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19th Annual THE Quad Cities Marathon, Presented by Triumph Community Bank & Mel Foster Co. Half Marathon

2016 Elite Runner MEDIA GUIDE

Three time winner Hirut Guangul and 2014 champ Sammy Malakwan headline the 2016 QCM elite field.

Race Date: Sept. 25, 2016, 7:30 amStart/Finish: John Deere Commons, Downtown Moline, ILRace Director: Joe Moreno, 309-751-9800Elite Runner Coordinator: Ian Frink, 309-269-9941Website: www.qcmarathon.orgNOTE – Elite Commitments through Sept. 18, 2016 – Field Subject to Change

Photos from Names Around Town Photography and Other Submitted Photos

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Prize Money Marathon Open Men & Women

● 1st, $3000● 2nd, $1500● 3rd, $1000● 4th, $750● 5th, $500

Marathon Masters Men & Women

● 1st, $500● 2nd, $300● 3rd, $200

Marathon Course Record Bonus

● Men's course record, 2:14:04, $1000● Women's course record, 2:35:07, $1000

Marathon Time Bonus

First 3 M/W at or below posted times

● Men, 2:22:00, $500● Women, 2:48:00, $500

Marathon Top Local Finisher Men & Women (Scott, Muscatine, Rock Island, Henry, Mercer Counties)

● $200

Half Marathon Open Men & Women

● 1st, $500● 2nd, $300● 3rd, $200

Half M. Top Local Finisher Men & Women (Scott, Muscatine, Rock Island, Henry, Mercer Counties)

● $100

Cash award winners are not eligible for age division awards.

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Course Records

MARATHON - Men's Open Kiplangat Terer, Kenya, 2:14:04 (2013)

MARATHON - Women's Open Hirut Beyene Guangul, Ethiopia, 2:35:07 (2012)

MARATHON - Men's Masters Alexey Korobov, Russia, 2:30:52 (2008)

MARATHON - Women's Masters Tatyana Byelovol, Ukraine, 2:42:00 (2012)

HALF MARATHON - Men Robert Wambua, Kenya, 1:05:03 (2012)

HALF MARATHON - Women Laura Batterink, Evanston, IL, 1:14:23 (2014)

5K - Men Sean Moeller, Davenport, IA, 15:09 (2002)

5K - Women Jenny Every, Peoria, IL, 17:50 (2007)

Men’s course record holder Kiplangat Terer and women’s course record holder Hirut Guangul

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Elite Field, At A Glance

The field is subject to change

Listing, below, of runners with completed entry form

Elite Bib #’s, Marathon 1-50; Half 7000-7025

* Masters; ### Three time open winner; # 2014 winner; %Defending half champ FULL MARATHON, WOMEN (6) Course Record: Hirut Guangul, 2:36:07, 2012 1. Hirut Guangul###, Ethiopia 3. Meseret Ali Basa, Ethiopia 5. Bizuwork Getahun Kasaye, Ethiopia 7. Bose Gemeda Assefa, Ethiopia 9. Jenna Fiorillo, West Chester, PA 11. Therese Howe, Madison, WI FULL MARATHON, MEN (18) Course Record: Kiplangat Terer, 2:14:04, 2013 2. Sammy Malakwen#, Kenya 4. Werkuneh Seyoum Aboye, Ethiopia 6. Hillary Too, Kenya 8. Abu Kebede Diriba, Ethiopia 10. Stanley Boen, Kenya 12. Abraham Kiprop Rutto, Kenya 14. Wilson Chepkwony, Kenya 16. Robert Gititu, Kenya 18. Edward Tabut, Kenya 20. David Tuwei, Kenya 22. Tewodros Zewdu, Ethiopia 24. Peter Kariuki, Kenya 26. Polycarp Nyansikera, Kenya 28. Fikadu Teferi, Ethiopia 30. Patrick Jenkins, LaCrosse, WI 32. Luke Padesky, Moline, IL 34. Mitch Dietrich, Bettendorf, IA 36. Richard Kessio*, Kenya HALF MARATHON, WOMEN (4) Course Record: Laura Batterink, 1:14:23, 2014 7001. Jebichi Yator%, Kenya 7003. Andrea Rediger, Minneapolis, MN 7005. Angi Mook, Terre Haute, IN 7007. Rebecca Wilder, Davenport, IA

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HALF MARATHON, MEN (11) Course Record: Robert Wambua, 1:05:03, 2012 7000. Benson Cheruiyot, Kenya 7002. Evans Chelanga, Kenya 7004. Brandon Mull, Chicago, IL 7006. Johnny Rutford, Omaha, NE 7008. Richard Kandie, Kenya 7010. Elly Sang, Kenya 7012. Phil McNeal, Romeoville, IL 7016. Jeff Paul, LeClaire, IA 7018. Bryan Glass*, Springfield, IL 7020. Julius Rotich*, Des Moines, IA 7022. Neil Weerakoon*, Downers Grove, IL

Men’s Preview (9/14/16)

DEEP MEN’S FIELD SET FOR 2016 QC MARATHON

MOLINE, IL - The 2016 Quad Cities Marathon, presented by Triumph Community Bank, features a deep field with plenty of contenders. The 26.2-mile race is set for a 7:30-am start, Sept. 25th, at John Deere Commons.

Sammy Malakwen (Kenya) is the lone former champion in the men’s field. He won the 2014 QCM in 2:15:42. He added a second-place finish at the QCM last year in 2:21:06. Malakwen was a winner at this year’s Fargo Marathon (2:26:06). His best recent performance was a 2:14:57 to place 4th at the 2015 Donna Marathon. He also placed second at the 2015 Milwaukee Marathon (2:23:53).

Werkuneh Seyoum Aboye (Ethiopia) returns to the QCM following last year’s 2:24:54 QCM effort to place fourth. He ran a solid 2:17:07 to place fifth at the 2016 Grandma’s Marathon. He was second at Albany last year in 2:19:43.

Hillary Too (Kenya) has run solid recently. He won the 2016 Woodlands Marathon (2:18:47), won the 2015 Richmond Marathon (2:18:48), and was second at the 2015 Columbus Marathon (2:19:03). Too recently ran his ½ Marathon best of 1:02:08 this year in Indinapolis.

Abu Kebede Diriba (Ethiopia) returns to the QCM following last year’s third-place finish in 2:24:48. He was 19th at the 2015 New York City Marathon (2:24:30). This year he placed sixth at Pittsburgh (2:22:04) and third at Utah Valley (2:24:20).

Stanley Boen (Kenya) has won two marathons recently: 2016 Utah Valley (2:23:41) and 2015 Wichita (2:20:47). He also was second at this year’s Glass City Marathon (2:27:28).

Abraham Kiprop Rutto (Kenya) is a familiar face at the QCM. He was fourth in 2012 (2:21:14) and was sixth in 2013 (2:28:18). He won this year’s Green Bay Marathon (2:20:41). Rutto ran a solid 2:18:00 to place second at the 2015 Philadelphia Marathon.

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Wilson Chepkwony (Kenya) was third twice this year: Buffalo Marathon (2:27:15) and Pocono Mountain Marathon (2:24:46). He ran 2:17:50 at the 2014 Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon.

Robert Gititu (Kenya) clocked a 2:22:53 to place second at the 2016 Woodlands Marathon. He won the 2016 Glass City Marathon in 2:27:24. He ran an impressive 2:14:37 at the 2015 Trieste (ITA) Marathon.

Edward Tabut (Kenya) was second at this year’s Lincoln Marathon (2:29:45). He ran 2:22:40 at the 2015 Grandma’s Marathon. In 2014 he had four solid outings: Lincoln (2:17:07/1st), Grandma’s (2:18:46/22nd), Indianapolis (2:19:57/2nd), and Quad Cities (2:26:49/5th).

David Tuwei (Kenya) ran well in 2015. He won Milwauke e (2:22:51), placed second at Woodlands (2:19:26), and sixth at Twin Cities (2:19:57). His best recent time was a 2:16:22 at the 2014 Houston Marathon, good for 12th place. He was second at the 2011 QCM in 2:19:23.

Tewodros Zewdu (Ethiopia) placed second at the 2014 Buffalo Marathon in 2:21:05. He ran a 1:04:24 ½-Marathon at the 2013 Albacete (ESP) event. His marathon best came in 2011 at Langreo (ESP) in 2:15:34.

Peter Kariuki (Kenya) ran a quick 1:02:01 at the 2016 Westlands ½-Marathon. He has a 2:11:17 marathon best from the 2012 Graz Marathon. His 10K best is 28:17.

Polycarp Nyansikera (Kenya) ran 2:21:17 to place 12th at the 2016 Grandma’s Marathon. He ran 2:17:13 at the 2015 Xichang, China, Marathon.

Fikadu Teferi (Ethiopia) ran 2:09:34 at the 2014 Dusseldorf (GER) Marathon and a 1:03:24 ½-Marathon in 2013 at Saint Denis (FRA).

Patrick Jenkins (LaCrosse, WI) is an up and coming top marathoner. He was fifth at the 2016 Green Bay Marathon. Jenkins ran 24:31 to win the 2016 Crazylegs 8K. He was a nine-time NCAA Division III All-American at UW-Stout. His other PR’s include: 10K (29:51), 8K (24:16), and 5K (14:21).

