Winners are Announced in the 2010 Second Empire Grand-Prix Spring Series

Winners are Announced in the 2010 Second Empire Grand-Prix Spring Series
RALEIGH, N.C. (JUNE 8, 2010) —Winners have been announced for the 2010 Second Empire Grand-Prix Spring Series (www.secondempireseries.com). Srini Iyer, 20, of Raleigh, is the top point earner and overall male champion. Kimberly Bowler, 39, also of Raleigh, is the overall female winner.
The top five male and female point earners, as well as the top three point earners in each age group will be recognized and awarded prizes at a luncheon on July 17 at Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern.
Following Iyer in points for the male overall division are:
2) Dave Max, 34, Goldsboro
3) Ashley Bass, 52, Nashville
4) Rob Wilson, 43, Cary
5) Douglas Liming, 38, Apex
Finishing behind Bowler in the female overall division are:
2) Debra Warner, 45, Cary
3) Katie Lackerman, 27, Sanford
4) Emily Bass, 21, Nashville
5) Maryanne Lutz, 41, Morrisville
More than 4,500 people participated in one or more of the eight charity events. Of these, more than half chose to run competitively, qualifying as a Grand-Prix contestant.
In total, 93 runners will be recognized at the awards luncheon, having completed six or more races. The youngest winners, both 10 years old, are Isabella Akers and Murphy Credle. They finished first and third respectively in their age group. The most senior are Edwin Harris and Bill Powers at 76 and 75 respectively, taking first and second in the male 75 and up age group.
A complete list of winners can be found at (http://results.active.com/pages/displayNonGru.jsp?rsID=93601).
The 2010 Second Empire Grand-Prix season will continue with a fall series of eight charity runs beginning in September. The point totals are set back to zero so everyone has an equal chance at being a champion. The schedule includes:
• September 19, 2010 – The Magnificent Mile, Raleigh
• September 26, 2010 – Anna’s Angels 10 Miler, Durham
• October 9, 2010 – Triangle Run/Walk for Autism, Raleigh
• October 23, 2010 – 5K Run for Healthier Babies, Morrisville
• November 6, 2010 – Free to Breathe Lung Cancer 5K, Raleigh
• November 25, 2010 – Inside-Out Sports Turkey Trot, Cary
• December 4, 2010 – Jingle Bell 5K Run, Raleigh
• December 11, 2010 – St. Michael Jolly Elf Trail Run, Cary
All runners who register for competitive timing in a Grand-Prix race earn points. There are no additional fees or sign-up necessary to be part of the Grand-Prix competition. To be in contention for fall Grand-Prix awards, runners must complete at least six races in the fall series. Points are earned for every race participated in, regardless of finishing time. Only the six highest scores out of the possible eight are counted toward awards standings. Registration for each race is handled individually and can be made through Sport Often (www.sportoften.com), at advanced registration locations provided by each race or on race day. Most races offer discounts and other incentives for early registration.
About Second Empire Grand-Prix:
Born from the Second Empire 5K Classic, the Grand-Prix is the inspiration of Raleigh Entrepreneurs Kim Reynolds and husband Rod Garnas along with Inside-Out Sports owner Cid Cardoso. In its eighth year, the Grand-Prix provides a fun way for competitive and non-competitive runners to give back to the community. Individual races pool a small portion of their operational funds along with Grand-Prix sponsors to cover series expenses. The combined effort has provided races with increased visibility and attendance while decreasing operational costs. This savings can directly translate to larger proceeds going to the benefiting charities. 2010 fall sponsors include: Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern, Inside-Out Sports, Articulon, Brooks-The official running shoe of the Second Empire Grand-Prix, Midtown Magazine, MYLAPS sports timing, Henry Wurst, Inc. Michael Law MD—Blue Water Spa and Endurance Magazine. For more information, visit www.secondempireseries.com.
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