincent Nchogu who crossed the finish line 18 seconds behind him. Rounding out the top three was Ernest Ketwony Kimutai with a time of 01:06:25. In the ladies race, Maria Koropotskia won the race with a time of 01:16:21 , ahead of Eunice Lucia (01:18:27). Nzembi Kithone got the third place in 01:19:35. Top 5 Men 1 Bethwel Kibet KEN 01:06:03 2 Vincent Nchogu KEN 01:06:21 3 Ernest Ketwony Kimutai 01:06:25 4 Andrew Mangata Kwemoi KEN 01:07:05 5 Ilya Tiapkin KGZ 01:07:16 Top 5 Women 1 Maria Koropotskia KGZ 01:16:21 2 Eunice Lucia KEN 01:18:27 3 Nzembi Kithone KEN 01:19:35 4 Camille Chaigneau 01:20:19 5 Laure Desmurs 01:24:35 Complete results les foulées beaunoises – 10.4 km Anton Hrabovsky outran roughly 1933 runners to win with a time of 00:33:02. He finished 13 seconds ahead of Alexandre Bourgeois. Khalid Chahid got the third place in 00:33:25. In the women’s race, Nataliya Chatkina won the race with a time of 00:42:06 , ahead of Mireille Mull Jochem (00:42:33). Finishing third was Ascencion Garcia (00:43:20). Top 5 Men 1 Anton Hrabovsky UKR 00:33:02 2 Alexandre Bourgeois 00:33:15 3 Khalid Chahid 00:33:25 4 Matthieu Bourgeois 00:36:06 5 Alex Auloy 00:36:35 Top 5 Women 1 Nataliya Chatkina RUS 00:42:06 2 Mireille Mull Jochem 00:42:33 3 Ascencion Garcia 00:43:20 4 Laetitia Melier Feutrie 00:43:46 5 Florence Vallet 00:44:20 Complete results

Credit : Austin Redd Marathon Mieczyslaw Swiatkowski grinded past more than 370 runners to win in 02:36:10. He bested Donald Alexander who crossed the finish line 4 minutes 32 seconds behind him. Jonathan Neal (02:45:07) made notched third place. In the ladies race, it was Aubrey Lemine who took the top spot in 02:45:20 , ahead of Hollyann Swann (02:46:48). Rounding out the top three was Ashley Wilson with a time of 03:16:36. Top 5 Men 1 Mieczyslaw Swiatkowski 02:36:10 2 Donald Alexander 02:40:42 3 Jonathan Neal 02:45:07 4 Caleb Bowen 02:46:48 5 Daniel Ray 02:49:25 Top 5 Women 1 Aubrey Lemine 02:45:20 2 Hollyann Swann 02:46:48 3 Ashley Wilson 03:16:36 4 Kelley Moyer 03:17:17 5 Vicki Gerrein 03:18:10 Complete results Half Marathon Matthew Leonard outpaced more then 891 runners to win in 01:14:51, followed by Caleb Keller who finished with a time of 01:16:33. Anthony Jaime got the third place in 01:16:38. For the women, Heather Cleary finished first in 01:25:40 , followed by Kristie Kachler who finished with a time of 01:26:17. Missy Moore got the third place in 01:29:34. Top 5 Men 1 Matthew Leonard 01:14:51 2 Caleb Keller 01:16:33 3 Anthony Jaime 01:16:38 4 Nick Bias 01:16:48 5 Peter Starnes 01:19:18 Top 5 Women 1 Heather Cleary 01:25:40 2 Kristie Kachler 01:26:17 3 Missy Moore 01:29:34 4 Meagen Carter 01:34:28 5 Juila Gibson 01:35:05 Complete results 5K Run/Walk Nathan Hauke took top spot in 00:19:18. Coming in second was Robert Mayer (00:19:26). The third place went to Henry Swartz with a time of 00:20:20 For the women, it was Kelsie Smoot (00:24:11) taking the top spot. She finished 7 seconds ahead of Hannah Dengler. While Addison Burt came in third at 00:25:00 Top 5 Men 1 Nathan Hauke 00:19:18 2 Robert Mayer 00:19:26 3 Henry Swartz 00:20:20 4 Devin O’Sullivan 00:20:39 5 Fred Jones 00:20:44 Top 5 Women 1 Kelsie Smoot 00:24:11 2 Hannah Dengler 00:24:18 3 Addison Burt 00:25:00 4 Claire Johnson 00:25:11 5 Audrey Adkins 00:25:13 Complete results

