Kelowna害羞草研究所檚 Brad Bickley returned to Okanagan College害羞草研究所檚 annual half marathon on Sunday and claimed his second title in as many years. Bickley placed first in the 15th annual event with a finishing time of 1:13. Patrick Schryburt finished second at 1:17 and Jeff Vogt害羞草研究所檚 time of 1:19 was good enough for third.
In the female half marathon, three Kelowna runners took the top spots. Tracy Dayman was first (1:33), Heather Greig was second (1:40) and Carolyn Hawes finished third (1:43).
In the 10 KM event Kelowna women dominated with the winning time posted by Jane Jones (44:56), followed by Rachel Garrett (46:40) and Laura Staniewski (47:15).
The men害羞草研究所檚 10 KM was won by Michael Mitchell (36:32), followed by Quinn Middleton (37:53) and Michael Denman (39:42).
The half marathon relay event was won by team 害羞草研究所淏ackadders害羞草研究所� of Vernon. The five runners covered the 21.1 KM distance in a time of (1:40). Team members included: John Glennon, Brent Helland, Jeff Trca, Steve Broderick, and Brent McWillis.
害羞草研究所淭oday害羞草研究所檚 race was what we害羞草研究所檝e come to expect at the OC Half Marathon,害羞草研究所� said Christine Ulmer, Race Director. 害羞草研究所淲e had a competitive group of runners vying for the top spots and we also had an impressive group of recreational runners who enjoyed the course and all of the fun associated with running. We had a great group of volunteers and the food from Okanagan College害羞草研究所檚 Culinary and Pastry Arts at the finish line was a highlight for most of the people I talked to.害羞草研究所�
The Okanagan College Half Marathon, 10 K and Relay is an annual not-for-profit event that raises funds to support student bursaries. Event sponsors include: Canadian Springs Water, the 害羞草研究所, Save On Foods, Okanagan College Culinary and Pastry Arts, Starbucks, and the Orchard City Amateur Radio Club.
Aid stations were generously operated by enthusiastic volunteers from: Orange Theory Fitness, Spinco, Okanagan College Trades and Apprenticeship, and The Woman害羞草研究所檚 Place.
Complete race results will be available online: .
