GENESEO — The Genesee Valley Conservancy held it's 11th annual Oak Tree Half Marathon and 5k as runners and nature enthusiasts gathered to support fitness and the Genesee Valley Conservancy. The half marathon was won by Kiplingat Tisia, 26, with a time of 1:11:46, just off of his course record set the previous year. Floridian Jessica Kennedy, 37, won the women's even with a time of 1;30:51 on one of the most challenging half marathon courses … [Read more...]
Lightning Fast Field Expected at the Bergen 5K
BERGEN — The Jenny Kuzma Memorial Bergen Road Race is known as the most competitive 5K in Western New York, this year will be no different with over 36 people registered that can break 17 minutes. On August 8 runners will be toeing the line, the race is not only part of the Greater Rochester Track Club Runner of the Year Series but a USATF Niagara 5K Championship race. "We're excited about this year's field," said Eric Boyce, Race … [Read more...]
New course record at the Flower City Half Marathon
ROCHESTER — This past Sunday, Niagara’s half marathon took place and Kip Tisia had a memorable day.Tisia, of Cleveland, NY won the 2013 USATF Niagara Association Half Marathon Champion by crushing the field. Tisia finished with a time of 1:04:58, which was a new course record as the Flower City Half Marathon hosted the Championships. Tisia lead early hitting the first mile in 5 minutes along with Tim Chichester of Mount Morris, NY, Jared … [Read more...]