World Athletics has recognised Tallinn Marathon as a Bronze Label race. This is the first time a sports event held in Estonia is awarded such a high international organisational standard. This year, 21,494 runners from 65 countries in total took part in the international sports event with the highest participation rate in Estonia. Next year, the public’s interest will likely be even greater, because in 2020, both the marathon and half marathon of Tallinn Marathon will be World Athletics Bronze Level races. For the first time ever, the organisers have set limits for participant numbers at different distances to ensure better planning for the major event. In 2020, the largest sports event in Estonia will allow four thousand participants on the marathon course, five thousand on the half marathon course and twelve thousand on the 10 km racetrack. Registration is already open at www.tallinnmarathon.ee. The three-day event of 2020 involving the best athletes and thousands of enthusiasts starts on Friday, 11 September with the 5 km Nike Youth Race, continues on Saturday, 12 September with the half marathon (21.1 km) and 10 km, the grand final is on Sunday, 13 September withthe marathon (42.2 km) and kids’ races. Other World Athletics Bronze Label marathons include the Venice, Florence, Geneva, Copenhagen, Madrid, Krakow, Barcelona, Sao Paolo, Porto, Bucharest and Sofia marathons.Tallinn Marathon got the chance to apply for certification as a World Athletics label race thanks to the contributions of the Ministry of Culture, City of Tallinn, Estonian Athletic Association and many supporters.

Half Marathon The victory went to Zach Brooks who crossed the finish line at 01:25:46. Coming in second was Marquis Cox (01:27:13). Finishing third was Jason Benham (01:27:55). In the ladies race, it was Margaret Vido (01:19:15) taking the top spot. She finished 9 minutes 19 secondes ahead of Adrienne Viola. The third place went to Olivia Derogatis with a time of 01:30:24 Top 5 Men 1 Zach Brooks 01:25:46 2 Marquis Cox 01:27:13 3 Jason Benham 01:27:55 4 Michael E Wszolek 01:27:59 5 Phil Dick 01:28:02 Top 5 Women 1 Margaret Vido 01:19:15 2 Adrienne Viola 01:28:34 3 Olivia Derogatis 01:30:24 4 Lauren Jackson 01:32:30 5 Meghan Duffy 01:35:01 Complete results 10 Mile Walk/Run Zach Brooks finished first in 01:25:46. Marquis Cox earned runner-up honours with a time of 01:27:13. Jason Benham got the third place in 01:27:55. For the women, it was Margaret Vido who took the top spot in 01:19:15 . She bested Adrienne Viola who crossed the finish line 9 minutes 19 secondes behind her. Olivia Derogatis got the third place in 01:30:24. Top 5 Men 1 Zach Brooks 01:25:46 2 Marquis Cox 01:27:13 3 Jason Benham 01:27:55 4 Michael E Wszolek 01:27:59 5 Phil Dick 01:28:02 Top 5 Women 1 Margaret Vido 01:19:15 2 Adrienne Viola 01:28:34 3 Olivia Derogatis 01:30:24 4 Lauren Jackson 01:32:30 5 Meghan Duffy 01:35:01 Complete results 5K Zach Brooks outran roughly 507 runners to win with a time of 01:25:46. Marquis Cox earned runner-up honours with a time of 01:27:13. Finishing third was Jason Benham (01:27:55). In the women’s race, Margaret Vido took top honours by finishing the race in 01:19:15 , ahead of Adrienne Viola (01:28:34). The third place went to Olivia Derogatis with a time of 01:30:24 Top 5 Men 1 Zach Brooks 01:25:46 2 Marquis Cox 01:27:13 3 Jason Benham 01:27:55 4 Michael E Wszolek 01:27:59 5 Phil Dick 01:28:02 Top 5 Women 1 Margaret Vido 01:19:15 2 Adrienne Viola 01:28:34 3 Olivia Derogatis 01:30:24 4 Lauren Jackson 01:32:30 5 Meghan Duffy 01:35:01 Complete results

