Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K & 5K th Running February 20, 2016

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1 MEDIA GUIDE Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K & 5K th Running February 20, 2016 Publix Gasparilla Half Marathon & 8K th Running February 21, On Your Side Health and Fitness Expo 2016 Tampa Convention Center - East Hall Friday, February 19, :00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, February 20, :00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Information current as of February 18, 2016 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic--MEDIA GUIDE 1

2 Table of Contents Page MEDIA Media Services... 4 Access to Media Services Race Weekend... 4 Race Weekend Information... 4 Race Weekend Special Guests... 6 Course Maps... 7 Complete Race Weekend Itinerary... 9 PUBLIX GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC 2016 Charitable Contributions Year 15K & 5K Runners...11 By the Numbers...12 Heritage Charities K & 5K...15 Half Marathon & 8K...19 Prize Purse...23 Awards...25 Runners To Watch...26 GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC HISTORY & RECORDS 15K Champions K Champions...30 Half Marathon & 8K Champions...32 Pace Chart K Record Progression K Record Progression...34 Half Marathon Record Progression K Record Progression...35 Race Weekend Weather...36 Participation...38 U.S. AND WORLD HALF MARATHON RECORDS U.S. Half Marathon Records...40 World Half Marathon Records...43 SPONSORS Title Sponsor...50 Presenting Sponsors...50 Official Sponsors...52 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic--MEDIA GUIDE 3

3 MEDIA MEDIA Media Services Media Services Access to Media Services Race Weekend Media and media staff will have access to the appropriate media service with their Media Passes. These areas are: Saturday, February 20 & Sunday, February 21 Access to Media Truck Access to Finish Line Access to Athlete Interviewing Area/VIP Tent ATTENTION MEDIA Please note that the Gasparilla Distance Classic Association respectfully requests that the proper & official event name and graphic be utilized in all print (first reference mention) & on-air coverage. Event Name: Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Graphics: (Available Upon Request) Race Weekend Information The Race Day Media Areas will be located in the VIP Tent that is adjacent to both the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K & 5K and Publix Gasparilla Half Marathon & 8K Finish Lines. The winners of each event will be directed to the VIP Tent and will be available to the Media for interviews. Those people authorized to ride the 15K Media Truck on Saturday morning, February 20th, will need to check in at Brorien St. & Ashley St., no later than 6:15am. For the 5K, please check-in no later than 8:45am. On Sunday morning, February 21st, the Media Truck will join up with the Half Marathon runners at mile 5 (Magnolia & Bayshore Blvd.). Due to the morning darkness of the course, the Media Truck will not go onto Davis Islands. Please check-in at Magmnolia & Bayshore no later than 6:15am. For the 8K, check-in at Bayshore & Bay St no later than 9am. 4 MEDIA GUIDE--Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic--MEDIA GUIDE 5

4 PUBLIX GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC 2016 MEDIA Race Weekend Special Guests Course Maps PUBLIX GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC 15K & 5K COURSE MAP W. Kennedy Blvd. Brorein St. W. Platt St. S. M a g no l i a Ave. Ve rn e St. Swan Ave. ow st os 18 L6 (F re ve sa.. W. Davi s Blvd ho ado l D r. nne D r. m b ia d. C o lu B lv a v is E. D ux ys d. Cha ea B a rb. To Ave b id. nce Ru ve Na ya Cr an ll) Alb ne xp y S. B o ul e va rd S. Ed i s o n Ave. S. D e l awa re Ave. S. Ne wp o r t Ave. S. Wi l l ow Ave. S. O re g o n Ave. S. R o m e Ave. S. S. Howa rd Ave. Ba v Bl S t. S. Da vis Bl vd. Bay to Bay Blvd. W. Euclid Ave. W. Bayview Ave. Bay sho re GASPARILLA 15K COURSE: START BROREIN STREET & FRANKLIN STREET Brorein to Little Bayshore Little Bayshore to Bayshore Bayshore to Gandy Gandy to Turn Around (just past S. Quincy St.) Gandy to Bayshore Bayshore back to Finish Line on Bayshore Boulevard at Tarpon Dock. Blv d. S. MacDill Ave. W. V i l l a R o sa Pa rk Ha wtho rne R d. W. Gandy Blvd. LEGEND 15K Mile Markers 15K Course 5K Mile Markers 5K Course Aid Station GASPARILLA 5K COURSE: START BROREIN STREET & FRANKLIN STREET Port-a-let Brorein to Little Bayshore Little Bayshore to Bayshore Bayshore to turnaround at Rome and back to Finish Line on Bayshore Boulevard at Tarpon Dock (between Beach Pl. & Hyde park Pl.) I n 6 MEDIA GUIDE--Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic t e r b a y B d l v. Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic--MEDIA GUIDE 7

5 MEDIA MEDIA Course Maps Complete Race Weekend Itinerary PUBLIX GASPARILLA HALF MARATHON & 8K COURSE MAP W. K e n n e d y B l v d. W. P l a t t S t. B r o r e i n S t Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Quick Facts Starting Lines & Starting Times S. Rome Ave. S w a n A v e. S. Edison Ave. S. Delaware Ave. S. Newport Ave. S. Willow Ave. S. Boulevard S. Magnolia Ave. Verne St. Friday, February 19, 2016: 8 On Your Side Health & Fitness Expo Show... 10:00am-8:00pm Tampa Convention Center - East Hall Late Race Reg./Packet Pick-up... 10:00am 8:00pm B a y t o B a y B l v d. S. M a c D i l l A v e. W. E u c l i d A v e. W. B a y v i e w A v e. W. Villa Rosa Park H a w thorne R d. W. G a n d y B l v d. ( F L T o l l ) C r o s s T o w n E x p y R u b i d e a u x S t. B a y s h o r e B l v d. S. Howard Ave. N a n c e A v e. S. A l b a n y Av e. B a y s h o r e B l v d. GASPARILLA HALF MARATHON COURSE: TAR AT T la t lant lan Av t a s a gr r a t Ar Ar t C C t r r t t avis a t a t avis a cc r t ay r r ay r r t rnar a ay r t F at Tar tw l y ar l T repar tart a Mag rect t r ay r t F e. W. D a v i s B l v d. B a r b a d o s A v e. E. D a v i s B l v d. C o l u m b i a D r. S. D a v i s B l v d. C h a n n e l D r. GASPARILLA 8K COURSE: TAR A ay r t rnar at Mason/ tovall ay r t F LEGEND 8K Mile Markers 8K Course Half Marathon Mile Markers Half Marathon Course Aid Station Saturday, February 20, 2016 (15K & 5K): Expo Show Hours...6:00am-5:00pm Runner Gear Drop Off & Pick-up: TCC (MR 24)... 5:30am-11:00am Packet Pick-up...6:00am-5:00pm 15K - Wheelchair Division (9.3 miles) Start: Brorein St. & Franklin St.... 6:40am 15K - Open (9.3 miles) Start: Brorein St. & Tampa St.... 6:45am 5K - Open (3.1 miles) - Brorien St. & Franklin St Wave Start #1-30 min. & under... 9:15am Wave Start # min :30am Wave Start # min :45am Wave Start # min :00am Kellogg s 5K Stroller Roll Start...10:15am Kashi 5K Walk(51 min. & Over)...10:30am Post-Race Massages: TCC (MR 25)...7:00am-11:00am Post Race Celebration (Cotanchobee Park)...9:00am-2:00pm Sunday, February 21, 2016 (Half Marathon & 8K): Runner Gear Drop Off & Pick-up: TCC (MR 24)...4:30am-11:00am Half Marathon (13.1 miles) Open Start... 6:00am 8K (4.97 miles) Open Start... 9:30am Post-Race Celebration (Cotanchobee Park)...9:00am-2:00pm Port-a-let 8 MEDIA GUIDE--Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic--MEDIA GUIDE 9

