Kathy Murray, thankful to be crossing the finish line after 13.1 miles.
The Thanksgiving Day 1/2 Marathon has been a tradition since around 1983 when it was known as the Bulova Half Marathon. The original sponsor was Espling Jewelry and category winners received very nice watches.
Later on, Outback Steakhouse became the sponsor and the awards became something more edible in the way of gift certificates good at any Outback Steakhouse Restaurant.
The race has grown to become one of the major races in northeast Florida.
Apparently, lots of runners like to get in a long run before sitting down to a big Thanksgiving Day meal.
The weather conditions were on the chilly side at the start, but with sunny skies the temperatures rose and it became rather warm for the slower runners. There was also a 6K event for those who were less ambitious, distance-wise.
AIR runners seen on the course
These photos were taken on Scott Mill Road. The runners facing left were heading south at the 1.5 mile point. The runners facing right were heading north appoaching the 10 mile point.
Bill Pennington
Gary Haslip
Rosa Haslip
Kathy Murray
Frieda Wyner
Ed Hardee & Kevin Ott
AIR runners seen after the race.
Gayla & Keith Poythress AIR-Striders
Chris Twiggs & Joe Fournier
Older Budweiser :-)
Rosa & Jane Alred debating correct size for sweatshirt.
Bill Pennington and others checking the results list.
Frieda Wyner and James Spooner remembering the Bulova Half
Norm Wyner waiting for Ed Hardee & Kevin Ott.
Norm missed quite a few AIR members that ran the Half-Marathon and 6K Races. Here's a complete list of our members.
Half-Marathon
Randy Arend, 48, 1:32:19
Bill Barnes, 62, 1:49:34
Brandy Bateman, 26, 2:13:59
Marc Demeter, 36, 1:41:50
Deborah Dunham, 41, 1:41:35
Ceris Feakes, 55, 2:14:07
Frank Frazier, 66, 1:48:27
Dawn Hagel, 38, 2:20:51
Michael Hagel, 36, 2:08:03
Ed Hardee, 57, 2:29:20
Gary Haslip, 46, 1:38;47
Rosa Haslip, 45, 1:37:41 3rd Age-Group
Sheri Hutfles, 44, 1:58:13
Liz Kawecki, 40, 2:01:46
Melissa Marker, 31, 2:02:41
Sean McGill, 35, 2:09:23
Tiffini McGill, 28, 2:09:34
Kathy Murray, 46, 1:45:50
Steve O'Brien, 53, 1:37:45
Kevin Ott, 50, 2:29:20
Bill Pennington, 51, 1:40:49
Keith Poythress, 45, 1:31:32
Brooke Springer, 35, 2:48:07 1st Half-Marathon
John Trower, 41, 1:40:15
Karen Trower, 42, 2:20:34
Chris Twiggs, 37, 1:32:32
Shelly Wymer, 41, 2:20:34
Frieda Wyner, 66, 1:41:29 1st Age-Group
6K Run
Charlotte Bowling, 52, 48:36
Nancy Harms, 14, 27:01, 3rd place age group
Susan Harms, 49, 28:48, 3rd place age group
Gayla Poythress, 41, 30:43
For complete Outback 1/2 Marathon and 6K Results, click here.
