News

News
News
The News page is the place to look for race recaps, pictures, and running-related annoncements.  If you have an article or pictures you would like to include on the News page, e-mail it to info@northlandrunner.com.

November 30, 2009: November Runner of the Month

Congratulations to Jen Houck, the November Runner of the Month!  You can read more about Jen by clicking the ROTM tab at the top of the page.

November 22, 2009: 3rd Annual Barely Organized New Year's Day Run

You are invited to the:


3rd Annual Barely Organized New Years Day Run


Start the new year out right with a run (walk, bike, or snowshoe) on the single-track trails at Hartley Park.

 

When:  January 1st, 2010; 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm


Where:  Hartley Nature Center
3001 Woodland Ave
Duluth, MN 55803


Potluck to follow the run (hot water will be provided, no cooking facilities available, limited outlets for crockpots, etc).


Donations accepted to cover the cost of facility rental.


For further information: wildknit@clearwire.net

November 17, 2009: Nancy English Results

The Dr. Nancy English Memorial 5k Run/Walk took place Saturday, November 14th at Park Point in Duluth.  The top men were David Hyöppönen (17:13), Erik Crook (17:39), Kyle Rossow (17:41), and Dan Freeman (17:43).  The women were led by Marlo McGaver (19:00), Amanda Lepisto (20:19), Sara Hollingsworth (21:42), and Tanya Thompson (22:04).  Additional awards were given out for racers who finished in the 25th percentile, 50th percentile, 75th percentile, and 100th percentile (see below).  Complete results are available at the race website and Northland Runner.  If you won an award and have not received it yet, you may pick it up at The Athlete's Foot after Friday.

 

25% Back (Women)

Amy Mack

Mary Magnuson

Kendall Bergerson

 

50% Back (Women)

Katie Oberton

Nicole Tekippe

Lynn Stottler 

 

75% Back (Women)

Jeanne Lindholm

Bobbi Trea

Pam Keller 

 

100% Back (Women)

Cindy French

 

25% Back (Men)

Matt Stukel

Matt Royseth

Greg L. Jones

 

50% Back (Men)

Tom Diener

George Aposotolou

Aron Bradford

 

75% Back (Men)

Bill Simpson

Steve Skamser

Mark Knutson

 

100% Back (Men)

Jim French

November 10, 2009: October Runner of the Month

Congratulations to Greg Hexum, the October Runner of the Month!  You can read more about Greg by clicking the ROTM tab at the top of the page.

November 9, 2009: Turkey Trot Canceled

The Boy Scouts of America Turkey Trot 5k scheduled for November 14th in Sandstone has been canceled.  If you have already registered for this event, the race director will give you a full refund.  Questions can be directed to Brandon Town at brtown@vac-bsa.org or 218-393-9784.