Two local runners are in the elite field. Luke Padesky (Moline, IL) just completed a solid cross country and track career at NCAA Division I’s SIU-Edwardsville. Padesky is making his marathon debut. Mitch Dietrich (Bettendorf, IA) also is making his marathon debut.

Richard Kessio (Kenya) is a top contender in the Masters Division. Kessio ran 2:19:56 at the 2015 Grandma’s to place second in the Masters Division. He added a 2:21:42 at the 2015 Buffalo Marathon (1st/Masters). His recent best time was a 2:18:09 effort at the 2014 Grandma’s race.

Erik Bush (Normal, IL) is another top runner in the Masters Division. Bush ran 2:49:58 to win the overall title at the 2014 Springfield Marathon. He ran 2:43:03 to win the 2013 St. Louis Masters Division. Bush won the 2010 QCM Masters title in 2:37:55.

Solid Elite Field Set for Mel Foster Co. Half

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The 2016 QC Half Marathon, presented by Mel Foster Co., features a solid elite field in the men’s division.

Benson Cheruiyot (Kenya) ran a 1:03:10 ½-Marathon this year in Indianapolis. Evans Chelanga (Kenya) clocked a 1:05:37 at the 2016 Fargo ½-Marathon.

Brandon Mull (Chicago, IL) ran his ½-Marathon PR of 1:06:50 at Gary Bjorklund. He has a 2:18:14 Marathon best when he placed eighth at the 2015 California International Marathon. He was 61st at the 2016 Olympic Marathon Trials.

Johnny Rutford (Omaha, NE) placed third at the 2016 Lincoln ½-Marathon in 1:08:53 and ran 24:41 at the 2016 Shamrock Shuffle 8K.

Richard Kandie (Kenya) owns a 1:03:20 performance at the 2011 Dam-to-Dam 20K. Elly Sang (Kenya) was third in the 2013 QCM Half in 1:07:05. Phil McNeal (Romeoville, IL) returns to the Quad Cities. He was seventh in the 2015 QCM Half and eighth in the 2014 QC Marathon. Jeff Paul (LeClaire, IA) is in the half field. Paul owns a 1:13:09 ½-Marathon best and is an accomplished Ironman Triathlete. Paul is a former winner of the Beach-to-Battleship Ironman.

Bryan Glass (Springfield, IL) is a top master’s runner. He won the 2016 QC Times Bix 7 Masters Division in 37:17. He ran a 1:12:02 ½-Marathon this year in Galesburg. His top QCM Half finish was third overall in 2011 (1:09:15). Julius Rotich (Des Moines, IA) is in the master’s field. Rotich had two top efforts in 2015: Park-to-Park ½-Marathon (1:14:35) and Dam-to-Dam 20K (1:13:32).

Women’s Preview (9/13/16)

ETHIOPIANS, GUANGUL HIGHLIGHT QC MARATHON WOMEN’S FIELD

MOLINE, IL - Hirut Guangul (Ethiopoia) headlines the women's field at the 2016 Quad Cities Marathon, presented by Triumph Community Bank. Guangul is looking to become the first runner, male or female, to record four overall titles at the event. The 26.2-mile race is scheduled for a 7:30-am start, Sept. 25th, at John Deere Commons.

Guangul is a perfect 3-for-3 in breaking the finish banner first at the QCM. In 2012, she set the course record with a 2:35:07 win. In 2013, she defended her title with a 2:38:50, the fourth best finish time ever at QCM. She returned last fall to post a winning 2:39:10, the fifth best time ever. Guangul has had similar results at other marathons. She has three victories in 2016: Buffalo (2:38:24), Cleveland (2:40:33), and Vancouver (2:39:52).

Meseret Ali Basa (Ethiopia) is one of five others in the elite women's marathon field. Ali Basa had a string of top performances in 2014: winning the Donna Marathon (2:41:25), placing third at the Pittsburgh Marathon (2:40:41), and 13th at Grandma's Marathon (2:41:05). She has a half marathon best of 1:17:04.

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Bizuwork Getahun Kasaye (Ethiopia) ran an impressive 2:42:47 to place second at this year's Pittsburgh Marathon. She clocked a 10K in 36:40 this year in New York City. Her best marathon was a 2:41:10 in the 2013 Genezareth (ISR) Marathon.

Bose Gemeda Assefa (Ethiopia) has some solid performances in 2016. She ran a 35:00 10K at Shelter Island, NY and was a winner of the Ridgewood, NJ, 10K in 35:04. She also ran a 1:11:27 20K last year in Maroilles, FRA. She ran her marathon best, 2:35, in China earlier this year.

Jenna Fiorillo (West Chester, PA) has a 2:59:40 marathon best from the 2015 Philadelphia Marathon. Fiorillo owns a 1:22:45 1/2-Marathon best and a 38:36 10K personal best. Therese Howe (Madison, WI) rounds out the elite women's field. Howe was eighth at the 2015 Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon in 3:03:32.

Yator to Defend QCM Half Marathon Title

The QCM Half Marathon, presented by Mel Foster Co., features four runners in the 2016 elite field.

Jebichi Yator (Kenya) returns to the QCM Half looking to defend her 2015 title. She ran 1:16:15 last year to post the second fastest half marathon in race history, recording a 12-second win. Yator owns a 1:13:41 (Remich, LUX) personal best. This year, she has run 1:14:16 in Indianapolis and ran a solid 35:35 10K in Cleveland.

Andrea Rediger (Minneapolis, MN) has had a number of recent top performances. In 2015, Rediger ran 2:47:31 (36th/Chicago Marathon) and a 2:48:41 (29th/Boston Marathon). Her 1/2-Marathon best is 1:18:27 in 2014 (6th/Park-to-Park). She also owns PR's of 17:01 (5K) and 35:28 (10K).

Angi Mook (Terre Haute, IN) placed eighth at the 2015 Veterans 1/2 Marathon in 1:25:41. She also ran a 1:23 at the 2014 Monumental 1/2 Marathon.

Rebecca Wilder (Davenport, IA) returns to the 2016 QCM 1/2 field. She placed third last year, running 1:26:45.

2015 Post-Race Report

KEMEI, GUANGUL POST WINS AT 2015 QC MARATHON

MOLINE, IL - Kenya's Kennedy Kemei and Ethiopia's Hirut Guangul posted overall victories at the 2015 Quad Cities Marathon, presented by Triumph Community Bank. Kemei erased a one-minute deficit in the final 10K to earn the come-from-behind win in 2:20:34. Guangul collected her third win in four years at the QCM event, while running 2:39:10.

The lead pack for the elites, including Kemei, consisted of seven runners working through the first 10 miles at a relaxed pace. Kemei then hit the half-marathon split at 1:09:56, running with Sammy Malakwen (Kenya), Werkuneh Aboye (Ethiopia), and Noah Chepngabit (Kenya). By 20-miles Chepngabit had moved to the lead, followed by Malakwen (1:45:31) and Kemei (1:46:31).

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However, Kemei used his late surge to make up the gap and move into a lead that he held through the finish line.

Kemei's 2:20:34 was 32 seconds ahead of Malakwen (2:21:06). Chepngabit did not finish. Abu Kedebe Diriba (Ethiopia) finished in 2:24:49 for third place overall. Aboye ran 2:24:54 for fourth place. Genna Tufa (Albuquerque, NM) rounded out the top five in 2:27:33.

Guangul's final effort was the fifth-best time in race history and gave her a third QCM title in four years. She ran the first half of the race with Frehiwat Goshu (Ethiopia). They hit a 1:19:04 split for the half-marathon. By 20-miles Guangul opened a lead of 2:31. The final margin was 6:27 spread for her 2:39:10 final time. Goshu ran 2:45:37. Ruth Kimutai ran in third for the entire race and through the finish line at 2:49:16. Hannah Brooker (Albany, NY) placed fourth in her debut marathon, running 2:58:02. Tezata Dengersa (Ethiopia) rounded out the top-5 in 3:05:32.

Francesco Arato (Bolingbrook, IL) successfully defended his master's title. He ran a personal best 2:37:30. Scott Mangum (Barrington, IL) was runner-up in 2:40:06 and Neil Weerakoon (Downers Grove, IL) rounded out the top-three in 2:48:12.

The women's master's title went to Kathy Hinrichs (Elkhorn, NE) in 3:18:43. Jamie Stensland (Waverly, IA) was second in 3:25:12 and Traci Havlik was third in 3:35:54.

The top locals in the full marathon were: Jeffrey King (Kewanee, IL) in 2:50:14 and Julie Haronik (Rock Island, IL) in 3:39:38.

Rotich, Yator Win Mel Foster Half Titles

Sammy Rotich (Kenya) led from wire-to-wire to run 1:06:50 and win the Mel Foster Co. Half Marathon. Rotich opened with a 31:23 10K and never looked back. Devin Allbaugh (Bettendorf, IA), running in his first half marathon, placed second overall and top local runner in 1:09:04. Allbaugh opened with a 32:40 first 10K. Logan Beausoleil (Davenport, IA) rounded out the top three overall in 1:12:46.

Jebichi Yator (Kenya) used a late race push to post a 12-second in in the women's half. Yator ran 1:16:15, the second best time in race history. Pauline Mutwa Thitu (Kenya) was a close second in 1:16:27. Rebecca Wilder (Davenport, IA) was third overall and top local runner with a 1:26:45.

