Archive for the Races category

August 2-3 Proclaimed Burning River 100 Endurance Days by Governor Strickland

2008 Burning River 100 Endurance Days

Ohio Governor Ted Strickland has proclaimed August 2-3 Burning River 100 Endurance Days and welcomes all participants to the State of Ohio.

Buckeye Trail 50K Results

Buckeye Trail 50K
Results
1 Kam Lee          38 M 4:10:16
2 Damon Blackford  41 M 4:19:10
3 Beth Woodward    33 F 4:37:15
4 Jeff Ubersax     52 M 4:41:23
5 Joe Maduri       20 M 4:55:37
6 Steve Godale     39 M 4:59:31
7 Matt Pazderak    37 M 5:00:20
8 Elizabeth Hansen 26 F 5:01:37
9 Rich Wisneski    39 M 5:03:32
10 Bob Pokorny     47 M 5:04:04

Complete results at the Vertical Runner web site

Muddy Paws Results

Complete results for the Muddy Paws 10 Mile and 5 Mile run are posted on the Vertical Runner web site.  (See event pictures from Chef Bill here.)

Updated standings for the 2008 Western Reserve Trail Running Series will be posted in the next few days.

Here are the top ten for each:


10 Mile Run

Place First Name   Last Name       Bib   Age S St Time    Pace
===== ============ =============== ===== === = == ======= =====
1 Joey         Lisano            287  19 M    1:11:44  7:11
2 Stephen      Yutzy            1928  25 M    1:13:27  7:21
3 Leif Erik    Havnen            181  36 M    1:18:12  7:50
4 Tom          LeBay            1983  41 M    1:21:48  8:11
5 Ron          Ross              491  50 M    1:22:32  8:16
6 Patrick      Fisher            155  18 M    1:23:02  8:19
7 Kevin        Martin            305  37 M    1:23:05  8:19
8 Tracy        Meder             342  29 F    1:23:39  8:22
9 David        Shah              937  26 M    1:23:57  8:24
10 David        Peterman         1940  45 M    1:24:24  8:27

5 Mile Run

Place First Name   Last Name       Bib   Age S Time    Pace
===== ============ =============== ===== === = ======= =====
1 Ed           Smietana         1945  41 M   37:29  7:30
2 Jonathan     Blake              32  28 M   38:23  7:41
3 John         Hammond           179  28 M   38:40  7:44
4 Jim          Kozak             266  27 M   40:04  8:01
5 Corbin       Young            1926  17 M   41:47  8:22
6 Bob          Boltz              44  56 M   42:31  8:31
7 DR James     Fanning          1982  52 M   43:34  8:43
8 Jeff         Allen              10  41 M   44:05  8:49
9 David        Riffle            490  27 M   44:44  8:57
10 Kelly        Kiel              248  28 F   45:03  9:01

Muddy Paws - July 12

Just a reminder that the third event in the 2008 Western Reserve Trail Running Series is the Muddy Paws this Saturday, July 12 (7:30 AM) in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Choose from a 10, 5 or 2 mile run (with or without your dog). Registration information (online and print) is available at the Vertical Runner web site: http://www.verticalrunner.com.

This Sunday- No Frills, Just Hills 6 Hour FA

No Frills,Just Hills

Sunday, June 1 - 8:30 AM (parking lot opens at 8:00 AM)
Kendall Lake Parking Lot - Cuyahoga Valley National Park

More information here

Running With Scissors application

The application for the second Running With Scissors on Sunday, October 26, is available here. Note: this year the race will be held in Peninsula.

Green Jewel Results

(DELAYED REPORT - photos and race reports available at greenjewel.org.)

The rain struck late in the 50K and pummeled many of the 100K runners on the final leg of the run, but all of the starters managed to complete at least 50K.

100K
Dan Horvath 10:25
Dave Peterman 11:12
Lloyd Thomas 11:26
Nick Billock 13:09
Greg Dykes 13:09
Kurt Osadchuk 13:37

50K
Kevin Martin 5:02
Mark Carroll 5:08
Kellie Truesdell(F) 5:10
Jason McCabe 6:20
Bruce McMurray 6:20
Mike Halkovich 6:54

CVNPA Fun Run and Fall Running Series

 Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association
The Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association will be hosting a Fun Run Series (free, non-competitive runs) and second is our Fall Running Series (competitive, cross country style runs throughout the month of October) in Cuyahoga Valley National Park.  (Note: these runs are not part of the WRTR Series.)

Fun Run Series 
Wednesday, May 21 7 p.m. Horseshoe Pond Major Rd.
Wednesday, July 30 7 p.m. Pine Hollow Quick Rd.
 
These free, non-competitive runs will take you through some of the most beautiful parts of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The format will be flexible, depending on weather conditions.  The Fun Run Series will also give you the opportunity to experience the park throughout they year while helping you get ready for the CVNPA 2008 Fall Running Series, which begins in October.
 
You do not need to register for the Fun Runs Series.

 2008 Fall Running Series 
Tuesday, Oct. 7 6 p.m. Station Bridge
Tuesday, Oct 14 6 p.m. Octagon Shelter
Friday, Oct 17 9 p.m. Kendall Lakes – SPECIAL Full Moon Run
Tuesday, Oct 21 6 p.m. Oak Hill
Tuesday, Oct 28 6 p.m. Boston Store

These competitive, cross country style runs begin at a different location each date and will be between 3 to 6 miles. To add to the fun, details remain a secret until the evening of the run. The entry fee is $5 per event or you can support Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association (CVNPA) by signing up for the series. Series Registration includes:

• Membership in the CVNPA
• Special commemorative clothing item

Awards are based on series points and are awarded by 10 year age groups. Registration for the Fall Running will be begin in July or August.
For more information about the running series please email runner@cvnpa.org.

Maps of the National Park can be found here.

Green Jewel 100K/50K Fun Runs - May 3

 Green Jewel 100K and 50K Fun Runs

The application and additional info about the Green Jewel 100K and 50K Fun Runs on Saturday, May 3, is now available at greenjewel.org

Fools Run Results

Results from the Fools Run 50K and 25K are available here on Lloyd Thomas’ blog. (Note: link updated on April 11, 2008.)

We’re proud to announce that in 2009, the Fools Run will be part of the Western Reserve Trail Running Series.