6 PULIX SUPER MARKETS GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC 2016 Gasparilla Distance Classic Association Charitable Contributions Year Contribution 1978 $11, $16, $24, $32, $36, $30, $30, $32, $42, $47, $37, $61, $86, $33, $54, $58, $70, $110, $78, $145, $135, $160, $135, $167, $160, $63, $94, $90, $100, $40, $90, $100, $210, $230, $253, $284, $284, $311,285 PUBLIX GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC 2016 Seven runners are registered for their 39th consecutive Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic since Name Age Home Town Lewis Harris Palm Harbor, FL Rob Mason Lakeland, FL George McConnell Tampa, FL Gus Mejia Tampa,FL Mike Shaver Tampa, FL Thomas Singletary Tampa, FL Stuart Carrier Arlington Heights, IL Our Eldest & Youngest Participants 39 Year Participants (15K & 5K) Name Age Home Town Beth Ashley St Pete, FL Gyle Tague Ontario, Canada Emery Jewell Tampa, FL Judith Baizan Tampa, FL William Woods... Infant... Ruskin, FL Roxanne Bradley... Infant...St. Pete, FL 10 MEDIA GUIDE--Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic--MEDIA GUIDE 11

7 PUBLIX GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC 2016 PUBLIX GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC 2016 By the Numbers History First Running of the Gasparilla Distance Classic, with 1476 participants in the 15K and 1768 participants in the 5K Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K, Six victories by Grete Waitz ( , 84, 85, 87) Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K, five World Records (M: , W: 1980) 158,115 total number of 15K finishers to date 291,626 total number of 5K finishers to date Records 42:35 15K course record (Phillimon Hanneck, 1994) 47:43 15K course record (Elizabeth McColgan, 1988) 14:03 5K course record (Keith Brantley, 1985) 15:53 5K course record (Darlene Beckford, 1985) 1:03:17 Half Marathon course record (Dathan Ritzenhein, 2015) 1:12:35 Half Marathon course record (Jennifer Rhines, 2015) 23:31 male runner 8K course record (Robert Curtis, 2013) 28:24 female runner 8K course record Danielle Ellison, 2013) Financial $7,225,731 total expected economic impact of the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic 2016 race weekend $4.5 million total raised by the Gasparilla Distance Classic Association since Participants Information current as of February16, ,000+ pre-registered total participants 1,122 participants in the Michelob Ultra Challenge 412 participants in the Michelob Ultra Amber Challenge 659 participants in the Michelob Ultra Lime Challenge 92 teams in the GTE Financial Corporate Team Challenge 6,025 pre-registered participants in the Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K 12,881 pre-registered participants in the Gasparilla Distance Classic 5K 4,831 preregistered in the Gasparilla 8K 6,437 preregistered in the Gasparilla Half Marathon Gender 40% men 60% women Friends of Tampa Recreation Heritage Charities The Friends of Tampa Recreation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization consisting of community volunteers and citizens who support the City of Tampa s recreation and leisure programs through various fund-raising activities. Friends offers you the opportunity to share the success of community recreation and park programs and keep abreast of current issues that affect our future. Contact Information Kitty Lyons kittyl@tampabay.rr.com Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay Our mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong enduring, professional supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. A simple but powerful mission which serves as the foundation for what we do. Thanks to dedicated volunteers and generous donors we re able to serve children for all walks of life. Contact Information Stephen Koch (813) StephenK@bbbstampabay.org 12 MEDIA GUIDE--Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic--MEDIA GUIDE 13

8 PUBLIX GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC 2016 PUBLIX GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC 2016 Heritage Charities Boys and Girls Club of Tampa In every community, boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know that someone cares about them. Boys & Girls Clubs offer that and more. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow -- all while having fun. It is truly---- The Positive Place For Kids. Contact Information Chris Letsos Cletsos@bgctampa.org 15K Course Street By Street 15K & 5K Start to Mile 2 (Runners: 6:45 a.m. 7:17 a.m.) wheelchair start: 6:40am All participants (men, women and wheelchair) in the 2016 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K Start on Brorein St. and travel west to Little Bayshore Blvd. then South on Bayshore Blvd. through the first mile marker at the intersection of S. Inman Ave. and Bayshore Blvd. Continue South on Bayshore Blvd. through the second mile marker at Albany St. and Bayshore Blvd. Mile 2 to 4 (Runners: 7:00 a.m 7:54 a.m.) Continue South on Bayshore Blvd. through the third mile marker at the intersection of Santiago Ave & Bayshore Blvd. Continue Southwest to the fourth mile marker at the intersection of Knights Ave. and Bayshore Blvd. Mile 4 to 6 (Runners: 7:10 a.m. 8:21 a.m.) Continue Southwest on Bayshore Blvd. to Gandy Blvd. and turn Right. Continue West to turn-around on Gandy Blvd.just past Quincy Ave. Head East on Gandy Blvd. backto Bayshore Blvd. and travel North to the sixth mile marker at the intersection of Bay Vista Ave. and Bayshore Blvd. Mile 6 to 8 (Runners: 7:20 a.m. 8:58 a.m.) Continue North on Bayshore Blvd. through the seventh mile marker at the intersection of Rubideaux St. and Bayshore Blvd., continue Northeast on Bayshore Blvd. to the eighth mile marker at the intersection of S. Rome Ave and Bayshore Blvd. Mile 8 to 9.3 (Runners: 7:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m.) Continue Northeast on Bayshore Blvd. to the ninth mile marker just past Davis Islands Access Ramp, continue Northeast on Bayshore to the Finish Line at Tarpon Dock. 14 MEDIA GUIDE--Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic--MEDIA GUIDE 15

9 PUBLIX GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC 2016 PUBLIX GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC K & 5K 5K Course Street By Street Start to Mile 2 (Runners: 9:00 a.m. 9:32 a.m.) All participants (men, women and wheelchair) in the 2015 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K Start on Brorein St. and travel west to Little Bayshore Blvd. then South on Bayshore Blvd. through the first mile marker at the intersection of S. Inman Ave. and Bayshore Blvd. Continue South on Bayshore Blvd. to the turn around at Rome. Mile 2 to 3.1 (Runners: 9:09 a.m 9:48.m. Continue North on Bayshore Blvd. to the Finish Line at Tarpon Dock. 15K & 5K 15K & 5K Logistics and Services The Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Course offers participants unique amenities, entertainment and other services throughout the course. The 2016 course will feature the following: Signage, Clocks and Checkpoints Mile markers and clocks are posted at every mile. ChronoTrack timing mats are located at the start, finish, and the turnaround of the 15K Beverages and Food Zephyrhills Spring Water is available at the start / finish line at nine Aid Stations throughout the 15K course and five aid stations on the 5K course. Gatorade is available at the finish Line. Official Photographs MarathonFoto captures participant photographs before, during and after the Marathon, and makes the images available online for viewing, sharing and purchasing at www. marathonfoto.com. Toilets Portable toilets are located at each Aid Station throughout the course. 15K & 5K Finish Line Village Official Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K and 5K finish times are recorded and scored at the timing tent locacted at the Finish Line. Finishers receive a Finisher s medal and refreshments including Zephyrhills Spring Water and Gatorade Endurance Formula. Tampa General Hospital medical personnel are stationed near the Finish Line. Finishers are then directed to the TCC Front Drive. Here participants can enjoy Smoothie King smoothies, Publix bananas, Dole fruit bowls, Coca-Cola and Kashi Bars. 16 MEDIA GUIDE--Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic--MEDIA GUIDE 17

