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Posted by: Hanna_Alldrin on 07/06/2008 07:24 PM Updated by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/07/2008 01:26 PM
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Run Fast and Finish Hard, Hernia Hill Races at Twisted Oak ~By Hanna Alldrin UPDATED WITH RESULTS

Vallecito, CA....The 'Twisted' 5k , 10k, & Half Marathon came to the "Twisted Empire". Presented by Twisted Oak Winery and On Your Mark Events. 140 runners joined Twisted Oak and On Your Mark Events for the 21st Annual Hernia Hill 5K, 10K, and Half-Marathon. The Hernia Hill started in 1988. This was the first ever "On Your Mark Events," event held at Twisted Oak in Vallecito! The twisted runners took their mark and headed for the finish line at 8am this morning........



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All three races were on Twisted Oak Winery property or on Red Hill Road. The half marathon totaled 13.1 miles of tough terrain and rocky hills. The finish line was unique, runners ran through the twisted oak cave and then ran up the hill towards the winery lined with wine barrels that smelled of Twisted wine. Making it a twisted finish.

The post BBQ and awards ceremony stared at 11:30 am, where the following results were announced:

The top three runners in the mens 5K race were: First place was Reggie Vansleet, age 35 with a time of 19:08. Second place was Michael King age 44 with a time of 19:44. The third place was Gerry Homes age 65 with a time of 22:00.

The top three runners in the women's 5K race were: First place was Carrie Nash age 36 with a time of 19:42. The second place was Mihaela Plummer age 38 with a time of 24:35. Third place was Haley Heryford age 15 with a time of 25:43.

The top three runners for the mens 10K race were: First place was Douglas Avrit age 48 with a time of 46:38. The second place was Mark Williams age 50 with a time of 47:46. The third place was Steve Noble age 29 with a time of 50:29.

The top three runners for the women's 10K race were: First place was Jessica Nelson age 19 with a time of 46:52. The second place was Diana Sillivan age 48 with a time of 54:51. The third place was Joy Littman age 51 with a time of 55:51.

The top three runners for the mens half marathon race were: First place was Mark McManus age 34 with a time of 1 hour and 15 minutes. Second place was Erik Aardal age 21 with a time of 1 hour and 21 minutes. The third place was Derek Avrit age 16 with a time of 1 hour and 31 minutes.

The top three runners for the women's half marathon race were: First place Polly Crawford age 37 with a time of 1 hour and 42 minutes. The second place was Samantha Harnett age 32 with a time of 1 hour and 51 minutes. The third place was Ellie Stone age 37 with a time of 1 hour and 56 minutes.

GOOD RACING





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