Credit : Raptor54 MOLINE, IL – The most dominant runner in the history of the TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon headlines the 2019 women’s elite runner field. Hirut Guangul (Ethiopia) is entered in the 22nd annual, 26.2-mile race with a 7-am start Sept. 22nd at John Deere Commons. Guangul owns four wins in her four races at the QCM and has the women’s course record as well. Her QCM victories include titles in 2016 (2:44:25), 2015 (2:39:10), 2013 (2:38:50), and the record in 2012 (2:35:07). Guangul is coming off an impressive 1:15:03 effort at the Edmonton Half Marathon last month, good for a second-place finish. She is running strong this year, after taking a break from marathon racing. In addition to her success at the QCM, from 2012-2016, she also set her personal record of 2:34:02 at the 2012 Twin Cities Marathon (second), ran a 2:38:24 at the 2016 Buffalo Marathon (first), ran 2:35:31 at the 2016 Dongguan China Marathon, and ran 2:38:07 at the 2015 Hong Kong Marathon. Ayantu Dakebo Hailemaryam (Ethiopia) should be a top contender in the field as well. She won the 2017 Pittsburgh Marathon (2:36:20) and in 2016 ran well at New York City (2:37:07) and at Twin Cities (2:37:32). Caitlin Robinson (Oakland, CA) is a top American contender. She has qualified for three USA Olympic Marathon Trials (2012, 2016, 2020). Her recent best is a 2:43:09 at the 2018 Grandma’s Marathon. She ran 2:50:26 at the 2018 Houston Marathon and has a lifetime best of 2:41:37 (2011 Boston). Robinson also is the 2015 USATF 50K Trail champion. Bose Gemeda Assefa (Ethiopia) returns to the QCM, following last year’s runner-up finish in 2:48:53. She ran a solid 2:39:15 at the 2019 Pittsburgh Marathon. Gadise Fita Megersa (Ethiopia) was second at the 2017 Cleveland Marathon in 2:44:23 and ran 2:44:25 at the 2016 Lodz Poland Marathon. Gladys Cheboi (Kenya) should be another top contender, she won the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Marathon in 2:46:10 and ran a 2017 half marathon in 1:14:19 at Grandma’s. Doreen Kitaka (Kenya) returns to the QCM this year. She placed third in 2017 in 2:51:00, Kitaka recently ran a 36:16 10K this year in Nairobi. Maria Lindberg (Elmhurst, IL) is another top American in the field. Lindberg was second at this year’s Rock ‘n Roll Arizona Marathon in 2:52:22, previously she won the 2014 Bayshore Marathon (2:50:46). Alem Ashebir (Kenya) recently ran 1:06:38 in the 2018 Bronx 10-Mile. Ashebir has run 2:46:57 at the 2011 Grandma’s and has a lifetime best at 2:37:08. Jane Cherop (Kenya) is in the field with a 2:48:53 effort from the 2017 Wuxi China Marathon. Jacquline Nyetipei (Kenya) recently ran 2:47:15 at the 2018 Hong Kong Marathon and should be a solid contender. Betty Kithambi (Kenya) recently ran 1:15:57 at the 2015 Vannes, France, Half and has a lifetime marathon best of 2:45:00. Former Augustana College standout Elizabeth Lundine (Davenport, IA) is in the open field, she placed seventh at the 2017 QCM and was second in the 2016 QCM Half. Amy Regan (Lenexa, KS) is making her marathon debut at the QCM. Regan was a six-time NCAA Division III Champion at Stevens Institute of Technology. Her PR’s follow: 16:23 (5K), 33:28 (10K), and 1:16:21 (Half Marathon). The top master’s seed is Jennifer VandeVegte (Sioux Center, IA). She placed fourth overall at the 2018 Des Moines Marathon and was third master’s at the 2017 Indianapolis Marathon. Mel Foster Co. Half Features Balanced Field The 2019 Mel Foster Co. Half Marathon features a balanced field with a number of top contenders. Claudia Becque (Boulder, CO) has had a successful career at the national level. She is a three-time USA Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier (2008, 2012, 2016) and was a member of Team USA at the 2016 World 50K Championship. She was fifth at the 2014 USA Marathon Championship. The former Marquette runner has a lifetime Half