More than 400 runners hit the pavement for the 13th annual Okanagan College half marathon, 10 K, and Relay Race in Kelowna.
Kelowna’s Christy Lovig won the women’s 10 kilometre course, finishing the run in a record 36:48. She was followed by Salmon Arm’s Glynis Sim at 38:32 and Kelowna’s Martha Sirdevan, who finished in third at 42:39.
Christy Lovig crossing the finish line to win the women's 10k. (Photo Credit: Okanagan College)
The men’s 10 kilometre race was won by Greg Edgar with a time of 35:49, followed by father-son duo Jacob and Jeremy Harris. The duo took second and third place as they crossed the finish line together with a time of 36:36.
Greg Edgar crossing the finish line to win the men's 10k (Photo Credit: Okanagan College)
The female half marathon was won by Claire Young with a time of 1:26.14, followed by Tracy Dayman at 1:33:48 and Cindy Rhodes at 1:34:19. All three women hail from Kelowna.
Claire Young crossing the finish line to win the women's half marathon (Photo Credit: Okanagan College)
On the men’s side, the race was won by Vernon’s Aaron Heidt with a time of 1:14:49. He was followed by Kelowna’s Jeff Vogt at 1:17:19 and Roray Switzer at 1:21:09.
Aaron Heidt crossing the finish line to win the men's half marathon (Photo Credit: Okanagan College)
“We couldn’t have asked for a better day for this event and the group of runners and volunteers who took part this year were incredible,” said Christine Ulmer, Race Director. “I heard runners saying they couldn’t have experienced better weather for this time of year—it was the perfect temperature and nice and dry. The course was really well managed by a great group of volunteers and as always, our participants brought a huge amount of energy to the event.”
The half marathon relay event was won by a team from Fresh Air Experience in Kelowna. The team of five runners worked together to achieve a time of 1:38:36.
The non-profit event raises funds to support student bursaries and is a popular event for people from all over the province.
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