10 PUBLIX GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC 2016 PUBLIX GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC K & 5K Half Marathon & 8K Half Marathon Course Street by Street 15K & 5K Runner Revive Area Tampa Convention Center Front Drive Tampa Convention Center Front Drive 6 TCC Back Corridor PARTICIPANTS ONLY WELCOME 1 SPECTATORS Port-a-lets x Old Water St. Franklin St. Start to Mile 2 (Runners: 6:00 a.m. 6:10 a.m.) All participants in the Publix Gasparilla Half Marathon start at the intersection of Platt Street and Little Bayshore Blvd. The route travels West on Platt Street and turn left onto Davis Island turn left onto Arbor Place then right onto Columbia Drive. Then continue traveling through the first mile marker at Marjorie Park. Continue Southeast on Columbia, turn left on Barbados, then turn right on Channel Drive. Continue on Channel through the second mile marker at the intersection of Columbia Dr. and Channel Dr. Mile 2 to 4 (Runners: 6:11 a.m 7:04 a.m.) Continue south on Channel Drive, Channel Drive turns into South Davis Blvd, follow South Davis Blvd to West Davis Blvd., turn right on West Davis Blvd. and travel Southwest through mile three just South of Martinique Ave. Continue on West Davis Blvd. through the fourth mile marker just North of Barbados Ave. Mile 4 to 6 (Runners: 6:22 a.m. 7:36 a.m.) Continue north on West Davis Blvd, turn left on Davis Blvd. and exit Davis Islands via the Bayshore/Davis Island access bridge travelling through the fifth mile marker on the access bridge. Continue onto Bayshore Blvd South bound through the sixth mile marker at the intersection of Rome and Bayshore Blvd.. Mile 6 to 8 (Runners: 6:33 a.m. 8:08 a.m.) Continue South on Bayshore Blvd. through the seventh mile marker at the intersection of Barcelona and Bayshore Blvd. and the eighth mile marker at the intersection of Bay Villa and Bayshore Blvd. Mile 8 to 10 (Runners: 6:44 a.m. 8:40 a.m.) Continue South on Bayshore Blvd until the turn around at Gandy Blvd. Travel North to the ninth mile marker at the intersection of Villa Rosa and Bayshore Blvd. Continue North through the tenth mile marker at the intersection of Waverly and Bayshore Blvd. Mile 10 to 12 (Runners: 7:06 a.m. 9:44 a.m.) Continue North on Bayshore to the eleventh mile marker at the intersection of Rubideaux and Bayshore Blvd. Pass through the twelfth mile marker at the intersection of Watrous-Orleans and Bayshore Blvd. 18 MEDIA GUIDE--Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic--MEDIA GUIDE 19

11 PUBLIX GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC 2016 PUBLIX GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC 2016 Half Marathon & 8K Mile 12 to Finish Line Continue to the Finish Line at the Tarpon Dock passing through the thirteenth mile marker at the intersection of Verne and Bayshore Blvd. 8K Course Street by Street Start to Mile 2 (Runners: 9:30 a.m. 10:10 a.m.) All participants in the 2015 Publix Gasparilla 8K start on Bayshore Blvd and travel South through the first mile marker at the intersection of S. Dakota Ave and Bayshore Blvd. Continue South on Bayshore Blvd. through the second mile marker at the intersection of Rubideaux Street and Bayshore Blvd.. Mile 2 to 4 (Runners: 9:40 a.m 10:45 a.m.) Continue South on Bayshore Blvd. to the turn around at Mason /Stovall Ave. Travel North on Bayshore Blvd. through the third mile marker at the intersection of S. Carolina Ave. Continue North to the forth mile marker at the intersection of Willow and Bayshore Blvd. Mile 4 to Finish Line (Runners: 9:50 a.m. 11:10 a.m.) Continue North on Bayshore Blvd. to the Finish Line at Tarpon Dock Half Marathon & 8k Half Marathon & 8K Logistics and Services The Gasparilla Half Marathon Course offers participants unique amenities, entertainment and other services throughout the course. The 2016 course will feature the following: Markers, Clocks, and Checkpoints Mile markers and clocks are posted ay every mile. ChronoTrack timing mats are located at the start, finish and multiple check points throughout the courses. Beverages and Food Zephyrhills Spring Water and Gatorade Endurance Formula is available at the start and at 9 beverage stations throughout the course. Gatorade Chews will be distributed at mile 5 and mile 9. Music Entertainers are located throughout the half marathon course. Official Photographs MarathonFoto captures participant photographs before, during and after the Half Marathon, and makes the images available online for viewing, sharing and purchasing at Toilets Portable toilets are located at all Aid Stations along the course. Half Marathon & 8K Finish Line Village Official Publix Gasparilla Half Marathon & 8K finish times are recorded and scored at the timing tent located at the Finish Line. Finishers receive a Finisher s Medal and refreshments including Zephyrhills Spring Water and Gatorade Endurance Formula. Tampa General Hospital medical personnel are stationed near the Finish Line. Finishers are then directed to the Columbia 1905 Runner Revive Area located on the TCC Front Drive. Here, participants can enjoy traditional Paella black beans and rice, and 1905 salad prepared by The Columbia Restaurant, Publix bananas, Coca-Cola, Suja juice, and Kashi Bars. 20 MEDIA GUIDE--Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic--MEDIA GUIDE 21

12 PUBLIX GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC 2016 PUBLIX GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC 2016 Half Marathon & 8k Prize Purse Half Marathon & 8K Runner Revive Area Tampa Convention Center Front Drive TCC Back Corridor Tampa Convention Center Front Drive PARTICIPANTS ONLY SPECTATORS WELCOME Port-a-lets x Old Water St. 6 6 Franklin St. *Prize money will only be distributed to persons who are USA Citizens and eligible to represent the United States in all levels of international competition. ** Only those runners who reside in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, Hernando, Manatee & Sarasota Counties on a full-time basis (365 days a year) will be eligible to compete for the Local Prize Purse. Prize money will not be awarded until fulltime residency is verified. 22 MEDIA GUIDE--Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic--MEDIA GUIDE 23