best of 1:16:22. Jane Bareikis (Crestwood, IL) is another top elite in the half. She won the 2019 Toledo Half in 1:17:06 and ran 2:42:38 at the Chicago Marathon. Sarah Keino (Kenya) is in the field, from the DUMA Team, and owns a 1:17 PR. Daniella Orton (Cincinnati, OH) ran two solid races last year: a 1:23:50 at the Flying Pig Half Marathon and a 2:51:00 at the Indianapolis Marathon. Regan Weidner (Platteville, WI) enters the field following a solid Half Marathon earlier this year at the CRANDIC race in Iowa City. Her winning time was 1:24:25. Andi Ripley (Rockford, MI) is another top elite, her PR’s include a 2:55:28 (marathon), a 37:24 (10K), and a 17:35 (5K). Kiera Depies (Verona, WI) rounds out the elite field, her recent best effort was a 29:33 8K at the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle. The women’s half marathon record is 1:14:23 by Laura Batterink (Evanston, IL) from 2014. FULL MARATHON WOMEN (15) - with bib numbers: 18. Alem Ashebir, Ethiopia 12. Gladys Cheboi, Kenya 20. Jane Cherop, Kenya 4. Ayantu Dakebo Hailemaryam, Ethiopia 10. Gadise Fita Megersa, Ethiopia 8. Bose Gemeda Assefa, Ethiopia 2. Hirut Guangul, Ethiopia 14. Doreen Kitaka, Kenya 24. Betty Kithambi, Kenya 16. Maria Lindberg, Elmhurst, IL 26. Elizabeth Lundine, Davenport, IA 22. Jacqueline Nyetipei, Kenya 28. Amy Regan, Lenexa, KS 6. Caitlin Robinson, Oakland, CA 30. Jennifer VandeVegte, Sioux Center, IA * HALF MARATHON WOMEN (7) - with bib numbers: 1019. Jane Bareikis, Crestwood, IL 1018. Claudia Becque, Boulder, CO* 1024. Kiera Depies, Verona, WI 1020. Sarah Keino, Kenya 1021. Daniella Orton, Cincinnati, OH 1023. Andi Ripley, Rockford, MI 1022. Regan Weidner, Platteville, WI Masters Division

Credit : Raptor54 MOLINE, IL – Philemon Kiplangat Terer’s (Kenya) two wins at the TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon have been impressive. The efforts rank as the two fastest performances in race history. He won last year’s race in 2:14:25 and set the course record during the 2013 race in 2:14:04. He also placed second at the 2014 QCM in 2:17:37. Terer will look to add another memorable race this year at the 22nd annual event at 7-am, Sept. 22nd, with a start and finish at John Deere Commons. Terer is no stranger to success at US marathons. At Cleveland he won in 2016 and placed second in 2018 and 2019. He also owns a third in Des Moines (2016), fifth in Philadelphia (2017), and a sixth at California International (2016). Birhanu Dare Kemal (Ethiopia) will look to challenge for the win. Kemal ran 2:12:21 to place second at the 2018 Grandma’s Marathon and was third at the 2018 Twin Cities Marathon in 2:14:47. He also has finished fourth at Pittsburgh (2018) and ninth at New York City (2015). Julius Maisei (Kenya) is another top contender. Maisei was seventh at Hong Kong Standard Chartered in 2016 at 2:13:20. Maisei’s recent best is 2:18:41 from a second at Dakar Senegal Marathon in 2:18:41. Gezaghagn Girma Beyene (Ethiopia) has a 2:15:10 best from Zheng-Kai International Marathon in China. William Mutai (Kenya) returns to the elite field following a 7th at QCM in 2018 (2:21:07). Teshome Etana Gelana (Ethiopia) has a recent best of 2:19:08 at the Tang-She Marathon. Abu Kebede Diriba (Ethiopia) ran 2:21:49 this year at Utah Valley. Diriba was third in 2015 and fourth in 2016 at the QCM. Philip Mburu (Kenya) is another top elite with a 2:20:16 effort at the 2018 Cleveland Marathon to place fourth. Tim Hird (Rock Island, IL) is a local standout and making his full marathon debut at QCM. He is a former All-American at North Central College and former