TOP FINISHERS:

MARATHON MEN OVERALL

1. Kennedy Kemei, Kenya, 2:20:34 2. Sammy Malakwen, Kenya, 2:21:06 3. Abu Kedebe Diriba, Ethiopia, 2:24:49 4. Werkuneh Aboye, Ethiopia, 2:24:54 5. Genna Tufa, Albuquerque, NM, 2:27:33

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6. Matt Brooker, Albany, NY, 2:33:04 7. Francesco Arato, Bolingbrook, IL, 2:37:28 8. Scott Mangum, Barrington, IL, 2:40:04 9. Neil Weerakoon, Downers Grove, IL, 2:48:12 10. Keith Browning, Lisle, IL, 2:48:48 MARATHON WOMEN OVERALL

1. Hirut Guangul, Ethiopia, 2:39:10 2. Frehiwat Goshu, Ethiopia, 2:45:35 3. Ruth Kimutai, Kenya, 2:49:14 4. Hannah Brooker, Albany, NY, 2:58:02 5. Tezata Dengersa, Ethiopia, 3:05:32 6. Muliye Gurmu, Ethiopia, 3:16:51 7. Kathy Hinrichs, Elkhorn, NE, 3:18:31 8. Hannah Morsch, 3:24:08 9. Jamie Stensland, 3:24:51 10. Traci Havlik, 3:35:45

MARATHON MEN MASTERS

1. Francesco Arato, Bolingbrook, IL, 2:37:30 2. Scott Mangum, Barrington, IL, 2:40:06 3. Neil Weerakoon, Downers Grove, IL, 2:48:12

MARATHON WOMEN MASTERS

1. Kathy Hinrichs, Elkhorn, NE, 3:18:43 2. Jamie Stensland, Waverly, IA, 3:25:12 3. Traci Havlik, Madrid, IA, 3:35:54

TOP MARATHON LOCALS

Men: Jeffrey King, Kewanee, IL, 2:50:14 Women: Julie Haronik, Rock Island, IL, 3:39:38

HALF MARATHON MEN OVERALL

1. Sammy Rotich, Kenya, 1:06:50 2. Devin Allbaugh, Bettendorf, IA, 1:09:04 3. Logan Beausoleil, Davenport, IA, 1:12:46

HALF MARATHON WOMEN OVERALL

1. Jebichi Yator, Kenya, 1:16:15 2. Pauline Mutwa Thitu, Kenya, 1:16:27 3. Rebecca Wilder, Davenport, IA, 1:26:45

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TOP HALF MARATHON LOCALS

Men: Devin Allbaugh, Bettendorf, IA, 1:09:04 Women: Rebecca Wilder, Davenport, IA, 1:26:45

5K MEN OVERALL

1. Jon Noland, 15:46 2. Tommy Harris, 16:29 3. T Taylor, 17:18 5K WOMEN OVERALL

1. Audrey Jenkins, 18:50 2. Tammy Kallback, 19:48 3. Kelli Grubbs, 20:39

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PRESENTING:

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QCM Record Book, Year by Year History From 2011-Current: prize money awarded to top-5 overall, top-3 masters; prize money awarded to top-3 in half From 2006-2010: prize money awarded to top-5 overall, top-3 masters From 1998-2005: prize money awarded to top-10 overall, top-3 masters 2015 Review: Open Male 1. Kennedy Kemei, Kenya, 2:20:34 2. Sammy Malakwen, Kenya, 2:21:06 3. Abu Kedebe Diriba, Ethiopia, 2:24:49 4. Werkuneh Aboye, Ethiopia, 2:24:54 5. Genna Tufa, Albuquerque, NM, 2:27:33 6. Matt Brooker, Albany, NY, 2:33:04 7. Francesco Arato, Bolingbrook, IL, 2:37:28 8. Scott Mangum, Barrington, IL, 2:40:04 9. Neil Weerakoon, Downers Grove, IL, 2:48:12 10. Keith Browning, Lisle, IL, 2:48:48 Open Female 1. Hirut Guangul, Ethiopia, 2:39:10 2. Frehiwat Goshu, Ethiopia, 2:45:35 3. Ruth Kimutai, Kenya, 2:49:14 4. Hannah Brooker, Albany, NY, 2:58:02 5. Tezata Dengersa, Ethiopia, 3:05:32 6. Muliye Gurmu, Ethiopia, 3:16:51 7. Kathy Hinrichs, Elkhorn, NE, 3:18:31 8. Hannah Morsch, 3:24:08 9. Jamie Stensland, 3:24:51 10. Traci Havlik, 3:35:45 Masters Male 1. Francesco Arato, Bolingbrook, IL, 2:37:30 2. Scott Mangum, Barrington, IL, 2:40:06 3. Neil Weerakoon, Downers Grove, IL, 2:48:12 Masters Female 1. Kathy Hinrichs, Elkhorn, NE, 3:18:43 2. Jamie Stensland, Waverly, IA, 3:25:12 3. Traci Havlik, Madrid, IA, 3:35:54 Half Marathon Male 1. Sammy Rotich, Kenya, 1:06:50 2. Devin Allbaugh, Bettendorf, IA, 1:09:04 3. Logan Beausoleil, Davenport, IA, 1:12:46

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Half Marathon Female 1. Jebichi Yator, Kenya, 1:16:15 2. Pauline Mutwa Thitu, Kenya, 1:16:27 3. Rebecca Wilder, Davenport, IA, 1:26:45 2014 Review: Open Male 1. Sammy Malakwen, 2:15:42 2. Kiplangat Terer, 2:17:37 3. Abraham Chelanga, 2:19:01 4. Benjamin Metto, 2:22:36 5. Edward Tabut, 2:26:50 6. Coree Woltering, 2:37:13 7. Daniel Whipple, 2:42:09 8. Phil McNeal, 2:47:14 9. Mark Thompson, 2:55:22 10. Julius Cortez, 2:57:24 Open Women 1. Ruth Kimutai, 2:42:27 2. Lauren Verswyeveld, 2:54:25 3. Laurie Cass, 3:07:47 4. Nikki Cahen, 3:09:14 5. Gail Illich, 3:15:48 6. Apryl Campbell, 3:17:01 7. Lisa Teunissen, 3:18:45 8. Mary Flaws, 3:20:02 9. Talva Parker, 3:27:45 10. Allison Pitt, 3:27:49 Masters Male 1. Francesco Arato, 3:04:31 2. Scott Conway, 3:08:10 3. Keith Browning, 3:10:04 Masters Female 1. Laurie Cass, 3:07:47 2. Gail Illich, 3:15:48 3. Mary Flaws, 3:20:25 Half Marathon Male 1. George Towett, 1:09:19 2. Zakayo Biwot, 1:12:21 3. Sam Bradley, 1:12:22 Half Marathon Female 1. Laura Batterink, 1:14:23 (course record) 2. Cynthia Jerop, 1:18:13 3. Kristy Harken, 1:29:07 2013 Review: Open Male 1. Kiplangat Terer 2:14:04 (course record) 2. Julius Choge 2:18:57 3. Tariku Bokan 2:19:46 4. Robert Wambua 2:20:37

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5. Benjamin Metto 2:23:47 6. Abraham Rutto 2:28:18 7. Eric Stephan 2:40:16 8. Scot Mullins 2:41:11 9. John Piggott 2:42:37 10. John Rohde 2:52:02 Open Female 1. Hirut Guangul 2:38:50 2. Tezata Dengersa 2:41:35 3. Faith Stephan 2:50:26 4. Muliye Gurmu 2:59:18 5. Keneni Chala Orgesa 2:59:31 6. Bonnie Ritchotte 3:10:07 7. Jennifer Smith 3:16:07 8. Nadine Antonini 3:19:36 9. Jane Wheeler 3:20:06 10. Jenny Lauritsen 3:20:12 Masters Male 1. John Piggott 2:42:37 2. John Ekulan 2:53:59 3. Gerald Holtmeyer 2:54:04 Masters Female 1. Bonnie Ritchotte 3:10:07 2. Jennifer Smith 3:16:07 3. Nadine Antonini 3:19:36 Half Marathon Male 1. Boniface Biwott 1:05:30 2. Dan Kremske 1:05:39 3. Elly Sang 1:07:05 Half Marathon Female 1. Lauren Versweyveld 1:20:41 2. Jackie Stiles 1:23:14 3. Julie Ralston 1:23:52 2012 Review: Open Male

1. Philip Lagat, Kenya, 2:19:41 2. Demesse Tefera, Ethiopia, 2:19:45 3. Edward Tabut, Kenya, 2:20:28 4. Abraham Rutto, Kenya, 2:21:14 5. Jacob Buhler, Edmond, OK, 2:22:18 6. Mario Macias, Mexico, 2:22:44 7. Dejene Nigusse, Ethiopia, 2:33:42 8. Daniel Whipple, Bollingbrook, IL, 2:37:18 9. John Piggott, Williamsburg, VA, 2:43:30 10. Marshall Phares, 2:44:41