13 PUBLIX GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC 2016 PUBLIX GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC 2016 Awards 15K, 5K, Half Marathon and 8K Awards will be presented during the Q105 Post Race Celebration Awards Presentations presented by Michelob Ultra located at Cotanchobee Park. The Post Race Celebration and Awards Presentation will feature live musical entertainment. The celebrations begin at 9:00am on Saturday, February 20, 2016 & Sunday, February 21, Awards will be presented in the following categories: Overall Awards, presented in all four races (15K, 5K, Half-Marathon & 8K) to the Top 5 Overall Male and Female Finishers, Top Masters Male and Female Finishers, Top Grand Masters Male and Female Finishers. 15K Wheelchair Division, Awards presented to Top Male and Female Finishers. USAA Military Division, Awards presented to 15K, 5K, Half Marathon & 8K participants registered in the USAA Military Division. Eligible participants must be active, retired or former military personnel. Awards will be presented to Top 3 Overall Male and Female Finishers, Top Masters Male and Female Finishers, Top Grand Masters Male and Female Finishers. GTE Financial 15K & 5K Corporate Team Challenge, Awards announced to both 15K and 5K corporate teams in three divisions; Open Men, Open Women, Mixed Masters. Teams must consist of three to five full-time employees of the sponsoring company. The Top three runners from each team will be scored. GTE Financial Half Marathon & 8K Team Challenge Awards announced to Top 3 teams in Corporate and Open Mixed Divisions. Michelob Ultra Challenge, Award presented to the Top 3 Male and Female Finishers, Top Male and Female Masters (40+), Top Male and Female Grand Master, and Top Male and Female Grand Grand Masters (60+) completing and crossing the finish line of the 15K, 5K, Half Marathon & 8K. Michelob Ultra Amber Challenge, Award presented to the Top 3 Male and Female Finishers, Top Male and Female Masters (40+), Top Male and Female Grand Master, and Top Male and Female Grand Grand Masters (60+) completing and crossing the finish line of the 15K, 5K and Half Marathon. Michelob Ultra Lime Cactus Challenge, Award presented to the Top 3 Male and Female Finishers, Top Male and Female Masters (40+), Top Male and Female Grand Master, and Top Male and Female Grand Grand Masters (60+) completing and crossing the finish line of the 15K & 8K *Age Group Awards, Awarded to the Top five Men and Women in each 15K, 5K, Half Marathon & 8K Age Group. Awards will be mailed within six weeks of the completion of the race. Overall winners will not be eligible for Age Group Awards. *Mailed to participants after the completion of the event Runners To Watch 2016 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K Runners To Watch (Female) BIB# Name City Race 11 Sara Petrick Tampa, Fl 15K 13 Heather Butcher North Port, Fl 15K 17 Jacki Wachtel New Port Richey, FL 15K 2016 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K Runners To Watch (Male) 3 Michael Poole Tampa, FL 15K 5 Kevin Collmar Tampa, FL 15K 6 Andrew Chandler ST. Pete, FL 15K 8 James Osborne Lutz, FL 15K 2016 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic 5K Runners To Watch (Male) 54 Jessica Forrester Tampa, FL 5K 477 Laura DiBella Ft. Lauderdale, FL 5K 463 Kate Hoyt Ocala, FL 5K 2016 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic 5K Runners To Watch (Male) 462 Daniel Bergeson Oldsmar, FL 5K 480 Blair Burnett Tampa, FL 5K 29 Luke Beevor Wimauma, FL 5K 24 MEDIA GUIDE--Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic--MEDIA GUIDE 25

14 PUBLIX GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC 2016 GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC HISTORY & RECORDS 2016 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Half Runners To Watch (Female) BIB# Name City Race Sara Pettrick Tampa, Fl Half 901 Jessica Chong Allentown, PA Half 948 Christina Noordstar Tierra Verde, FL Half 902 Terri Rejimbal Tampa, FL Half 947 Erica Weitz Orlando, FL Half 2016 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Half Runners To Watch (Male) Jonathan Mott Babson Park,FL Half 914 Michael Babinec Riverview, FL Half 903 Joshua Rayman Tampa, FL Half 928 Deion Cossio St. Cloud, FL Half NA Mathew Smith Savannah, GA Half 2016 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic 8K Runners to Watch (Female) BIB# Name City Race 1051 Sylvie Chouinard Lithia, Fl 8K 2010 Kristine Claffie Lithia, FL 8K 1053 Rae Ann Darling Reed Bradenton, Fl 8K 2016 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic 8K Runners To Watch (Male) 1052 Jon Noland Tampa,FL 8K 1055 Brian Heisler Jupiter, FL 8K 1059 Kyle Donavan Bradenton, FL 8K 1054 David Picciano Winter Gardens, FL 8K 1058 Dror Vakrin Tampa, FL 8k 15K Champions Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K Men Champions Date Champion Age Time February 13, Bill Rodgers :29 February 10, Ralph King :12 February 9, Greg Meyer :40WR February 7, Rick Rojas :12WR February 6, Michael Musyoki :08WR February 5, Rob DeCastella :47WR February 11, Mike McLeod :54 February 9, Mike McLeod :02 February 8, John Treacy :59 February 7, Marcos Barreto :17 February 13, Marcos Barreto :37 February 11, Keith Brantly :50 February 17, John Halvorsen :25 February 9, John Halvorsen :14 February 15, Valdenor Dos Santos :10 February 27, Valdenor Dos Santos :41 February 26, Phillimon Hanneck :35ER February 18, Josphat Machuka :37 February 24, Jonathan Brown :42 January 25, Joseph Kimani :12 February 14, Gabino Apolanio :23 February 13, Russ Gerbers :48 February 12, Russ Gerbers :37 February 24, Muchipiwa Mazano :50 February 9, Tony Teats :36 January 4, Ronnie Holassie :40 January 24, Joep Tigchelaar :37 February 5, Elias Gonzalez :23 February 25, Elias Gonzalez :39 February 17, Todd Snyder :48 February 9, Joseph Sitienei :45 February 28, Ryan Hall :26 February 27, Austin Richmond :49 February 26, Jeremy Criscione :22 March 2, Jeremy Criscione :55 February 23, Austin Richmond :26 February 22, Jonathan Mott :44 February 21, Jonathan Mott :49 26 MEDIA GUIDE--Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic--MEDIA GUIDE 27

15 GASPARILA DISTANCE CLASSIC HISTORY & RESULTS GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC HISTORY & RECORDS 15K Champions 5K Champions Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K Women Champions Date Woman 15K Age Time February 13, Kim Merritt... 55:40 February 10, Gayle Olinek :17 February 9, Grete Waitz :01WR February 7, Grete Waitz :13 February 6, Grete Waitz :25 February 5, Wendy Sly :18 February 11, Grete Waitz :52 February 9, Grete Waitz :10 February 8, Ingrid Kristiansen :00 February 7, Grete Waitz :50 February 13, Elizabeth McColgan :43ER February 11, Ingrid Kristiansen :14 February 17, Judi St. Hilari :26 February 9, Jill Hunter :00 February 15, Wilma Van Onna :11 February 27, Carmen DeOlivera :03 February 26, Elana Meyer :11 February 18, Delilah Asiago :38 February 24, Tegla Loroupe :30 January 25, Elana Meyer :48 February 14, Lorna Kiplagat :24 February 13, Laura Drake :33 February 12, Laura Drake :59 February 24, Laura Drake :47 February 9, Monica Joyce :10 January 4, Amy Begley :21 January 24, Rosa Gutierrez :20 February 5, Vicky Gill :00 February 25, Vicky Gill :47 February 17, Christa Benton :27 February 9, Annie Cooper-Gasway :00 February 28, Christa Benton :42 February 27, Briana Whaley :05 February 26, Briana Whaley :05 March 2, Sara Petrick :59 February 23, Briana Whaley :35 February 22, Sara Petrick :49 February 21, Megan Goethals :17 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic 5K Men Champions Date Champion Age Time February 13, David Boyer... NA... 15:56 February 10, Brett Hoffman :05 February 9, Wesley Maiyo :54* February 7, Wesley Maiyo :29 February 6, Charles Duggan :27 February 5, Charles Duggan :04 February 11, Rick Horta :22 February 9, Keith Brantly :03ER February 8, Craig Virgin... NA... 14:11 February 7, Keith Brantly :08 February 13, Jeff Pigg... NA... 14:33 February 11, Mark Sheehan :40 February 17, Brian Jaeger :33 February 9, Mauricio Gonzalez :21 February 15, Tyson Rupert :19 February 27, Mauricio Gonzalez :45 February 26, Ronnie Holassie :46 February 18, Gregory Green :03 February 24, Allan Adams :59 January 25, Michael Bernstein :04 February 14, Jame Sellers :02 February 13, Cornelius Hill :25 February 12, Jan-Erik Salo :50 February 24, Rolf Steier :37 February 9, Andy Biladeau :35 January 4, Jeremiah Rockart :32 January 24, Andy Biladeau :26 February 5, Jed Christianson :15 February 25, James Osborne :35 February 17, Scott Mackley :57 February 9, Scott Mackley :24 February 28, Brian McGovern :13 February 27, Ben Martucci :02 February 28, Ben Martucci :53 March 3, Charles Toledo :36 February 24, Richard Jones :59 February 22, Alex Main :37 February 21, Evan Quinones :36 *Short Course 28 MEDIA GUIDE--Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic--MEDIA GUIDE 29

