EVENT SPOTLIGHT: Space Coast Marathon and Half-Marathon

Space Coast Marathon Races Attract 2,484 Runners

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Don and Denise Piercy, co-directors of the Space Coast Marathon and Half Marathon have done it again – only better – as a record 2,163 finishers completed either the full or half marathon this year – a 40 percent increase over 2008.

Don and Denise Piercy

Running Zone and Space Coast Runners presented the 38th running of the Space Coast Marathon and Half-Marathon on Sunday, Nov. 29. Both races started in Cocoa Village, and featured a finish with a lap around the Riverfront Park Amphitheater.

The Piercy's were very appreciative of the approximately 325 volunteers who assisted in producing the race.

"Course marshals, aid stations, finish line area, food and refreshments, start corrals, cleanup and many other areas all needed volunteers and we had a great response this year to fill all of these positions," said Denise.

"The emails and phone calls that we have received after the race have been extremely positive and this response is because of the volunteers awesome support and positive attitude! I was looking for the right words to express just how thankful we are for all of the volunteers that helped with the Space Coast Marathon and Half Marathon," Denise said.

"A special thank you also goes out to the Space Coast Marathon committee members of Space Coast Runners as well as all of the Space Coast Runner’s volunteers. You truly make a difference in the running community and in the lives of Brevard County residents."

Health First Health Plans Health & Fitness Expo

As part of the festivities, the Health First Health Plans Health & Fitness Expo was held at the  Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts. The Expo featured more than 20 exhibitors featuring the newest designs in running gear and  shoes – as well as the latest developments in sports, fitness and  nutrition. Jeff Galloway, “America’s coach,” was the keynote speaker, and was also be on hand to present awards to race winners.

For more information about Running Zone log on to www.runningzone.com, call 321-751-8890 or e-mail  info@spacecoastmarathon.com.

2009 Space Coast Marathon & Half Marathon Results

Marathon

Thaddeus Austin, 2nd 30-34, 2:58:41; Bret Halliday, 3rd 45-49, 3:03:45; Matt Mahoney, 1st 50-54, 3:21:34; Colin McCleary, 2nd 19 and under, 3:41:45; Theresa Miller, 2nd 50-54, 3:49:02; Janet Ritchie, 2nd 25-29, 3:21:40; Cheng Ten, 2nd 35-39, 3:20:56; Jim Weir, 2nd 70-74, 4:44:41.

Half Marathon

Art Anderson, 2nd 50-54, 1:28:18; Greg Apotsos, 3rd 30-34, 1:29:24; Jerry Bird, 3rd 55-59, 1:36:40; Stephanie Bird, 1st 19 and under, 1:42:52; Sean Black, 3rd 40-44, 1:28:12; Ray Brown, 1st 60-64, 1:52:11; Nancy Buonanni, 1st 45-49, 6th female OA, 1:36:49; Kathy Camick, 3rd 35-39, 1:41:33; Gary Castner, 2nd 60-64, 1:52:31; Steve Chin, Masters (40+), 7th OA, 1:21:31; Brad Cody, 2nd 45-49, 9th OA, 1:23:18; John Davis, 1st 30-34, 4th OA, 1:20:17; Jesse Delia, 1st 35-39, 10th OA, 1:23:41; Anne Dockery, 1st 60-64, 1:45:08; Don Dore, Jr., 2nd 55-59, 1:36:14; Paul Fleming, 3rd 35-39, 1:30:07; Kyle Giorgio, 3rd 19 and under, 1:34:10; Robin Hernandez, 3rd 40-44, 1:42:01; Kyle Hunter, 1st 20-24, 6th OA, 1:21:16; Megan Jaunich, 1st 25-29, 1:40:33; Howard Kanner, 2nd 40-44, 1:28:06; Kelsey Kramer, 1st 20-24, 1:40:33; Jack Lightle, 1st 75+, 2:14:23; Meredith Luther, 1st 30-34, 5th female OA, 1:36:40; Joan Mahoney, 3rd 70-74, 4:33:39; Debbie Molina, 2nd 55-59, 1:55:11; Willy Moolenaar, 2nd 65-69, 2:06:25; Robin Moran, 3rd 50-54, 1:46:45; Patti Olszewski, 3rd 25-29, 1:44:33; Bob Pecor, 2nd 75+, 2:19:58; Megan Pendergast, 3rd 20-24, 1:45:41; Marines Rivera, 3rd30-34, 1:43:56; Jackie Schmoll, 3rd 25-29, 1:44:44; Jo Shim, 3rd 55-59, 1:59:16; Chuck Urrutila, 3rd 65-69, 1:50:06; Paul Van Hemel, 3rd 60-64, 2:07:29; Meredith Van Veen, 2nd OA, 1:28:47; Nick Vannorsdall, 3rd 20-24, 1:38:14; Tom Ward, 1st 70-74, 1:48:10; Beth Whalen, 1st OA, 1:26:05; Nancy Wilson, 2nd 70-74, 4:10:00; Michael Zeitfuss, 1st 65-69, 1:46:01.

Local Boston Marathon Qualifiers

Thaddeus Austin, 33, 2:58:41; Jeff Gleacher, 45, 3:29:08; Brett Halliday, 48, 3:03:45; Travis Hiers, 27, 3:10:18; Dude Kerley, 57, 3:28:55; Alan LaMotte, 56, 3:41:15; Matt Mahoney, 54, 3:21:34; Theresa Miller, 50, 3:49:02; Jeff Reed, 46, 3:27:51; Janet
Ritchie, 29, 3:21:40; Ed Springer, 32, 3:03:00; Cheng Ten, 38, 3:20:56; Amy Tompkins, 27, 3:20:56.

For complete 2009 Space Coast Marathon results results CLICK HERE.
For complete 2009 Space Coast Half Marathon results CLICK HERE.

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