Open Female

1. Hirut Beyene Guangul, Ethiopia, 2:35:07 (course record)

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2. Mary Akor, Hawthorn, CA, 2:36:27 3. Tatyana Byelovol, Ukraine, 2:42:00 4. Kaci Lickteig, Omaha, NE, 2:45:46 5. Muliye Gurmu, Ethiopia, 2:47:05 6. Julia Mallon, Santa Rosa, CA, 2:47:54 7. Amanda Paige Edwards, N. Liberty, IA, 2:57:22 8. Anna Keith, Waverly, IA, 3:00:16 9. Elena Shemyakina, Geneva, IL, 3:10:17 10. Kelly Sorensen, West Des Moines, IA, 3:16:20

Masters Male

1. John Piggott, Williamsburg, VA, 2:43:30 2. Gilbert Kipchirchir, Kenya, 2:46:03 3. David Swanson, Iowa City, IA, 3:00:33

Masters Female

1. Tatyana Byelovol, Ukraine, 2:42:00 (course record) 2. Elena Shemyakina, Geneva, IL, 3:10:17 3. Kelly Sorensen, West Des Moines, IA, 3:16:20

Half Marathon Male

1. Robert Wambua, Kenya, 1:05:03 (course record) 2. Dan Kremske, Woodstock, IL, 1:06:26 3. Festus Kigen, Kenya, 1:07:00

Half Marathon Female

1. Pauline Mutwa, Kenya, 1:16:16 2. Jen Paul, LeClaire, IA, 1:19:18 3. Kristy Feldman, Ankeny, IA, 1:23:42

2011 Review Open Male

1. Jynocel Basweti, Kenya, 2:18:40 2. David Tuwei, Kenya, 2:19:23 3. Philip Kamau, Kenya, 2:26:47 4. Jonathan Ndambuki, Kenya, 2:27:33 5. Alexey Khokhlov, Russia, 2:33:02 6. Daniel Whipple, Bolingbrook, IL, 2:38:53 7. Joel Frye, 2:44:27 8. Chad Ford, 2:55:36 9. Todd Ziettlow, 2:57:30 10. Barry Davolt, 2:58:53

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Open Female

1. Caroline LeFrak, New York, NY, 2:41:11 2. Muliye Gurmu, Ethiopia, 2:47:13 3. Lisa Dyer, Morehead, MN, 2:47:21 4. Kaci Lickteig, Omaha, NE, 2:54:22 5. Blossom Marimpietri, Downers Grove, IL, 2:57:37 6. Nicole Richardson, Spring, TX, 3:17:02 7. Jennifer Plathe, 3:23:11 8. Amber Purcell, 3:24:07 9. Lori French, 3:28:49 10. Margo Garnant, 3:30:45

Masters Male

1. Alexey Khokhlov, Russia, 2:33:02 2. William Huntsberger, Davenport, IA, 2:59:20 3. Howard Shelanski, Washington, DC, 3:00:48

Masters Female

1. Lori French, Bettendorf, IA, 3:28:49 2. Margo Garnant, Peoria, IL, 3:30:45 3. Kate Dewey, Chesterfield, MO, 3:36:40

Half Marathon Male

1. Charles Hillig, Denver, CO, 1:06:45 2. Sammy Rotich, Kenya, 1:07:08 3. Bryan Glass, Springfield, IL, 1:09:15

Half Marathon Female

1. Julia Mallon, Santa Rosa, CA, 1:19:31 2. Jen Paul, LeClaire, IA, 1:21:59 3. Julie Ralston, Streator, IL, 1:24:08

2010 Review Open Male

1. Leonard Mucheru, Kenya, 2:16:29 2. Ketema Nigusse, Ethiopia, 2:19:36 3. Mark Chepses, Kenya, 2:20:34 4. James Boitt, Kenya, 2:21:29 5. John Maina Njoroge, Kenya, 2:22:53 6. Marube Moninda, Kenya, 2:26:47 7. Mark Stallings, Atglen, PA, 2:27:57 8. Erik Bush, Peoria, IL, 2:37:55 9. Daniel Whipple, Boilngbrook, IL, 2:42:05

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10. Isaiah Sanga, Kenya, 2:45:30

Open Female

1. Elena Orlova, Russia, 2:42:31 2. Irina Mashkantseva, Russia, 2:45:26 3. Rael Murey, Kenya, 2:56:54 4. Ekaterina Fateeva, Russia, 2:59:59 5. Gail Brooks, Waco, TX, 3:05:55 6. Michelle Didion, LaPorte, IN, 3:07:34 7. Holly Fearing, Madison, WI, 3:09:58 8. Nicole Richardson, 3:13:35 9. Cristin Van Driel, 3:16:39 10. Elizabeth Mason, 3:25:37

Masters Male

1. Erik Bush, Peoria, IL, 2:37:55 2. John Piggott, Williamsburg, VA, 2:45:46 3. Jerry Lack, East Moline, IL, 2:51:34

Masters Female

1. Elena Orlova, Russia, 2:42:31 2. Michelle Didion, LaPorte, IN, 3:07:34 3. Brenda Ripslinger, 3:28:18

2009 Review Open Male

1. Henry Kipsang, Kenya, 2:19:13 2. Jynocel Basweti, Kenya, 2:19:40 3. Geoffrey Birgen, Kenya, 2:20:48 4. Demesse Tefera, Ethiopia, 2:23:05 5. Jerry Faulkner, Edmond, OK, 2:25:13 6. Bruce Kilulai, Kenya, 2:36:33 7. Jared Rothlauf, Fort Madison, IA, 2:41:38 8. Bradley Begyn, Rock Island, IL, 2:43:02 9. Daniel Whipple, Bolingbrook, IL, 2:49:05 10. Archie James Barribeau, North Fond Du Lac, WI, 2:52:13

Open Female

1. Buzunesh Deba, Ethiopia, 2:44:22 2. Nadezhda Tuptova, Russia, 2:49:29 3. Michelle Didion, LaPorte, IN, 2:59:58 4. Jessica Hruska, Dubuque, IA, 3:06:53 5. Elena Shemyakina, Geneva, IL, 3:11:52 6. Nancy Foxen, Muscatine, IA, 3:14:52 7. Jennifer Wieman-Smith, O'Fallon, IL, 3:15:29 8. Melinda Dragonuk, Champaign, IL, 3:19:28

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9. Melissa Smith, Stanford, IL, 3:20:09 10. Kimberly Vincent, Port Byron, IL, 3:22:06

Masters Male

1. Greg Skopec, Coralville, IA, 2:58:06 2. Christian Evans, Glen Ellyn, IL, 2:59:20 3. Matt Simpson, Wheaton, IL, 3:00:17

Masters Female

1. Michelle Didion, LaPorte, IN, 2:59:58 2. Elena Shemyakina, Geneva, IL, 3:11:52 3. Stacey Nordeen, Moline, IL, 3:37:16

2008 Review Open Male

1. Jynocel Basweti, Kenya, 2:18:04 2. Geoffrey Kiprotich, Kenya, 2:18:27 3. Genna Tufa, Ethiopia, 2:20:05 4. Jonathan Ndambuki, Kenya, 2:23:47 5. Jacob Kendagor, Kenya, 2:24:42 6. Andrew Musuva, Kenya, 2:28:54 7. Alexey Korobov, Russia, 2:30:52 8. Brian Grudowski, Charleston, IL, 2:32:04 9. Aaron Thomas, Slater, IA, 2:47:49 10. Matt Matthews, East Moline, IL, 2:48:27

Open Female

1. Nadezhda Tuptova, Russia, 2:43:13 2. Meseret Kotu, Ethiopia, 2:45:10 3. Serkalem Abrha, Ethiopia, 2:45:25 4. Larisa Mikhaylova, Russia, 2:51:17 5. Frashiah Waithaka, Kenya, 2:56:37 6. Rael Murey, Kenya, 3:01:36 7. Michelle Didion, LaPorte, IN, 3:01:48 8. Julie Spencer, Baraboo, WI, 3:02:52 9. Elena Shemyakina, Geneva, IL, 3:13:36 10. Amy Kitner, Bettendorf, IA, 3:15:10

Masters Men

1. Alexey Korobov, Russia, 2:30:52 (course record) 2. Matt Matthews, East Moline, IL, 2:48:27 3. Michael Shulte, Cedar Rapids, IA, 3:00:58

Masters Female

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1. Michelle Didion, LaPorte, IN, 3:01:48 2. Elena Shemyakina, Geneva, IL, 3:13:36 3. Connie Gardner, Medina, OH, 3:19:37

2007 Review Open Male

1. Genna Tufa, Ethiopia, 2:18:28 2. Paul Rugut, Kenya, 2:19:07 3. Jynocel Basweti, Kenya, 2:21:54 4. Solomon Too, Kenya, 2:23:14 5. Brian Grudowski, Buffalo Grove, IL, 2:34:01 6. Andy Koziatek, Ballwin, MO, 2:36:54 7. Brendan Moody, Van Wert, OH, 2:39:59 8. Scott Damon, Bettendorf, IA, 2:41:19 9. Russ Boore, Hampton, IL, 2:44:30 10. Matthew Giesfeldt, Madison, WI, 2:46:26