16 GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC HISTORY & RECORDS Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic 5K Women Champions 5K Champions Date Women 5k Age Time February 13, Cammy Foret... 18:27 February 10, Cathy Beecher :54 February 9, Chirstine Longo :04* February 7, Jackie Green :55 February 6, Loretta Simeon :16 February 5, Carol Urish :23 February 11, Stephanie Weikert :45 February 9, Darlene Beckford... NA... 15:53ER February 8, Nancy Kubasek :05 February 7, Ruth Wysocki :46 February 13, Maureen Cogan... NA... 16:02 February 11, Nan Doak-Davis :08 February 17, Cynthia Hopfe :04 February 9, Marcia Mansur-wentworth :00 February 15, Jenny Glapinski :48 February 27, Susan Anderson :49 February 26, Susan Anderson :09 February 18, Bonnie Ramsdell :51 February 24, Christine Cote :17 January 25, Jacki Waller :55 February 14, Caroline Annis :07 February 13, Bonnie McCray :51 February 12, Laura Karpalisto :49 February 24, Laura Drake :28 February 9, Laura Melendez :04 January 4, Misty Harper :54 January 24, Brigithe Moreno :58 February 5, Laura Bowerman :54 February 25, Brigithe Moreno :15 February 17, Amy Pain :30 February 9, Laura Bowerman :28 February 28, Jamie Hord :31 February 27, Bree McArdle :44 February 28, Kari Grippo :11 March 3, Jess Butler :46 February 23, Judy Jimenez :14 February 22, Jess Butler :04 February 21, Edie Allardice :04 Half Marathon & 8K Champions Publix Gasparilla Half Marathon Men Champions GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC HISTORY & RECORDS Date Champion Age Time December 2, Byrne Decker :13:50 January 5, :--:-- January 25, Mark Bell :18:24 January 6, Steve Mandel :12:56 February 25, Steven Bell :12:50 February 18, Chris Calkins :14:46 February 10, Stuart Patterson :11:40 March 1, Richie Cunningham :11:40 February 28, Steve Curley :11:47 February 27, Elias Gonzalez :11:09 March 4, Elias Gonzalez :12:14 February Jonathan Mott :09:42 February 23, Ryan Vail :04:06 February 22, Dathan Ritzenhein :03:17ER Publix Gasparilla 8K Men Champions Date Champion Age Time February 27, Joshua Prevatt :06 March 4, Oscar Orozco :42 February 24, Robert Curtis :31ER February 23, Jake Riley :34 February 22, Jon Noland :36 *Short Course 30 MEDIA GUIDE--Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic--MEDIA GUIDE 31

17 PUBLIX GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC HISTORY & RECORDS PUBLIX GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC HISTORY & RECORDS Half Marathon & 8K Champions Pace Chart Publix Gasparilla Half Marathon Women Champions Date Champion Age Time December 2, Laurie Bloom :23:04 January. 5, Sarah Kramer :22:55 January. 25, Shannon Hovey :22:55 January. 6, Shannon Hovey :20:34 February 25, Debbie Tillman :25:24 February 18, Kim Pawelek :21:00 February 10, Sarah Robertson :26:03 March 1, Terri Rejimbal :23:11 February 28, Terri Rejimbal :22:18 February 27, Jessica Crate :20:06 March 4, Jessica Crate :21:19 February 24, Terri Rejimbal :23:22 February 23, Lindsey Scherf :13:08 February 22, Jennifer Rhines :12:35ER Publix Gasparilla 8K Women Champions Date Champion Age Time February 27, Bri Gaal :34 March 4, Holly Ochs :00 February 24, Danielle Ellison :24 February 23, Beth Lukens :25 February 22, Erin McClure-Rob :48ER Mile Pace 5 Miles 10 Miles Half (13.1M) 0:04:45...0:23: :47:30...1:02:14 0:04:46...0:23: :47:40...1:02:27 0:04:47...0:23: :47:50...1:02:40 0:04:48...0:24: :48:00...1:02:53 0:04:49...0:24: :48:10...1:03:06 0:04:50...0:24: :48:20...1:03:19 0:05:00...0:25: :50:00...1:05:30 0:05:10...0:25: :51:40...1:07:41 0:05:15...0:26: :52:30...1:08:46 0:05:20...0:26: :53:20...1:09:52 0:05:30...0:27: :55:00...1:12:03 0:05:40...0:28: :56:40...1:14:14 0:05:45...0:28: :57:30...1:15:19 0:05:50...0:29: :58:20...1:16:25 0:06:00...0:30: :00:00...1:18:36 0:06:10...0:30: :01:40...1:20:47 0:06:15...0:31: :02:30...1:21:52 0:06:20...0:31: :03:20...1:22:58 0:06:30...0:32: :05:00...1:25:09 0:06:40...0:33: :06:40...1:27:20 0:06:45...0:33: :07:30...1:28:25 0:06:50...0:34: :08:20...1:29:31 0:07:00...0:35: :10:00...1:31:42 0:07:10...0:35: :11:40...1:33:53 32 MEDIA GUIDE--Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic--MEDIA GUIDE 33

18 PUBLIX GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC HISTORY & RECORDS PUBLIX GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC HISTORY & RECORDS Mile Pace 5 Miles 10 Miles Half (13.1M) 0:07:15...0:36: :12:30...1:34:59 0:07:20...0:36: :13:20...1:36:04 0:07:30...0:37: :15:00...1:38:15 0:07:40...0:38: :16:40...1:40:26 0:07:45...0:38: :17:30...1:41:32 0:07:50...0:39: :18:20...1:42:37 0:08:00...0:40: :20:00...1:44:48 0:08:10...0:40: :21:40...1:46:59 0:08:15...0:41: :22:30...1:48:05 0:08:20...0:41: :23:20...1:49:10 0:08:30...0:42: :25:00...1:51:21 0:08:40...0:43: :26:40...1:53:32 0:08:45...0:43: :27:30...1:54:37 0:08:50...0:44: :28:20...1:55:43 0:09:00...0:45: :30:00...1:57:54 0:09:10...0:45: :31:40...2:00:05 0:09:15...0:46: :32:30...2:01:11 0:09:20...0:46: :33:20...2:02:16 0:09:30...0:47: :35:00...2:04:27 0:09:40...0:48: :36:40...2:06:38 0:09:45...0:48: :37:30...2:07:44 0:09:50...0:49: :38:20...2:08:49 0:10:00...0:50: :40:00...2:11:00 Pace Chart Continued Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K Record Progression Date Men 15K Age Time February 13, Bill Rodgers :29 February 10, Ralph King :12 February 9, Greg Meyer :40WR February 7, Rick Rojas :12WR February 6, Michael Musyoki :08WR February 5, Rob DeCastella :47WR February 13, Marcos Barreto :37 February 26, Phillimon Hanneck :35 Date Women 15K Age Time February 13, Kim Merritt... NA... 55:40 February 10, Gayle Olinek :17 February 9, Grete Waitz :01WR February 11, Grete Waitz :52 February 13, Elizabeth McColgan :43 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic 5K Record Progression Date Men 5K Age Time February 13, David Boyer... na... 15:56 February 10, Brett Hoffman :05 February 7, Wesley Maiyo :29 February 6, Charles Duggan :27 February 5, Charles Duggan :04 February 19, Kieth Brantly :03 Date Women 5K Age Time February 13, Cammy Foret... na... 18:27 February 10, Cathy Beecher :54 February 5, Carol Urish :23 February 9, Darlene Beckford... na... 16:08 34 MEDIA GUIDE--Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic--MEDIA GUIDE 35

