Welcome

Welcome To The Sixth Annual La Porte By The Bay Half Marathon

On behalf of the City of La Porte, ment’s Honor Guard, coordinated by our primary race beneficiary, The Fire Engineer David Gifford, and the Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc. National Anthem sung by 2011 La and our sponsors, vendors and vol- Porte HS graduate Tyla Allen. unteers, welcome to the sixth annu- A special welcome to those of you al La Porte By The Bay Half Marathon who are joining a Running Alliance – the third and final race of the fifth Sport event perhaps for the very first annual Texas Bridge Series. time after the Houston Half Mara- Approximately 1,700 of you will thon had to be cancelled last month. get the opportunity to run over Thank you for taking advantage and back the majestic Fred Hart- of our special offer after being dis- man Bridge, which opened in 1995 placed by the inclement weather and is the second highest bridge in that greatly affected the greater Texas. (Only the Pecos River Bridge Houston area with Hurricane Patri- is higher.) cia. At 178 feet over the waters of the Finally, we hope to see many mile- Houston Ship Channel, the Texas stones achieved today: 146 Bridge – as it also known – al- lows the La Porte By The Bay Half • 41 runners enter having run the Marathon to be recognized as the other four RAS races this year. highest off-the-road half marathon (Some even ran both days at the in Texas. Seabrook Lucky Trail Marathon.) Our race this Sunday will culmi- • 33 runners enter having run all nate with what you’ve helped to five of the past La Porte By The In This Guide make the most successful year in Bay Half Marathons Running Alliance Sport’s history. We • 11 runners are looking to fin- Get Ready: continue to appreciate your gener- ish their fifth consecutive Texas Packet Pick-Up Schedule ous support of our races. Bridge Series Chip Timing Just over 1,200 runners – 1,208 We love to celebrate your accom- The Race: to be exact – completed the first plishments and achievements when Race Location, Parking & Schedule two races of the Texas Bridge Series, you run our races and we’ll do so in Course the Toughest 10K Kemah and the the style at the finish, which is in La Contingency Plans For Bad Weather Toughest 10K Galveston. Porte’s Five Points area that you’ll FAQ We’re anticipating that last year’s run through on your way to the Fred Hartman Bridge. mark of 846 runners finishing all The Post Race Party: three races will be eclipsed. Thanks again for running the La Post Race Party More than 40 of those who expect Porte By The Bay Half Marathon. Awards to call themselves 2015 Texas Bridge We’ll see you at the finish line and Five Year Legacy Runners Series finishers will be a group of post-race party and then we certain- employees from the City of La Porte, ly want to see you at the 13th annual Texas Bridge Series: affectionately known as the “City of Seabrook Lucky Trail Marathon, Half Build a Bridge…and Run Over It La Porte Road Dawgs”. Marathon, Relays and 5K on Satur- day-Sunday, March 19-20, 2016. Race News Additionally, we’ll be welcomed by Mayor Louis Rigby, have the col- About Us: ors presented by the Fire Depart- Our Mission Thank You November 15, 2015 La Porte By The Bay Half Marathon.org 2 Packet Pick-Up

Be prepared to give volunteers THE EXACT NAME YOU REGISTERED UNDER, not Packet Pick-Up Schedule your bib name, nickname, maiden or married name if you did not use it to register.

Thursday, November 12, 2015 Friday, November 13, 2015 Saturday, November 14, 2015 11 AM - 6 PM 11 AM - 6 PM 10 AM - 3 PM Speedy's Fast Track On the Run Clear Lake On the Run Clear Lake 11440 Hempstead Rd. 2427 Bay Area Blvd 2427 Bay Area Blvd Houston, TX 77092 Houston, TX 77058 Houston, TX 77058 713-957-8803 281-480-5388 281-480-5388

RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP

PLEASE NOTE that the time before the race is hectic and we have only so many volunteers to help. If you wait until race day to pick up your packet, contents are not guaranteed. Arrive early enough before the race to check your bag and to attach your chip and bib. Picking up your packet during scheduled packet pick-up times in advance is ALWAYS preferable, both for you, and for everyone on race morning.

NEW GROUP PACKET PICK-UP FORM

If you are picking up packets for a group of people (4 or more), you can submit the names of those you are picking up for and we will try to prepare the bundle in advance. Be sure and let us know what DAY and TIME of scheduled packet pick-up you will be coming by.

The deadline to submit your request for group packet pick-up is Nov. 11, 2015 at 5pm, no matter what day you plan to pick up. If you miss the deadline you can still pick up multiple packets, we just won’t have time to gather them for you in advance.

For the group form CLICK HERE.

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Chip Timing We will be using IPICO timing system. you cross the finish line. NO TAG, NO The timing tag will be distributed in TIME! If you forget your timing tag, your race packet along with your bib. you will need to pay $10 to replace it.

Attach your IPICO Sport Tag to your DO attach your Sport Tag shoe (see instructions below). firmly to the top of your shoe.

Do not forget the timing tag on race DO NOT put your Sport Tag morning. You will need to wear it to in your pocket or wear receive an official finish time when on your arm during the race.

Instructions Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Thread the wire twist ties Thread the IPICO Sports Tag Secure the IPICO Sports Tag under your laces. onto the wire twist ties. by twisting the wire twist ties firmly together.

After the race, your Sport Tag is disposable. You can keep them as a souvenir and bring it to Speedy’s Fast Track you’ll recieve $30 in FREE Go-Kart Rides, Laser Tag and/or Mini-Golf! See details on the next page.