Open Female

1. Irene Mogaka, Kenya, 2:45:42 2. Larisa Mikhaylova, Russia, 2:49:58 3. Bethany Lewis, Iowa City, IA, 2:58:09 4. Michelle Didion, LaPorte, IN, 3:08:12 5. Lori Jarrett, Dixon, IL, 3:13:43 6. Amy Murphy, Bettendorf, IA, 3:15:27 7. Kathy Waldron, Green Bay, WI, 3:15:32 8. Yukiko Nishide, Rye, NY, 3:18:49 9. Libbi Gaiser, Bedford, NH, 3:22:55 10. Stacy Kennedy, Dubuque, IA, 3:25:27

Masters Male

1. Russ Boore, Hampton, IL, 2:44:30 2. Michael Brisbois, Chicago, IL, 2:56:31 3. Mike Driscoll, Peoria, IL, 2:56:58

Masters Female

1. Lori Jarrett, Dixon, IL, 3:13:55 2. Kathy Waldron, Green Bay, WI, 3:15:53 3. Yukiko Nishide, Rye, NY, 3:18:59

2006 Review Open Male

1. Jynocel Basweti, Kenya, 2:16:36 2. Jonathan Ndambuki, Kenya, 2:21:57 3. Vyacheslav Rodionov, Russia, 2:24:40 4. Philip Kipchumba, Kenya, 2:25:41 5. Dzmitry Sivou. Belarus, 2:26:34

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6. Sergey Nochevny, Russia, 2:31:49 7. Jerry Lack, East Moline, IL, 2:39:39 8. Scott Damon, Bettendorf, IA, 2:42:46 9. Mike Driscoll, Peoria, IL, 2:51:35 10. Michael Brisbois, Chicago, IL, 2:56:43

Open Female

1. Anne Jelagat, Kenya, 2:41:32 2. Alena Vinitskaya, Belarus, 2:45:27 3. Casey Owens, Cedar Rapids, IA, 2:57:44 4. Tracy Stewart, Golden, CO, 2:59:32 5. Sarah Plaxton, Highland, MI, 3:07:05 6. Sarah Jarrett, Dixon, IL, 3:14:08 7. Elena Shemyakina, Geneva, IL, 3:15:32 8. Lauren Habenicht, Buffalo Grove, IL, 3:16:52 9. Bonnie Sexton, Mattawan, MI, 3:17:03 10. Jeanine Casler, Evanston, IL, 3:25:50

Masters Male

1. Jerry Lack, East Moline, IL, 2:39:39 2. Mike Driscoll, Peoria, IL, 2:51:35 3. Michael Brisbois, Chicago, IL, 2:56:43

Masters Female

1. Elena Shemyakina, Geneva, IL, 3:15:32 2. Rhonda Brandt, Cedar Rapids, IA, 3:33:00 3. Amy Yanni, Rapid City, SD, 3:34:00

2005 Review Open Male

1. Paul Rugut, Kenya, 2:20:27 2. Hillary Lelei, Kenya, 2:22:15 3. Vyzcheslav Rodionov, Russia, 2:22:48 4. Sammy Nyamongo, Kenya, 2:24:39 5. Gideon Mutisya, Kenya, 2:24:57 6. Jonathan Ndambuki, Kenya, 2:25:23 7. Joel Limo, Kenya, 2:30:00 8. James McGown, Sidney, NE, 2:30:05 9. Randy Bill, Buda, IL, 2:34:33 10. Russ Boore, Hamoton, IL, 2:38:47

Open Female

1. Valentyna Poltavska, Ukraine, 2:45:35 2. Mary Akor, Gardena, CA, 2:52:22 3. Sarah Plaxton, Highland, MI, 3:02:36 4. Julie Ralston, Streator, IL, 3:03:55

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5. Kelley Timmerman, Geneseo, IL, 3:14:59 6. Laura Cleveland, Davenport, IA, 3:26:55 7. Brenda Feddersen, 3:28:05 8. Cheryl Theofilis, 3:30:37 9. Andrea Green, Bettendorf, IA, 3:32:51 10. Jennifer Furze, Omaha, NE, 3:33:44

Masters Male

1. Russ Boore, Hampton, IL, 2:38:47 2. Phil Kauder, Cascade, IA, 2:39:53 3. Jerry Lack, East Moline, IL, 2:42:49

Masters Female

1. Kelley Timmerman, Geneseo, IL, 3:14:59 2. Gwenell Hobson, Albany, IL, 3:51:15 3. Mary Collins, Robins, IA, 3:51:49

2004 Review Open Male

1. Andrew Musuva, Kenya, 2:20:44 2. Dzmitry Sivou, Belarus, 2:21:21 3. Joe Wilson, Ogden, UT, 2:24:49 4. James McGown, Shelton, NE, 2:25:53 5. Gideon Mutisya, Kenya, 2:28:08 6. Ryan Desgrange, Belleville, MI, 2:28:27 7. Corbin Talley, Farmington, UT, 2:31:08 8. Josh Banister, Peoria, IL, 2:35:12 9. Phil Kauder, Cascade, IA, 2:36:15 10. Jerry Lack, East Moline, IL, 2:36:19

Open Female

1. Halina Karnatsevich, Belarus, 2:36:26 2. Valentyna Poltavska, Ukraine, 2:39:34 3. Sarah Plaxton, Highland, MI, 2:47:19 4. Elvira Kolpakova, Russia, 2:48:06 5. Beverly Owen, Smithville, MO, 2:51:15 6. Ann Boyd-Stewart, Ypsilanti, MI, 2:56:19 7. Kathy Waldron, Green Bay, WI, 3:02:06 8. Allison Arndt, 3:21:00 9. Deborah Feinberg, 3:23:23 10. Marthia Licea, 3:29:19

Masters Male

1. Phil Kauder, Cascade, IA, 2:36:15

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2. Jerry Lack, East Moline, IL, 2:36:19 3. Russ Boore, Hampton, IL, 2:37:10

Masters Female

1. Beverly Owen, Smithville, MO, 2:51:15 2. Ann Boyd-Stewart, Ypsilanti, MI, 2:56:19 3. Kathy Waldron, Green Bay, WI, 3:02:06

2003 Review Open Male

1. Sergey Nochevny, Russia, 2:18:42 2. James McGown, Shelton, NE, 2:21:28 3. Dzmitry Sivou, Belarus, 2:22:12 4. Julius Rotich, Kenya, 2:22:53 5. Vince Temu, Kenya, 2:23:29 6. Phil Castillo, Longmont, CO, 2:31:42 7. Rick Stefanovic, Milwaukee, WI, 2:38:53 8. Russ Boore, Hampton, IL, 2:39:59 9. Brandon Queen, 2:40:42 10. Jeff Kelly, 2:43:20

Open Female

1. Alena Vinitskaya, Belarus, 2:44:48 2. Seana Larson, Dexter, MI, 2:45:59 3. Wendy Hall, Avondale Estates, GA, 2:46:57 4. Jeanne DeBonis, Brecksville, OH, 2:55:05 5. Kathy Waldron, Green Bay, WI, 3:03:32 6. Heather Davis, Raleigh, NC, 3:10:16 7. Jennifer Bohr, 3:12:55 8. Rhonda Brandt, 3:18:15 9. Esther Woodman, 3:21:55 10. Dianne Nelson-Taylor, Davenport, IA, 3:23:05

Masters Male

1. Rick Stefanovic, Milwaukee, WI, 2:38:53 2. Russ Boore, Hampton, IL, 2:39:59 3. Phil Kauder, Cascade, IA, 2:46:51

Masters Female

1. Kathy Waldron, Green Bay, WI, 3:03:32 2. Esther Woodman, 3:21:55 3. Diane Nelson-Taylor, Davenport, IA, 3:23:05

2002 Review

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Open Male

1. Andrew Musuva, Kenya, 2:21:15 2. Vince Temu, Kenya, 2:21:26 3. Sergey Nochevny, Russia, 2:23:35 4. James McGown, Kenesaw, NE, 2:24:16 5. Francisco Tomas, Mexico, 2:25:59 6. Grzegorz Olszowik, Poland, 2:26:41 7. Dan Engel, Bloomington, IL, 2:28:45 8. Simon Cherokony, Kenya, 2:30:03 9. Scott Jansky, Two Rivers, WI, 2:31:17 10. Steve Beguin, West Lafayette, IN, 2:32:35

Open Female

1. Alena Vinitskaya, Belarus, 2:45:48 2. Cindy Keeler, Clermont, FL, 2:46:32 3. Wendy Hall, Avondale Estates, GA, 2:49:43 4. Jeanne DeBonis, Brecksville, OH, 2:54:07 5. Missy Foy, Durham, NC, 3:02:15 6. Carol Baker, Waterloo, IA, 3:04:04 7. Michelle Guider, Minneapolis, MN, 3:04:34 8. Laura Max, Iowa City, IA, 3:05:33 9. Melissa Smith, Bloomington, IL, 3:26:56 10. Molly Quinn, Wildwood, MO, 3:28:54