19 GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC HISTORY & RECORDS GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC HISTORY & RECORDS Publix Gasparilla Half Marathon Record Progression Date Men Half Marathon Age Time December 2, Byrne Decker :13:50 January 6, Steve Mandel :12:56 February 25, Steven Bell :12:50 February 18, Chris Calkins :14:46 February 10, Stuart Patterson :11:40 February 27, Elias Gonzalez :11:09 February 23, Ryan Vail :04:06 February 22, Dathan Ritzenhein :03:17 Date Women Half Marathon Age Time December 2, Laurie Bloom :23:04 January 5, Sarah Kramer :22:55 January 6, Shannon Hovey :20:34 February 27, Jessica Crate :20:06 February 23, Lindsey Scherf :13:08 February 22, Jennifer Rhines :12:35 Gasparilla 8K Record Progression Date Men 8K Age Time February 27, Joshua Prevatt :06 March 4, Oscar Orozco :42 February 24, Bobby Curtis :30 Date Women 8K Age Time February 27, Bri Gaal :34 March 4, Holly Ochs :00 February 24, Danielle Ellison :24 Race Weekend Weather Dates Low High Precipitation Wind February 13, in. 14 mph February 10, in. 12 mph February 9, in. 13 mph February 7, in. 13 mph February 6, in. 13 mph February 5, in. 12 mph February 11, in. 12 mph February 9, in. 10 mph February 8, in. 14 mph February 7, in. 13 mph February 13, in. 12 mph February 11, in. 11 mph February 17, in. 10 mph February 9, in. 15 mph February 15, in. 15 mph February 27, in. 13 mph February 26, in. 10 mph February 18, in. 9 mph February 24, in. 11 mph January 25, in. 10 mph February 14, in. 11 mph February 13, in. 17 mph February 12, in. 10 mph December 10, in. 11 mph February 24, in. 14 mph February 9, in. 8 mph January 4, in. 14 mph January 5, in. 9 mph January 24, in. 9 mph January 25, in. 13 mph February 5, in. 11 mph February 6, in. 9 mph February 24, in. 14 mph February 25, in. 19 mph February 17, in. 6 mph February 18, in. 14 mph February 9, in. 7 mph February 10, in. 13 mph February 28, in. 7 mph March 1, in. 16 mph February 27, in. 6 mph February 28, in. 8 mph February 26, in. 6 mph February 27, in. 3 mph 36 MEDIA GUIDE--Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic--MEDIA GUIDE 37

20 GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC HISTORY & RECORDS GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC HISTORY & RECORDS Race Weekend Weather Cont. Date Low High Precipitation Wind March 3, in. 14 mph March 4, in. 16 mph February 23, in 15 mph February in 15mph February 22, in 15mph February 23, in 15mph February 22, in 14mph Participation Year 5K 15K Half Full (8K since 2011) ,768 1, ,912 1, ,912 2, ,155 2, ,685 3, ,822 3, ,881 4, ,996 5, ,851 5, ,687 5, ,929 5, ,446 5, ,182 5, ,610 4, ,638 5, ,499 5, ,021 5, ,903 5, ,179 5, ,916 5, ,310 5, ,925 5, ,800 5, ,535 5, * 2,308* ,365 5,525 1,960* 1,426* ,307 3, , ,930 3,846 1,146 1, ,229 4,643 1,594 1, ,490 3,550 1,770 1, ,650 3,611 2, ,650 3,948 2, ,538 5,011 3,543 1, ,096 4,887 4,623 2, ,240 5,626 5, ,784 5,658 5, ,809 4,900 4,430 2, ,454 5,144 5,357 3, ,121 5,922 6,395 4,654 Total by Event 239, ,672 45,983 24, MEDIA GUIDE--Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic--MEDIA GUIDE 39

21 U.S. AND WORLD HHALF MARATHON RECORDS U.S. AND WORLD HALF MARATHON RECORDS U.S. Half Marathon Records U.S. Half Marathon Records 10 Fastest Half Marathon Performances by American Men # Name Time Date Location 1. Zersenai Tadese 58:23 August 2, 1982 Eritrea 2. Dathan Ritzenhein 60:00 October 11, 2009 Birmingham 3. Abdihakem Abdirahman 60:29 August 5, 2007 New York City 4. Gallen Rupp 60:29 March 20, 2011 New York City 5. Mohamed Trafeh 60:39 March 21, 2010 New York City 6. Mark Curp 60:55 September 15, 1985 Philadelphia 7. Meb Keflezighi 61:00 October 4, 2009 San Jose 8. Abdihakem Abdirahman 61:07 September 17, 2006 Philadelphia 9. Khalid Khannouchi 61:17 September 17, 2000 Philadelphia 10. Khalid Khannouchi-2 61:21 September 19, 2004 Philadelphia 5 Fastest Half Marathon Performances by American Men, 2015 # Name Time Date Location 1. Scott Bauha 61:30 January 15, 2012 Houston 2. Luke Puskedra 61:36 January 15, 2012 Houston 3. Jonathan Grey 62:25 January 15, 2012 Houston 4. Scott Smith 63:18 January 15, 2012 Houston 5. Matthew Llano 63:26 January 15, 2012 Houston 6. Deigo Estrada 60:09 Janruary18, 2015 Houston 10 Fastest Half Marathon Performances by American Women # Name Time Date Location 1. Kara Goucher 66:57 September 30, 2007 Newcastle-South Shields 2. Deena Kastor 67:34 April 2, 2006 Berlin 3. Deena Kastor-2 67:53 September 18, 2005 Philadelphia 4. Kara Goucher-2 68:05 August 2, 2009 Chicago 5. Joan Benoit 68:23 April 18, 1983 Boston 6. Kara Goucher-3 68:30 March 22, 2009 Lisboa 7. Joan Benoit-2 68:34 September 16, 1984 Philadelphia 8. Shalane Flanagan 68:36 September 19, 2010 Philadelphia 9. Kara Goucher-4 69:02 March 20, 2011 New York City 10. Joan Benoit-3 69:10 September 18, 1983 Philadelphia 5 Fastest Half Marathon Performances by American Women, 2015 # Name Time Date Location 1. Kellyn Johnson 73:11 January 15, 2012 Houston 2. Stephenie Pezzullo 73:12 January 15, 2012 Naples 3. Serena Burla 73:43 February 17, 2012 Ras Al Khaimah 4. Mary Akor 75:09 February 19, 2012 Pasadena 5. Heather Jackson 76:11 January 22, 2012 Carlsbad 6 Kim Conley 60:09 January 18, 2015 Houston 40 MEDIA GUIDE--Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic--MEDIA GUIDE 41

