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15th Annuarl Key West Half Marathon and 5K Run

15th Annual Key West Half Marathon and 5K Run

13.1 Miles of Pure Fun

Participate in The Key West Half Marathon in Key West, Florida. Several hundred runners are expected to race through Key West’s historic Old Town and waterfront areas Sunday, Jan. 20, during the annual Key West Half Marathon. Set to begin at 7 a.m., the sporting challenge takes place on a flat, fast 13.1-mile half-marathon course in the scenic island city. Location of this year's run is the Half Shell Raw Bar at the foot of Margaret Street. The 5K Run will follow right after the start of the Half Marathon. Now in its 15th year, the race typically attracts participants from throughout the United States, as well as other countries including Great Britain, Canada and Mexico, to compete in Key West’s balmy January climate. Established in 1994 BW Promotions & Special Events specializes in sports marketing, producing events, public relations and marketing. We work with clients to plan, develop and execute promotions and special events as well as their marketing plans and product merchandising. BW Promotions promotes the Annual Turtle Trot 5K Run/Walk, the Key West Half Marathon, the Schooner Wharf Runs as well as many other sporting and entertaining events in Key West.

Key West Half Marathon ~ January 22, 2012 2012 Key West Half Marathon and 5K Run Full Race Results 2012 Key West Half Marathon and 5K Division Leaders
Results from Multirace for the 5k Results from Multirace for the 1/2 Marathon
The 14th annual Key West ½ Marathon was held Sunday Jan 22. This year we once again featured a 5k run. A total of 1115 runners signed up between the two events from 6 countries to participate in the races on a beautiful winter Key West day but humid for our visitors from cold climates. Of the 1115 runners, 320 were from Florida; with almost every state represented coming to Key West from distant parts of the world. Brazil, Canada, Italy, Poland, Finland and Germany were all represented.	Overall Female Winner Francesca Marin at a time of 1:23.20

Michael Johnson, 2nd place winner male overall The top prize for the half marathon went to Douglas Weeks (1:18:55) Second Place went to Michael Johnson in a time of 1:19:54 and Third Place going to David Bryant in a time of 1.24.23.

Paul Marmaro of Delray Beach (1:29:24) winning the male masters category which included 5 participants over 70 years of age. For the females, Francesca Marin of Italy took the overall title with a time of 1:23:20, Second Place Jill Johnson from Michigan and Third Place Helena Bursa from right here in the keys, Big Pine Key, Florida. In the Masters Division: Leslie Scheffers 1:34:16 capturing the masters title, Second Place Teresa Mann in a time of 1:35:04, Third to Maureen Burns in a time of 1:35:08.

1st place Male 30-34 Andrew Hannah 1:27:22 The overall male winner for the 5-K was Thomas Nissaike with the time of 19:34. Daren Cassani took the male masters crown with a time of 22.53. On the female winners, Overall First Place goes to Kelly Hauser with a time of 23:50 and Lori Kaufman captured the Masters titles with a time of 26:13.

Our Race Committee includes: Barb Wright/Race Founder/Coordinator, Evan Snitkoff, Sunrise Rotarians Jim Smith, Stan Rzad, many other members, Registration support by Denise & Pat Pruess, Southernmost Coconut Castaways and Sunrise Rotarians, Linda/Exclusive Sports, Cathy & Bod Dummett, Jerry Bolduc and more! Course layout: Rick McKenzie:

Volunteer Coordinator Dennis Gormley who helps organize the course and water station volunteers (many are from Sigsbee & Trumbo Point who every year with great enthusiasm cheer on the runners and man the course and water stations. Thanks also go to: Denise & Dave Glentz, Tom Geida, Pati Crimmins, Rhonda Rinehold, Rosemary Enright, and many more.

Also a special thanks to Loris Bosco/FKCC and her Swim Youth Program kids.

First State Bank volunteers, Sunrise Rotary, Iberia Bank, Keys Federal Credit Union , Gary the Carpenter, Iberia Bank, our sponsors which include: Key West Close to Perfect, Far from Normal, Monroe County tourism development council, Michelob Ultra, The Westin Resort, Pepsi Cola, Key West Key Lime Pie Company, Surgery Center, Cupcake Vineyards, Mix 1, Lazy Dog Outfitters, Sunset Watersports, Pinnacle Vodka, Goldman’s, Margaritaville, Keys Federal Credit Union, Monroe County Teachers Federal Credit Union, TRIKW, Cypress House, Bar Anticipations, Jersey Shore Running Club, Albertsons, Eden House, Marriott Key West Beachside Hotel, Sun Communications Waste Management, . Schooner Wharf Bar & JDL Big 10 Sports Pubs who hosted out volunteer party, Dante's hosting the pasta dinner. Dante’s staff, Key West Police Department, Monroe County Sheriffs, Public Works, City of Key West, Sandra & Bob Harvey, Nancy & Steve Kingsley, Denny & Cheryl Bird.

Thanks also to Bill Becker, Frank Everhart, Jeep the human jukebox, Toko Irei & Geroge Victory Band, all our mascots! Gorilla & Moo-Moo!

Runner please check out itab inserts for your finishers medals on keywesthalfmarathon.com. Save the date for next year January 20, 2012.

Chip Timing by Multirace.

Thank you to all participants! Volunteers, sponsors and charitable partners!
Barb Wright/Event Founder

Official race photos will be posted on www.coxsportsphotos.com.

Event information: keywesthalfmarathon.com or 305-240-0727

15th Annual Key West
Half Marathon
January 20, 2013

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