standout at Alleman High School. He ran a 1:11:50 half marathon this year. He owns a 35:36 effort from the Bix 7-Mile, a 14:58 5k best, and 31:26 10k best. Sammy Kipkosgei Rotich (Kenya) is also making his marathon debut. He ran 1:05:21 this year at the Dexter to Ann Arbor Half. Three DUMA Team members are running as elites in the marathon field: Joel Rotich (Kenya), Ezra Mabosei (Kenya), and Antony Kimutai (Kenya). The master’s field is solid in 2019. David Tuwei (Kenya) won the 2019 Sioux Falls master’s in 2:40:10. Edwin Korir (Kenya) was first master’s at the 2019 Cleveland Marathon. Brian Martin (Wheaton, IL) ran 2:40:29 at the 2018 QCM (ninth overall). Scott Mangum (Evanston, IL) ran 2:45:00 to placed third master’s at the 2018 Detroit Marathon. Julius Rotich (Des Moines, IA) and Chuck Engle (Lancaster, OH) round out the elite master’s field. LUSTGARTEN TO DEFEND 2018 MEL FOSTER CO. HALF MARATHON TITLE Brett Lustgarten (Carol Stream, IL) will return to defend his title in the Mel Foster Co. Half Marathon. He ran an impressive 1:08:35 for a two-second win last fall. He has a half PR of 1:07:43 and a full marathon best at 2:17:17. Elisha Kipruto (Kenya) is back for the re-match at the Mel Foster half. Kipruto was second last year in 1:08:37. He ran a PR of 30:10 last year at the Minneapolis 10k. Zach Ripley (Rockford, MI) is another top contender with a 1:05:11 half best from 2018 Detroit. He also has a 2:18:26 marathon best from 2015 (Chicago). Zach Hird (Rock Island, IL) is a top local standout and in the half elite field. He was an All-American at North Central College, following an impressive career at Alleman High School. He ran a 36:48 at this year’s Bix 7-Mile and has run an 8k, cross country, in 24:24. Former University of Illinois runner Colin Mickow (Naperville, IL) won the 2018 Healthy Driven Half in 1:07:50 and should be another top contender. Luke Kibet (Kenya) ran 2:23:33 to place third in a hot 2017 QCM race and joins the elite half this year. Brandon Wilkerson (Milan, IL) is another top local, having earned All-American honors at Augustana College with a 9:12.72 in the 3000-meter steeplechase. Esau Ambakwa (Kenya) has recorded a 18:38 four mile, while Arturs Bareikis (Crestwood, IL) returns to the QC’s after running 1:07:14 at the 2018 Illinois Half Marathon. Zakayo Biwot (Kenya) was second at the 2014 QCM Half, while former Florida A&M University runner Dennis Kipkosgei (Kenya) are entered. Colin Lee (Urbana, IL) has run a 15:31 in the 5k and rounds out the open elites in the half. The master’s elites in the half include: Pete Mathis (Tinley Park, IL) and Rick Torres (Elizabethtown, KY). The course record for the Mel Foster Co. Half is 1:05:03, from 2012, by Robert Wambua (Kenya). FULL MARATHON MEN (19) – with bib numbers: 3. Birhanu Dare Kemal, Ethiopia 39. Chuck Engle, Lancaster, OH * 11. Teshome Etana Gelana, Ethiopia 7. Gezahagn Girma Beyene, Ethiopia 19. Tim Hird, Rock Island, IL 15. Abu Kebede Diriba, Ethiopia 27. Anthony Kimutai, Kenya 31. Edwin Korir, Kenya * 25. Ezra Mabosei, Kenya 5. Julius Kiplimo Maisei, Kenya 35. Scott Mangum, Evanston, IL * 33. Brian Martin, Wheaton, IL * 17. Philip Mburu, Kenya 9. William Mutai, Kenya 23. Joel Rotich, Kenya 37. Julius Rotich, Des Moines, IA * 21. Sammy Kipkosgei Rotich, Kenya 1. Kiplangat Terer, Kenya 29. David Tuwei, Kenya * HALF MARATHON MEN (14) – with bib numbers: 1008. Esau Ambakwa, Kenya 1009. Arturs Bareikis, Crestwood, IL 1010. Zakayo Biwot, Kenya 1004. Zach Hird, Rock Island, IL 1006. Luke Kibet, Kenya 1011. Dennis Kipkosgei, Kenya 1002. Elisha Kipruto, Kenya 1012. Colin Lee, Urbana, IL 1001. Brett Lustgarten, Carol Stream, IL 1013. Pete Mathis, Tinley Park, IL * 1005. Colin Mickow, Naperville, IL 1003. Zach Ripley, Rockford, MI 1014. Rick Torres, Elizabethtown, KY * 1007. Brandon Wilkerson, Milan, IL Master’s