22 U.S. AND WORLD HALF MARATHON RECORDS U.S. AND WORLD HALF MARATHON RECORDS U.S. Half Marathon Records World Half Marathon Records 10 Fastest American Men Masters Half Marathon Performances # Name Time Date Location 1. Mbarak Hussein (40, NM) 63:23 September 18, 2005 Philadelphia 2. Simon Sawe (40, NM) 64:32 January 17, 2010 Naples 3. Craig Young (42, CO) 65:01 February 6, 1999 Hampton 4. Hussein -2 65:06 March 25, 2007 Incheon 5. Paul Cummings (40, UT) 65:07 December 19, 1993 Las Vegas 6. John Tuttle (40, NH) 65:11 May 1, 1999 Indianapolis 7. Eddy Hallebuyck (42, AZ) 65:12 October 12, 2003 Boston 8. Eddy Hallebuyck :18 January 28, 1001 Naples 9. Steve Plasencia (41, MN) 65:27 May 1, 1998 Indianapolis 10. Steve Plasencia :33 May 2, 1997 Indianapolis 10 Fastest American Women Masters Half Marathon Performances # Name Time Date Location 1. Colleen dereuck (42, CO) 71:48 August 27, 2006 New York 2. Colleen dereuck :51 September 17, 2006 Philadelphia 3. Colleen dereuck :03 July 27, 2008 New York 4. Colleen dereuck :16 January 18, 2009 Houston 5. Stephanie Herbst (44, GA) 72:16 September 19, 2010 Philadelphia 6. Colleen dereuck :15 February 8, 2009 Melbourne 7. Linda Somers (49, CA) 73:32 October 3, 2010 san Jose 8. Laurie Binder 73:57 September 15, 1997 Philadelphia 9. Colleen dereuck :05 January 16, 2005 Houston 10. Sylvia Mosqueda (40, CA) 74:26 February 4, 2007 Huntington Beach Top 100 Half Marathon Finishers of All Time Rank Time Name Country Race Date 1 58:23 Zersenay Tadese ERI Lisboa 3/21/ :30 Zersenay Tadese ERI Lisbon 3/20/ :33 Samuel Wanjiru KEN Den Haag 3/17/ :46 Mathew Kipkoech Kisorio KEN Philadelphia 9/18/ :47 Atsedu Tsegaye ETH Prague 3/31/ :48 Sammy Kitwara Kirop KEN Philadelphia 9/18/ :52 Patrick Makua KEN Ras al Khaimah 2/20/ :53 Samuel Wanjiru KEN Ras al Khaimah 2/9/ :54 Steven Kibet KEN Den Haag 3/11/ :55 Haile Gebrselassie ETH Tempe 1/15/ :56 Patrick Makua KEN Berlin 4/1/ :58 Sammy Kirop Kitwara KEN Rotterdam 9/13/ :59 Zersenay Tadese ERI Udine 10/14/ :59 Wilson Kipsang Kiprotich KEN Ras al Khaimah 2/20/ :02 Jonathan Maiyo KEN Den Haag 3//11/ :02 Patrick Makua KEN Udine 10/14/ :05 Zersenay Tadese ERI New-Castle 9/18/ :05 Evans Kiprop Cheruiyot KEN Udine 10/14/ :05 Ezekiel Chebli Kiptoo KEN Lille 9/1/ :06 Paul Tergat KEN Lisboa 3/26/ :07 Paul Kosgei KEN Berlin 4/2/ :08 Jonathan Maiyo KEN Rotterdam 9/13/ :09 James Kipsang Kwambai KEN Rotterdam 9/13/ :10 Paul Tergat KEN Lisboa 3/13/ :10 Bernard Kiprop Kipyego KEN Rotterdam 9/13/ :10 Bernard Koech KEN Lille 9/1/ :11 Kenneth Kiprop Kipkemoi KEN Den Haag 3/11/ :12 Evans Kiprop Cheruiyot KEN Rotterdam 9/9/ :13 Patrick Makau KEN Ras al Khaimah 2/9/ :14 Dennis Kimetto KEN Berlin 4/1/ :15 Haile Gebrselassie ETH Lisboa 3/16/ :15 Deriba Merga Ejigul ETH New Delhi 11/9/ :15 Wilson Chebet KEN Rotterdam 9/13/ :15 Wilson Kiprop KEN Berlin 4/1/ :16 Samuel Wanjiru KEN Rotterdam 9/11/ :16 Zersenay Tades ERI Rotterdam 9/10/ :16 Deriba Merga Ejigu ETH Udine 10/14/ :16 Wilson Kipsang Kiprotich KEN New Delhi 11/9/ :17 Paul Tergat KEN Milano 4/4/ :18 Deriba Merga Ejigu ETH Ras al Khaimah 2/2/ :19 Patrick Makau KEN Rotterdam 9/9/ :19 Tilahun Regessa ETH Abu Dhabi 1/7/ MEDIA GUIDE--Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic--MEDIA GUIDE 43

23 U.S. AND WORLD HALF MARATHON RECORDS U.S. AND WORLD HALF MARATHON RECORDS World Half Marathon Records Rank Time Name Country Race Date 42 59:20 Hendrick Ramaala RSA Lisboa 3/26/ :20 Moses Mosop KEN Milano 3/21/ :21 Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot KEN Lisboa 3/13/ :22 Paul Tergat KEN Milano 4/17/ :22 Ezekiel Chebil Kiptoo KEN Berlin 4/1/ :22 Feyisa Lelisa KEN Houston 1/15/ :23 John Kiprotich KEN Rotterdam 9/13/ :24 Haile Gebrselassie ETH New York City 8/5/ :25 Deriba Merga Ejigu ETH Rotterdam 9/9/ :25 Pius Maiyo Kiprop KEN Berlin 4/1/ :25 Eliud Kipchoge KEN Lille 9/1/ :25 Deribe Merga Ejigu ETH Ras Al Khai 2/18/ :26 Francis Kibiwott KEN Berlin 4/1/ :26 Samuel Wanjiru KEN Granollers 2/3/ :26 Geoffrey Kipsang KEN Den Haag 3/11/ :27 Wilson Kiprotich Kebenei KEN Lisboa 3/13/ :27 Patrick Ivuti KEN Rotterdam 9/9/ :28 Robert Kipchumba KEN Rotterdam 9/10/ :29 Evans Kiprop Cheruiyot KEN Berlin 4/2/ :29 Patrick Makau KEN Rotterdam 9/14/ :29 Evans Kiprop Cheruiyot KEN Rotterdam 9/14/ :30 Martin Lel LEN Lisboa 3/26/ :30 Yonas Kifle ERI Udine 10/14/ :30 Geoffrey Mutai KEN Valencia 11/22/ :30 Philemon Kimeli Limo KEN Prague 4/2/ :30 Tadese ERI Porto 9/18/ :30 Lelisa Desis Benti ETH New Dehli 11/27/ :31 Patrick Ivuti KEN Lisboa 3/26/ :31 Victor Kipchirchir KEN Den Haag 3/11/ :31 Geoffrey Kipsang KEN New Dehli 9/27/ :32 Dieudonné Disi RWA Udine 10/14/ :32 Wilson Chebet KEN Ras al Khaimah 2/20/ :32 Robert Kipchumba KEN Rotterdam 9/13/ :32 Martin Lel KEN Newcastle 9/20/ :33 Marilson dos santos BRA Udine 10/14/ :33 Wilson Chebet KEN Rotterdam 9/14/ :33 Wilson Kiprotich Kebenei KEN Valencia 11/22/ :33 Haile Gebrselassie ETH Newcastle 9/18/ :34 Wilson Chebet KEN New Dehlie 11/9/ :34 Brenard Kiprop Kipyego KEN Berlin 11/9/ :34 Sammy Kirop Kitwara KEN Abu Dabi 1/7/ :34 Zersenay Tadese ERI Lisbon 3/25/ :35 Robert Cheruiyot KEN Lisboa 3/26/ :35 Patrick Makau KEN Ras al Khaimah 2/8/ :35 Tsegay Kebede ETH Ras al Khaimah 2/8/ :35 Zersenay Tadese ERI Birmingham 10/11/ :36 Tilahun Regessa ETH Lille 9/6/ :36 Samuel Kiplimo Kosgei KEN Berlin 4/5/ :36 Joel Kimurer Kemboi KEN Valencia 10/21/ :37 Dejene Berhanu ETH Newcastle 9/26/2004 World Half Marathon Records Rank Time Name Country Race Date 91 59:37 Samuel Wanjiru KEN Lisboa 3/26/ :37 Paul Kosgei KEN Rotterdam 9/14/ :37 Desisa ETH Den Haag 3/13/ :38 Phaustin Baha Sulle TAN Lisboa 3/26/ :38 Wilson Kipsang Kiprotich KEN Berlin 4/5/ :38 Geoffrey Mutai KEN New Dehli 11/21/ :39 Peter Kirui Cheruiyot KEN New York 3/18/ :39 Silas Kipruto KEN Milano 3/21/ :39 Wilson Kiprop KEN Lille 9/4/ :39 Lelisa Desisa Benti ETH New Dehli 11/21/ :39 Azmiraw Bekele Molalign ETH Den Haag 3/13/ MEDIA GUIDE--Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic--MEDIA GUIDE 45