Masters Male

1. Rick Stefanovic, Milwaukee, WI, 2:38:18 2. Phil Kauder, Cascade, IA, 2:40:40 3. Franciszek Stronski, Poland, 2:43:18

Masters Female

1. Cindy Keeler, Clermont, FL, 2:46:32 2. Carol Baker, Waterloo, IA, 3:04:04 3. Tammy Vinar, Taylor Ridge, IL, 3:36:48

2001 Review Open Male

1. Dan Mayer, Naperville, IL, 2:26:19 2. Jason Ryf, Oshkosh, WI, 2:28:03 3. Craig Lawson, Sandy, UT, 2:28:10 4. Jan Myrda, Poland, 2:30:14 5. Steve Wilson, Lafayette, IN, 2:31:13 6. Bob Simmons, Iowa City, IA, 2:31:40 7. Phil Kauder, Cascade, IA, 2:34:39 8. Jerry Lack, East Moline, IL, 2:38:29 9. Calvin Ma, Chicago, IL, 2:40:29 10. Joe Uhan, River Falls, WI, 2:43:33

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Open Female

1. Cindy Keeler, Clermont, FL, 2:49:00 2. Jeanne DeBonis, Brecksville, OH, 2:54:42 3. Mary Peckarsky, Pewaukee, WI, 2:55:25 4. Wendy Hall, Avondale Estates, GA, 3:01:32 5. Mary Amen, Lincoln, NE, 3:04:35 6. Kathy Waldron, Green Bay, WI, 3:10:57 7. Laura Max, Iowa City, IA, 3:14:12 8. Peggy Shadid, Peoria, IL, 3:15:46 9. Kelley Burns, Leon, IA, 3:19:25 10. Nancy Stanley, Lincoln, NE, 3:30:14

Masters Male

1. Steve Wilscon, Lafayeete, IN, 2:31:13 2. Phil Kauder, Cascade, IA, 2:34:49 3. Joseph Haynes, Ames, IA, 2:47:03

Masters Female

1. Cindy Keeler, Clermont, FL, 2:49:00 2. Kathy Waldron, Green Bay, WI, 3:10:57 3. Renee Simmons, Clinton, IA, 3:40:23

2000 Review Open Male

1. Craig Lawson, Sandy, UT, 2:24:22 2. Phillip Castillo, Alamosa, CO, 2:25:32 3. Jim Dickerson, Naperville, IL, 2:27:05 4. Eliasa Tani, Lee's Summit, MO, 2:33:43 5. Carl Chamberlain, Omaha, NE, 2:37:15 6. Jerry Lack, East Moline, IL, 2:38:12 7. Michael McGrane, Iowa City, IA, 2:38:32 8. Russ Boore, Hampton, IL, 2:40:26 9. Phil Kauder, Cascade, IA, 2:41:13 10. Calvin Ma, Chicago, IL, 2:42:51

Open Female

1. Jeanne DeBonis, Brecksville, OH, 2:50:14 2. Mary Burns-Prine, San Diego, CA, 2:55:33 3. Roxi Erickson, Omaha, NE, 3:00:46 4. Mary Amen, Lincoln, NE, 3:00:50 5. Christy Nielson, Council Bluffs, IA, 3:02:08 6. Kelley Timmerman, Geneseo, IL, 3:08:17 7. Nancy Stanley, Lincoln, NE, 3:08:32 8. Patches Elmore, Davenport, IA, 3:10:36 9. Dianne Nelson, Davenport, IA, 3:14:03 10. Peggy Shadid, Peoria, IL, 3:14:46

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Masters Male

1. Joseph Haynes, Ames, IA, 2:46:30 2. Rich Oldrieve, Westlake, OH, 2:49:18 3. Terry Erickson, East Moline, IL, 2:52:33

Masters Female

1. Mary Burns-Prine, San Diego, CA, 2:55:33 2. Ann Spellman, Lincoln, NE, 3:26:57 3. Joanne Kerschieter, Moline, IL, 3:29:38

1999 Review Open Male

1. Bob Simmons, Iowa City, IA, 2:26:43 2. Danny Dukov, Bulgaria, 2:30:21 3. Jeff Joiner, Iowa City, IA, 2:32:05 4. Martin Kleibl, Downers Grove, IL, 2:32:40 5. Leroy Popowski, Iowa City, IA, 2:35:37 6. Dan Engel, Decatur, IL, 2:37:41 7. Spider Sillery, Bloomington, IL, 2:38:16 8. Steve Wilson, Lafayette, IN, 2:39:37 9. Dave Dixon, Sioux City, IA, 2:45:50 10. Rich Oldrieve, Westlake, OH, 2:47:29

Open Female

1. Christy Nielson, Council Bluffs, IA, 2:56:31 2. Nancy Stanley, Lincoln, NE, 2:59:49 3. Mary Burns-Prine, San Diego, CA, 3:10:00 4. Suzy Troppoli, Hinsdale, IL, 3:21:13 5. Rhonda Reichardt, Decorah, IA, 3:23:42 6. Ann McConnell, Geneseo, IL 7. Diane Nelson, Davenport, IA 8. Pamela Tischer, Rock Island, IL, 3:32:13 9. Sue Savat, Winona, MN 10. Lynne Parks, Greeley, CO

Masters Male

1. Steve Wilson, Lafayette, IN, 2:39:37 2. Rich Oldrieve, Westlake, OH, 2:47:29 3. Rudy Estrada, Wauwatosa, WI, 2:49:44

Masters Female

1. Mary Burns-Prine, San Diego, CA, 3:10:00 2. Suzy Troppoli, Hinsdale, IL, 3:21:13

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3. Pamela Tischer, Rock Island, IL, 3:32:13

1998 Review Open Male

1. Daivid Heppner, Davenport, IA, 2:34:50 2. Dave Ladehoff, Iowa City, IA, 2:40:23 3. Andy Martin, Clackamas, OR, 2:40:33 4. Todd Hogue, Tipton, IA, 2:41:21 5. Dave Dixon, Sioux City, IA, 2:43:32 6. Rick Stefanovic, Milwaukee, WI, 2:47:42 7. Jim Dickerson, Naperville, IL, 2:47:55 8. John Sillery, Bloomington, IL, 2:48:40 9. Calvin Ma, Chicago, IL, 2:49:21 10. Terry Gendron, Davenport, IA, 2:51:25

Open Female

1. Mary Burns-Prine, San Diego, CA, 3:00:32 2. Nancy Stanley, Lincoln, NE, 3:00:45 3. Mary Amen, Lincoln, NE, 3:08:52 4. Kelley Timmerman, Geneseo, IL, 3:18:35 5. Deborah Wresingki, Peoria, IL, 3:23:11 6. Chris Heming, Shorewood, MN, 3:24:53 7. Susan Troppoli, Hinsdale, IL, 3:28;24 8. Ann McConnell, Geneseo, IL, 3:28:49 9. Sharie Bolender, Clinton, IA, 3:29:58 10. Diane Nelson, Davenport, IA, 3:30:16

Masters Male

1. Terry Erickson, East Moline, IL, 2:53:33 2. Rudy Estrada, Wauwatosa, WI, 2:58:15 3. Randy Stach, Geneseo, IL, 2:59:06

Masters Female

1. Deb Thomford, Zumbrota, IL, 3:31:36 2. Anne McIllence, Walcott, IA, 3:34:34 3. JoAnne Brown, Moline, IL 3:35:15

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QCM Record Book: Past Winners, Top Times, Other Records MARATHON - Men's Open

Past Winners: 2015, Kennedy Kemei, Kenya, 2:20:34 2014, Sammy Malakwen, Kenya, 2:15:42 2013, Kiplangat Terer, Kenya, 2:14:04 (CR) 2012, Philip Lagat, Kenya, 2:19:41 2011, Jynocel Basweti, Kenya, 2:18:40 2010, Leonard Mucheru, Kenya, 2:16:29 2009, Henry Kipsang, Kenya, 2:19:15 2008, Jynocel Basweti, Kenya, 2:18:04 2007, Genna Tufa, Ethiopia, 2:18:28 2006, Jynocel Basweti, Kenya, 2:16:36 2005, Paul Rugut, Kenya, 2:20:27 2004, Andrew Musuva, Kenya, 2:20:44 2003, Sergey Nochevny, Russia, 2:18:42 2002, Andrew Musuva, Kenya, 2:21:15 2001, Dan Mayer, Naperville, IL, 2:26:19 2000, Craig Lawson, Sandy, UT, 2:24:22 1999, Bob Simmons, Iowa City, IA, 2:26:43 1998, David Heppner, Davenport, IA, 2:34:50

MARATHON - Women's Open

Past Winners: 2015, Hirut Guangul, Ethiopia, 2:39:10 2014, Ruth Kimutai, Kenya, 2:42:27 2013, Hirut Guangul, Ethiopia, 2:38:50 2012, Hirut Guangul, Ethiopia, 2:35:07 (CR) 2011, Caroline LeFrak, New York, NY, 2:41:11 2010, Elena Orlova, Russia, 2:42:31 2009, Buzunesh Deba, Ethiopia, 2:44:24 2008, Nadezhda Tuptova, Russia, 2:43:13 2007, Irene Mogaka, Kenya, 2:45:42 2006, Anne Jelagat, Kenya, 2:41:32 2005, Valentyna Poltavska, Ukraine, 2:45:35 2004, Halina Karnatsevich, Belarus, 2:36:26 2003, Alena Vinitskaya, Belarus, 2:44:48 2002, Alena Vinitskaya, Belarus, 2:45:48 2001, Cindy Keeler, Clermont, FL, 2:49:00 2000, Jeanne DeBonis, Brecksville, OH, 2:50:14 1999, Christy Nielson, Council Bluffs, NE, 2:56:31 1998, Mary Burns-Prine, San Diego, CA, 3:00:32