Credit : bay_dragon Marathon Les Friesen grinded past more than 334 runners to win in 02:41:45. He finished 2 minutes 53 secondes ahead of Richard MacDonald. Greg Penner (02:45:38) made notched third place. In the women’s race, Rhonda Loo took top honours by finishing the race in 03:09:00 , followed by Jennifer Kripki who finished with a time of 03:10:30. The third place went to Hailey De Yaegher with a time of 03:18:44 Top 5 Men 1 Les Friesen 02:41:45 2 Richard MacDonald 02:44:38 3 Greg Penner 02:45:38 4 Tanner Schatz 02:46:47 5 Philippe Belanger 02:53:24 Top 5 Women 1 Rhonda Loo 03:09:00 2 Jennifer Kripki 03:10:30 3 Hailey De Yaegher 03:18:44 4 Teal Gove 03:26:52 5 Kimberly Davy 03:32:26 Complete results Half Marathon Shawn Wilyman claimed victory with a time of 01:13:39. Iain Fyfe earned runner-up honours with a time of 01:15:57. Reid Balezantis got the third place in 01:19:40. In the ladies race, Savanna Boutin won the race with a time of 01:24:11 . Elizabeth Tomczak earned runner-up honours with a time of 01:28:06. Finishing third was Aurilla Wilson (01:28:28). Top 5 Men 1 Shawn Wilyman 01:13:39 2 Iain Fyfe 01:15:57 3 Reid Balezantis 01:19:40 4 Mark Berscheid 01:19:35 5 Jared Hagen 01:19:57 Top 5 Women 1 Savanna Boutin 01:24:11 2 Elizabeth Tomczak 01:28:06 3 Aurilla Wilson 01:28:28 4 Robyn Luthi 01:28:58 5 Andrea Hill 01:31:12 Complete results 10K Michael Middlemiss outpaced more then 1136 runners to win in 00:34:56. Marc Turmel earned runner-up honours with a time of 00:35:30. Jeffrey Crawford got the third place in 00:36:45. In the ladies race, Kaylee Tymo won the race with a time of 00:39:27 , ahead of Megan MacDonald (00:40:32). Nicole Mitchelson got the third place in 00:41:57. Top 5 Men 1 Michael Middlemiss 00:34:56 2 Marc Turmel 00:35:30 3 Jeffrey Crawford 00:36:45 4 Evan James 00:38:42 5 Braden Konschuh 00:38:49 Top 5 Women 1 Kaylee Tymo 00:39:27 2 Megan MacDonald 00:40:32 3 Nicole Mitchelson 00:41:57 4 Renee Pritchard 00:42:06 5 Cara MacRae 00:43:02 Complete results Night Owl 5K Alex Hutchinson outran roughly 1023 runners to win with a time of 00:17:05, followed by Johnathan Warawa who finished with a time of 00:19:41. Daniel Leblanc (00:20:08) made notched third place. For the women, Jadyn Palaschuk finished first in 00:17:21 . She bested Olivia Brennan who crossed the finish line 5 minutes 21 secondes behind her. Rounding out the top three was Grace Warawa with a time of 00:22:50. Top 5 Men 1 Alex Hutchinson 00:17:05 2 Johnathan Warawa 00:19:41 3 Daniel Leblanc 00:20:08 4 Lysle Mroske 00:20:28 5 Jesse Parsons 00:20:43 Top 5 Women 1 Jadyn Palaschuk 00:17:21 2 Olivia Brennan 00:22:42 3 Grace Warawa 00:22:50 4 Lorraine Brezinski 00:23:54 5 Sheri Emerson 00:24:23 Complete results Family 5K Nick Dalrymple took top honours by finishing the race in 00:19:21. Adonias Downes secured second in this year’s race with a time of 00:20:13. Carter Wirth (00:21:42) made notched third place. In the ladies race, Molly Lakustiak finished first in 00:19:46 , ahead of Ella Perras (00:21:21). Janine Dorish got the third place in 00:25:01. Top 5 Men 1 Nick Dalrymple 00:19:21 2 Adonias Downes 00:20:13 3 Carter Wirth 00:21:42 4 Jasen Rohatinsky 00:22:01 5 Simon Kilback 00:23:01 Top 5 Women 1 Molly Lakustiak 00:19:46 2 Ella Perras 00:21:21 3 Janine Dorish 00:25:01 4 Jody Harris 00:25:40 5 Odette Allonby 00:25:46 Complete results