24 U.S. AND WORLD MARATHON RECORDS U.S. AND WORLD MARATHON RECORDS Men s World Half Marathon Record Progression World Half Marathon Records Date Time Name(Citizen) Location March 21, :23 Zersenay Tadese (ERI) Lisboa March 17, :33 Samuel Wanjiru (KEN) Den Haag February 9, :53 Samuel Wanjiru (KEN) Ras al Khaimah April 2, :07 Paul Kosgei Malakwen (KEN) Berlin September 11, :15 Samuel Wanjiru (KEN) Rotterdam April 4, :17 Paul Tergat (KEN) Milan October 4, :56 Shem Kororia Kosice April 15, :13 Paul Tergat (KEN) Milan April 3, :24 Benson Masya (KEN) Den Haag September 16, :46 Dionicio Ceron (MEX) Philedelphia September 15, :55 Mark Curp (USA) Philedelphia August 11, :14 Stephen Jones (WAL) Birningham September 25, :32 Paul Cummings (USA) Dayton, OH September 19, :36 Michael Musyoki (KEN) Philedelphia September 20, :47 Herb Lindsay (USA) Manchester January 27, :16 Stan Mavis (USA) New Orleans Decenber 7, :32 Kirk Pfeffer (USA) Las Vegas October 14, :36 Nick Rose (ENG) Dayton February 6, :37 Toshihiro (JPN) Beppu February 8, :46 Juan Ragael Angel Perez (CRC) Coamo May 2, :53 Derek Graham (NIR) Belfast June 21, :45 Ronald Hill (ENG) Frecklton June 18, :42 Pete Ravald (GBR) Frecklton 18 June, :42 Ronlad Hill (ENG) Frecklton April 9, :01 Brian Hil-Cottingham (ENG) Romford World Half Marathon Records Women s World Half Marathon Record Progression Date Time Name(Citizen) Location February 15, :05 Florence Jebet Kiplagat (KEN) Barcelona February 18, :50 Mary Keitany Chepkosgei (KEN) Ras Al Khaimah October 14, :25 Lornah Kiplagat (NED) Udine April 5, :40 Ingrid Kristiansen (NOR) Sandnes September 16, :34 Joan Samuelson (USA) Philedelphia September 18, :10 Joan Samuelson (USA) Philedelphia May 15, :57 Grete Waitz (NOR) Goteborg March 7, :16 Joan Samualson (USA) San Diego January 18, :26 Joan Samuelson (USA) New Orleans March 29, :59 Marja Wokke (NED) Den Haag September 23, :03 Patti Catalano (USA) Manchester March 10, :01 Ellison Goodall (USA) Winston-Salem November 19, :58 Michiko Gorman (USA) Pasadena November 12, :48 Daniele Justin (BEL) Nazare July 4, :30 Jean Abare (USA) Coronado April 16, :44 Silvana Cruciata (ITA) Milan January 8, :45 Marja Wokke (NED) Edmond aan Zee April 3, :05 Silvana Cruciata (ITA) Milan September 8, :11 Chantel Langlace (FRA) Ay-Champagne Women s World Half Marathon Record Progression 46 MEDIA GUIDE--Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic--MEDIA GUIDE 47

25 U.S. AND WORLD RECORDS U.S. AND WORLD RECORDS 10 Fasteset Men s Half Marathon Performances, 2016 World Half Marathon Records # Name Time Date Location 1. Stanley Kipleting Biwott March 08, 2015 Den Haag 2. Abera Kuma (ETH) 61:20 January 13, 2013 Egmond aa Zee 3. Vincent Kipruto (KEN) 61:36 January 13, 2013 Egmond aan Zee 4. John Nzau Mwangangi (KEN) 61:48 January 20, 2013 Santa Pola 5. Bonsa Diba (ETH) 61:53 January 13, 2013 Egmond aan Zee 6. Feyisa Lilesa (ETH) 61:54 January 13, 2013 Houston 7. Wilfred Kirwa Kigen (KEN) 61:57 January 13, 2013 Egmond aan Zee 8. Deriba Merga (ETH) 62:10 January 13, 2013 Houston 9. Wilson Loyanae Erupe (KEN) 62:12 January13, 2013 Houston 10 Bentayehu Assefa (ETH) 62:16 January 13, 2013 Egmond aan Zee World Half Marathon Records 10 Fasteset Women s Half Marathon Performances, 2015 # Name Time Date Location 1. Florence Jebet Kiplagat 65:09 February 15, 2015 Barcelona 2. Mamitu Daska (ETH) 69:53 January 13, 2013 Houston 3. Georgina J. Rono (KEN) 70:00 January 20, 2013 Santa Pola 4. Helah Kiprop (KEN) 70:55 January 13, 2013 Egmond aan Zee 5. Flomena Chepchirchir (KEN) 70:56 January 13, 2013 Egmond aan Zee 6. Merima Mohammed (ETH) 70:56 January 13, 2013 Houston 7. Meskerem Assefa (ETH) 70:56 January 13, 2013 Houston 8. Bizunesh Deba (ETH) 70:56 January 13, 2013 Houston 9. Mulu Seboka (ETH) 71:09 January 6, 2013 Adana 10. Yebrqual Melese (ETH) 71:14 January 13, 2013 Egmond aan Zee 10 Fasteset Men s 15 Kilometres Performances, 2015 World 15 Kilometres Records # Name Time Date Location 1. Leonard Patrick Komon 41:13 November 21, 2015 Nijimegen 2. Simon Cheprot (KEN) 42:11 March 01, 2015 Ostia Lido 3. Stanley Kipleting Biwott 42:13 April 21, 1986 Den Haag 4. Edwin Kiprop Kiptoo 42:14 August 14, 1993 Den Haag 5 Cyprian Kimurgor Kotut 42: Den Haag 6. Bernard Kiprop Koech 42:17 Janurary 31, 1988 Marugame 7. Paul Mutero Kuira 42:18 Janruary 1990 Marugame 8. John Kiprotich 42:22 March 30, 1989 Ostia Lido 9. Erick Leon Ndiema 42:24 Januray 01, 1990 Ostia Lido 10. Jonathan Kiplimo Maiyo 42:36 May 5, 1988 Olomouc World 15 Kilometres Records 10 Fasteset Women s 15 Kilometres Performances, 2015 # Name Time Date Location 1 Florence Jebet Kiplagat 46:14 February 15, 2015 Nijimegen 2. Tirunesh Dibada 46:28 November 15, 2009 Nijimegen 3. Mamitu Daska 46:42 October 16, 1983 Ras Al Khaimah 4. Cynthia Cherotich Limo 47:11 December 18, 1989 Ras Al Khaimah 5. Worknesh Degefa 48:09 October 28, 1990 Goteborg 6. Anglela Jemesunde Tanui 48:13 July 27, 1992 Olomouc 7. Yebrqual Melese 48:18 April 18, 1990 Praha 8. Rebecca Kangogo Chesir 48: Milano 9. Helah Kiprop 48:33 April 7, 1985 Olomouc 10. Amane Beriso 48:35 October 13, 1991 Milaano 48 MEDIA GUIDE--Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic--MEDIA GUIDE 49

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