MARATHON - Men's Masters

Past Winners: 2015, Francesco Arato, Bolingbrook, IL, 2:37:30 2014, Francesco Arato, West Chicago, IL, 3:04:31 2013, John Piggott, Williamsburg, VA, 2:42:37 2012, John Piggott, Williamsburg, VA, 2:43:30 2011, Alexey Khokhlov, Russia, 2:33:02 2010, Erik Bush, Peoria, IL, 2:37:55 2009, Greg Skopec, Coralville, IA, 2:58:06 2008, Alexey Korobov, Russia, 2:30:52 (CR) 2007, Russell Boore, Hampton, IL, 2:44:30 2006, Jerry Lack, East Moline, IL, 2:39:39 2005, Russell Boore, Hampton, IL, 2:38:47 2004, Phil Kauder, Cascade, IA, 2:36:15 2003, Rick Stefanovic, Milwaukee, WI, 2:38:53 2002, Rick Stefanovic, Milwaukee, WI, 2:38:18 2001, Steve Wilson, Lafeyette, IN, 2:31:13 2000, Joseph Haynes, Ames, IA, 2:46:30 1999, Steve Wilson, Lafeyette, IN, 2:39:37 1998, Terry Erickson, East Moline, IL, 2:53:33

MARATHON - Women's Masters

Past Winners: 2015, Kathy Hinrichs, Elkhorn, NE, 3:18:43 2014, Laurie Cass, Plymouth, MA, 3:07:47 2013, Bonnie Ritchotte, Littleton, NH, 3:10:07 2012, Tatyana Byelovol, Ukraine, 2:42:00 (CR) 2011, Lori French, Bettendorf, IA, 3:28:49 2010, Elena Orlova, Russia, 2:42:31 2009, Michelle Didion, Laporte, IN, 3:00:02 2008, Michelle Didion, Laporte, IN, 3:01:48 2007, Lori Jarrett, Dixon, IL, 3:13:43 2006, Elena Shemyakina, Geneva, IL, 3:15:32 2005, Kelley Timmerman, Geneseo, IL, 3:14:59 2004, Beverly Owen, Smithville, MO, 2:51:15 2003, Kathy Waldron, Green Bay, WI, 3:03:32 2002, Cindy Keeler, Clermont, FL, 2:46:32 2001, Cindy Keeler, Clermont, FL, 2:49:00 2000, Mary Burns-Prine, San Diego, CA, 2:55:33 1999, Mary Burns-Prine, San Diego, CA, 3:10:00 1998, Mary Burns-Prine, San Diego, CA, 3:00:32

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COURSE RECORDS - All Individual Events

MARATHON - Men's Open

Kiplangat Terer, Kenya, 2:14:04 (2013)

MARATHON - Women's Open

Hirut Beyene Guangul, Ethiopia, 2:35:07 (2012)

MARATHON - Men's Masters

Alexey Korobov, Russia, 2:30:52 (2008)

MARATHON - Women's Masters

Tatyana Byelovol, Ukraine, 2:42:00 (2012)

HALF MARATHON - Men

Robert Wambua, Kenya, 1:05:03 (2012)

HALF MARATHON - Women

Laura Batterink, Evanston, IL, 1:14:23 (2014)

5K - Men

Sean Moeller, Davenport, IA, 15:09 (2002)

5K - Women

Jenny Every, Peoria, IL, 17:50 (2007)

TOP TEN MARATHON TIMES - Race History

Men's Marathon

1. Kiplangat Terer, Kenya, 2:14:04 (2013) 2. Sammy Malakwen, Kenya, 2:15:42

(2014) 3. Leonard Mucheru, Kenya, 2:16:29

(2010) 4. Jynocel Basweti, Kenya, 2:16:36 (2006) 5. Kiplangat Terer, Kenya, 2:17:37 (2014) 6. Jynocel Basweti, Kenya, 2:18:04 (2008) 7. Geoffrey Kiprotich, Kenya, 2:18:27

(2008) 8. Genna Tufa, Ethiopia, 2:18:28 (2007) 9. Jynocel Basweti. Kenya, 2:18:40 (2011) 10. Sergey Nochevny, Russia, 2:18:42

(2003)

Women's Marathon

1. Hirut Guangul, Ethiopia, 2:35:07 (2012) 2. Halina Karnatsevich, Belarus, 2:36:26 (2004) 3. Mary Akor, Hawthorn, CA, 2:36:27 (2012) 4. Hirut Guangul, Ethiopia, 2:38:50 (2013) 5. Hirut Guangul, Ethiopia, 2:39:10 (2015) 6. Valentyna Poltavska, Ukraine, 2:39:34

(2004) 7. Caroline LeFrak, New York, NY, 2:41:11

(2011) 8. Anne Jelagat, Kenya, 2:41:32 (2006) 9. Tezata Dengersa, Ethiopia, 2:41:35 (2013) 10. Tatyana Byelovol, Ukraine, 2:42:00 (2012)

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TOP FIVE 1/2 MARATHON TIMES - Race History

Men's 1/2 Marathon

1. Robert Wambua, Kenya, 1:05:03 (2012) 2. Boniface Biwott, Kenya, 1:05:30 (2013) 3. Dan Kremske, Woodstock, IL, 1:05:39 (2013) 4. Dan Kremske, Woodstock, IL, 1:06:26 (2012) 5. Charles Hillig, Denver, CO, 1:06:45 (2011)

Women's 1/2 Marathon

1. Laura Batterink, Evanston, IL, 1:14:23 (2014) 2. Jebichi Yator, Kenya, 1:16:15 (2015) 3. Pauline Mutwa, Kenya, 1:16:16 (2012) 4. Pauline Mutwa, Kenya, 1:16:27 (2015) 5. Cynthia Jerop, Kenya, 1:18:13 (2014)

OTHER RECORDS, MEN'S MARATHON OTHER RECORDS, WOMEN'S MARATHON

SMALLEST MARGIN OF VICTORY Open Men: 4 Seconds Philip Lagat, Kenya 2:19:41 2012 Masters Men: 4 Seconds Phil Kauder, Cascade, IA 2:36:15 2004 LARGEST MARGIN OF VICTORY Open Men: 5 Min., 33 Seconds David Heppner, Davenport, IA 2:34:50 1998 Masters Men: 26 Min., 18 Seconds Alexey Khoklov, Russia 2:33:02 2011 US OLYMPIC TRIALS QUALIFIERS AT QCM (qualifying years only) Men James McGown, Shelton, NE 2:21:28 2003

MOST WINS, OPEN MARATHON Men (3) Jynocel Basweti, Kenya, 2011, 2008, 2006 Men (2), Andrew Musuva, Kenya, 2004, 2002

MOST WINS, MASTERS MARATHON Men (2), Francesco Arato, Bolingbrook, IL, 2015, 2014 Men (2), John Piggott, Williamsburg, VA, 2013, 2012 Men (2), Russell Boore, Hampton, IL, 2007, 2005 Men (2), Rick Stefanovic, Milwaukee, WI, 2003, 2002 Men (2), Steve Wilson, Lafayette, IN, 2001, 1999

SMALLEST MARGIN OF VICTORY Open Women: 13 Seconds Mary Burns-Prine, San Diego, CA 3:00:32 1998 Masters Women: 1 Min., 56 Seconds Lori French, Bettendorf, IA 3:28:49 2011

LARGEST MARGIN OF VICTORY Open Women: 11 Min., 58 Seconds Ruth Kimutai, Kenya 2:42:27 2014 Masters Women: 36 Min., 16 Seconds Kelley Timmerman, Geneseo, IL 3:14:59 2005

US OLYMPIC TRIALS QUALIFIERS AT QCM (qualifying years only) Women Caroline LeFrak, New York, NY 2:41:11 2011 Women Seana Larson, Dexter, MI 2:45:59 2003 Women Cindy Keeler, Clermont, FL 2:46:32 2002 Women Wendy Hall, Avondale Estates, GA 2:46:57 2003

MOST WINS, OPEN MARATHON Women (3), Hirut Guangul, Ethiopia, 2015, 2013, 2012 Women (2), Alena Vinitskaya, Belarus, 2003, 2002 MOST WINS, MASTERS MARATHON Women (3), Mary Burns-Prine, San Diego, CA, 2000, 1999, 1998 Women (2), Michelle Diddion, Laporte, IN, 2009, 2008 Women (2), Cindy Keeler, Clermont, FL, 2002, 2001

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EVENT ENTRIES RECORD

All Events, Registration Record:

5,733 (2014)

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2016 Men’s Marathon Bios

2. Sammy Malakwen, Kenya

Age: 38 Notes: won 2014 QCM in 2:15:42 … 2nd at 2015 QCM in 2:21:06 … 1st at 2016 Fargo in 2:26:06 … 2nd at 2015 Milwaukee in 2:23:53 … 4th at 2015 Donna in 2:14:57 … 12th at 2014 Grandma’s in 2:15:54 … 1st at 2014 Miami in 2:19:45

4. Werkuneh Seyoum Aboye, Ethiopia

Age: 32 Notes: 4th at 2015 QCM in 2:24:54 … 5th at 2016 Grandma’s in 2:17:07 … 2nd at 2015 Albany in 2:19:43

