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Most successful half marathon yet
Emily Mountney-Lessard
May 09, 2013 • May 9, 2013 • 1 minute read
Hundreds of runners and walkers raised thousands of dollars for a worthy cause.
Officials are describing Quinte West's healthy half marathon as the best yet. Even better is the fact city officials turned over $18,706 to the Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation.
More than 300 people took part in the April 28 event,.
"We were thrilled to see so many people come out to support the event and the Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation," said Colleen Vickers, special events coordinator. "It was a perfect day and great to see people of all ages and abilities out getting active and taking in the beautiful scenery along Quinte West's waterfront."
In addition to the five and 10 kilometre distances and the half marathon, participants could also choose to participate in the new team challenge or hospital mile lead by Mayor John Williams.
Five kilometre run winner was John Coffin. The first place winner in the five kilometre walk was Miriam Brown. The 10 kilometre run winner was Jason Macfarlane and the first place 10 kilometre walk winner was Marsha McEwan. Jeremy Maillefer was the winner of the half marathon run and Greta O'Brien placed first for the half marathon walk.
This year's prizes awarded to top pledgers were Sally Tripp, Jamie Fellows, Dr. Robert Iny and Linda Marshman.
Winners of the new team challenge were the CFB Trenton walking team with captain of the team Maj. Ray Stockerman, and the hospital team 50 Shades of Green, with team captain Barb Gordon.
Sponsors for this year's event included; Tri & Run Sports, Nestle Food Services, Reid's Dairy, Smylies Independent Grocer, RiverSide Music Studio, St. John Ambulance, The Locker Room, and the YMCA of Quinte West.
"We are grateful for everyone's support, especially the dedicated volunteers who came out to help," said Vickers.
For results from this year's event, visit www.chiptimeresults.com/results/#April
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