6. Hillary Too, Kenya

Age: 37 Notes: 1st at 2016 Woodlands in 2:18:47 … 1st at 2015 Richmond in 2:18:48 … 2nd at 2015 Columbus in 2:19:03 … ran ½-marathon best of 1:02:08 this year

8. Abu Kebede Diriba, Ethiopia

Age: 29 Notes: 3rd at 2015 QCM in 2:24:48 … 19th at 2015 NYC in 2:24:30 … 6th at 2016 Pittsburgh in 2:22:04 … 3rd at 2016 Utah Valley in 2:24:20

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10. Stanley Boen, Kenya

Age: 38 Notes: 1st at 2016 Utah Valley in 2:23:41 … 1st at 2015 Wichita in 2:20:47 … 2nd at 2016 Glass City in 2:27:28 … ran 49:28 at 2015 Austin 10-mile

12. Abraham Kiprop Rutto, Kenya

Age: 33 Notes: 4th at 2012 QCM in 2:21:14 … 6th at 2013 QCM in 2:28:18 … 1st at 2016 Green Bay in 2:20:41 … 2nd at 2015 Philadelphia in 2:18:00 … 4th at 2015 Des Moines in 2:22:32

14. Wilson Chepkwony, Kenya

Age: 35 Notes: 3rd at 2016 Pocono Mountain in 2:24:46 … 3rd at 2016 Buffalo in 2:27:15 … ran 2:17:50 at 2014 Standard Chartered Hong Kong … PR of 2:14:59 from 2007 in Beograd, SRB

16. Robert Gititu, Kenya

Age: 33 Notes: 2nd at 2016 Woodlands in 2:22:53 … 1st at 2016 Glass City in 2:27:24 … ran 2:14:37 in 2015 at Trieste, Italy … ran 1:04:59 ½-marathon in 2015 at Wels, AUT

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18. Edward Tabut, Kenya

Age: 33 Notes: 2nd at 2016 Lincoln in 2:29:45 … 28th at 2015 Grandma’s in 2:22:40 … 1st at 2015 Lincoln in 2:27:38 … 1st at 2014 Lincoln in 2:17:07 … 22nd at 2014 Grandma’s in 2:18:46 … 2nd at 2014 Indianapolis in 2:19:57 … 5th at 2014 QCM in 2:26:49

20. David Tuwei, Kenya

Age: 37 Notes: 2nd at 2015 Woodlands in 2:19:26 … 6th at 2015 Twin Cities in 2:19:57 … 1st at 2015 Milwaukee in 2:22:51 … 12th at 2014 Houston in 2:16:22 … 4th at 2014 Cowtown in 2:24:22 … 2nd at 2011 QCM in 2:19:23

22. Tewodros Zewdu, Ethiopia

Age: 26 Notes: 2nd at 2014 Buffalo in 2:21:05 … ran 2:15:34 at Langreo, ESP … ran 1:04:24 ½-marathon at Albacete, ESP

24. Peter Kariuki, Kenya

Age: 30 Notes: ran 1:02:01 at Westlands ½-marathon … ran 2:11:17 at 2012 Graz Marathon

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26. Polycarp Nyansikera, Kenya

Age: 24 Notes: 12th at 2016 Grandma’s in 2:21:17 … ran 2:17:13 at 2015 Xichang, China … ran 31:04 at 2016 10K in Ames, IA

28. Fikadu Teferi, Ethiopia

Age: 22 Notes: ran 1:03:24 at 2013 Saint Denis, FRA, ½-marathon

30. Patrick Jenkins, LaCrosse, WI

Age: 24 Notes: 5th at 2016 Green Bay in 2:27:00 … 1st at 2016 Crazylegs 8K in 24:31 … 9-time NCAA D3 All-American at UW-Stout … PR’s – 10K (29:51), 5K (14:21), 8K (24:16)

32. Luke Padesky, Moline, IL

Age: 24 Notes: marathon debut at 2016 QCM … ran NCAA D1 Cross Country and Track at SIU-Edwardsville

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34. Mitch Dietrich, Bettendorf, IA

Age: 25 Notes: marathon debut at 2016 QCM … former runner at Augustana College

36. Richard Kessio, Kenya (Masters)

Age: 42 Notes: (masters results) – 2nd at 2015 Grandma’s in 2:19:56 … 1st at 2015 Buffalo in 2:21:42 … 1st at 2015 Philadelphia in 2:27:32 … 2nd at 2014 Grandma’s in 2:18:09 … 1st at 2014 Akron in 2:23:44

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2016 Women’s Marathon Bios

1. Hirut Guangul, Ethiopia

Age: 24 Notes: 3-time winner at QCM and looking to become first 4-time winner, male or female, in race history … set course record at 2012 QCM with win in 2:35:07 … 1st at 2013 QCM in 2:38:50 … 1st at 2015 QCM in 2:39:10 … 1st at 2016 Buffalo in 2:38:24 … 1st at 2016 Cleveland in 2:40:33 … 1st at 2016 Vancouver in 2:39:52

3. Meseret Ali Basa, Ethiopia

Age: 27 Notes: 3rd at 2014 Pittsburgh in 2:40:41 … 1st at 2014 Donna in 2:41:25 … 13th at 2014 Grandma’s in 2:41:05 … ran 1:17:04 at 2014 Des Moines ½-marathon

5. Bizuwork Getahun Kasaye, Ethiopia

Age: 27 Notes: 2nd at 2016 Pittsburgh in 2:42:47 … ran 2:41:10 at 2013 Genezareth, ISR … ran 36:40 10K in NYC this year

7. Bose Germeda Assefa, Ethiopia

Age: 21 Notes: ran 35:00 10K at Shelter Island this year … ran 1:11:27 20K at Maroilles, FRA, last year … 2:35 marathon in China in 2016

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9. Jenna Fiorillo, West Chester, PA

Age: 37 Notes: 31st at 2015 Philadelphia in 2:59:40 … has run 1:22:45 ½-marathon … has run 38:36 10K

11. Therese Howe, Madison, WI

Age: 21 Notes: 8th at 2015 Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon in 3:03:32

2016 Men’s Half Marathon Bios 7000. Benson Cheruiyot, Kenya Notes: ran 2:19:22 at 2016 Kangar, MAS, Marathon … ran 1:03:10 at 2016 Indianapolis ½-marathon 7002. Evans Chelanga, Kenya Notes: ran 1:05:37 at 2016 Fargo ½-marathon … ran 30:58 at 2016 Ames, IA, 10K 7004. Brandon Mull, Chicago, IL Notes: 61st at 2016 US Olympic Marathon Trials … ran 1:06:50 ½-marathon best at Gary Bjorklund … 8th at 2015 California International Marathon in 2:18:14 … 29th at 2015 Chicago Marathon in 2:22:54 7006. Johnny Rutford, Omaha, NE Notes: ran 24:41 at 2016 Shamrock Shuffle 8K … 3rd at 2016 Lincoln ½-marathon in 1:08:53

7008. Richard Kandie, Kenya Notes: ran 1:03:20 AT 2011 Des Moines 20K 7010. Elly Sang, Kenya Notes: 3rd at 2013 QCM ½-marathon in 1:07:05 … ran 1:07:50 at 2013 Dam-to-Dam 20K 7012. Phil McNeal, Romeoville, IL Notes: 2nd at 2015 Peoria ½-marathon in 1:12:59 … 7th at 2015 QCM ½-marathon … 8th at 2014 QCM … 1st at Sea Blue 5K in 16:21 … 1st at Adirondack Street Mile

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7016. Jeff Paul, LeClaire, IA Notes: ran 1:13:09 ½-marathon PR … local Ironman triathlete … former winner of Beach-to-Battleship Ironman 7018. Bryan Glass, Springfield, IL (Masters) Notes: 1st at 2016 QC Times Bix 7 Masters in 37:17 … 15:42 at 2016 Firecracker 5K … ran 1:12:02 at 2016 Galesburg ½-marathon … 3rd at 2011 QCM ½-marathon in 1:09:15 7020. Julius Rotich, Des Moines, IA (Masters) Notes: ran 1:14:35 at 2015 Park-to-Park ½-marathon … ran 1:13:32 at 2015 Dam-to-Dam 20K 7022. Neil Weerakoon, Downers Grove, IL (Masters) Notes: NA

2016 Women’s Half Marathon Bios 7001. Jebichi Yator, Kenya Notes: ran 1:14:16 at 2016 Indianapolis ½-marathon … ran 35:35 at Cleveland 10K … 1st at 2015 QCM ½-marathon in 1:16:15 (2nd fastest women’s ½ at QC all-time) 7003. Andrea Rediger, Minneapolis, MN Notes: ran 1:18:27 ½-marthon best at 2014 Park-to-Park … ran 2:47:31 marathon best at 2015 Chicago … ran 35:28 10K best at Reedy River … also owns 17:01 (5K) and 4:48 (mile) personal bests 7005. Angi Mook, Terre Haute, IN Notes: 8th at 2015 Veterans ½-marathon in 1:25:41 … ran 1:23 at 2014 Monumental ½-marathon 7007. Rebecca Wilder, Davenport, IA Notes: 3rd at 2015 QCM ½-marathon in 1:26:45