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Bring it to Speedy’s Fast Track and get... in FREE Go-Kart Rides, Laser Tag &/or Mini Golf $30 at Speedy’s Fast Track

La Porte Discounts

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Sunday, November 15, 2015

Race Start & Parking Race Finish & Party Schedule Location Location 6:00 Packet pick-up opens 7:30 Start of the race Sylvan Beach Five Points Plaza 10:45 Awards 636 N. Bayshore Dr 201 S. Broadway LaPorte, TX 77571 LaPorte, TX 77571 (About 0.5 miles from Sylvan Beach)

Parking

Because parking is very limited, carpooling is highly encouraged.

Please allow yourself ample time to find a parking space and get to the race start area. Parking is available at Sylvan Beach (start). Overflow parking will be at the high school across the street from the starting point at Sylvan Beach. Parking is very limited at the finish line (Five Points Plaza).

NOTE: Cars parked in the church’s parking lot across from Five Point plaza will be towed.

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Course Water Stations Start at Sylvan Beach, travel through beautiful Main St. and All stations will have at least water and Lemon Lime flavor Five Points Town Plaza of La Porte, get on 146 and cross Gatorade, some stations might have other goodies as well. the Fred Hartman Bridge into Baytown. You are more than Locations: Start and Finish, plus every 2 miles; NOTE: there half way done! Turn around and come back for a nice finish will be no water stations on the Bridge! Port-A-Johns will and great finish party at Five Points Plaza. Detailed course be at Start/finish and all aid stations. description can be found on the website. Bibs Course Markers All participants must wear their bib on the front in a way so Visible mile markers will be positioned along the course. that course officials can see it. The bib is non-transferable. Volunteer course monitors will be positioned to No official finishing time will be awarded if someone else is provide help and directions along the course. wearing your bib.

Photography Race Etiquette Offical race photographers from RaceShots.net will be on Line up at the starting line according to how fast you the course and at the finish. plan to run or walk the event. Slower runners and walkers should move to the back of the race pack. Run or walk no more than two abreast.

Race Time Limit 4 hours. Time limit is strictly enforced! Bridge races involve special permission and cooperation by local authorities, police and emergency response, and impact motor vehicle traffic. In order to keep doing these races we must comply with the limits set by those agencies. Runners who are trailing far behind may not be allowed back on the bridge for their final loop. Runners should be done with the turn around and heading back onto the Bridge by 9:50AM - that’s 2 hours and 20 minutesfrom start time.

Bag Drop We will have bag drop off at the start, where volunteers will tag your bag with your bib number and will bring your bag to the finish area. You can pick your bag up at the finish when you are done with the run.

Finish Line Keep moving after you cross the finish line. Results will be posted onsite and also at the official website. Finisher’s medal will be awarded just outside the finish shoot. All finishers will receive a finisher’s medal. In addition, those who have completed the Texas Bridge Series will be awarded the series medal as well at that time.

Getting Back To Start Point Transportation back to Sylvan Beach will be provided by City of La Porte and The Bridge Over Troubled Water. Alter- natively, many people walk back to the start point.

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Contingency Plans For Bad Weather Rain- The event will NOT be cancelled Tornado Warning - If at anytime before and/or any other means of protection due to rain alone unless the downpour (race morning close to start time) or from the dangerous conditions. If it is such that athletes, police, and volun- during the event, a tornado warning is gets bad and we are not there to help teers lose visibility making situations issued, the race will be cancelled. you off the course please do every- unsafe. If this occurs we will wait until thing you can to keep yourself safe and the rain subsides and follow the same On Course Cancellation - If the race is take shelter. procedure listed for lightning condi- canceled due to storms (lightning and/ tions (minus the 30 minute rule). Ath- or excessive rain) or tornado warnings Because of agreements with the Texas letes will be informed of such a change while it is in progress we will do every- Department of Transportation and var- via announcements on race morning. thing in our power to alert everyone ious municipalities regarding a fixed on the course. All police, SAG, and amount of time to have roads closed Lightning - In the event of lightning medical personnel will be made aware or in use or the time of public safety or the race will be postponed by 30 min- and do all they can to warn and SAG law enforcement officials, Running Al- utes every time lightning is spotted in all participants. We will also do ev- liance Sport, at any time, reserves the and thunder is heard within 6 miles of erything in our power to assist those right to shorten the distance of any of the event. Please note that every time that are still on course. Those that are its races to comply, especially in deal- lightning strikes and thunder is heard on course without means of rescue ing with inclement weather conditions within 6 miles of the race site we must should seek immediate shelter via that may make any course unavailable delay the start by 30 minutes. open stores, buildings, garages, homes or unsuitable for runner participation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time limit? Four (4) hours, Is there a host hotel for the race? Click I left early, but it looks like I won an strictly enforced. Bridge races involve here to view current hotel information. award. Can you mail it to me? No, we special permission and cooperation by do not mail out awards after the race. local authorities, police and emergency Can I pick up my friend’s packet? Yes You may be able to pick up your award at response, and impact motor vehicle you can. Check out the Packet Pick-Up a designated location, usually one of the traffic. In order to keep doing these races page for details of where and when. packet pick-up spots. Check with us via we must comply with the limits set by the Contact form. those agencies. Runners who are trailing Will there be race day packet pick-up? far behind may not be allowed back on Check out the Packet Pick-Up page for Are walkers allow in the race? Walkers the bridge for their final loop. Runners details for location and dates/times for are welcome! However, you must be able should be done with the turn around and pick-up. We highly recommend packet to average a 19-20 min/mile pace for the heading back onto the Bridge by 9:50AM pick-up be completed on one of the race. A 4-hour time limit for all partici- - that’s 2 hours and 20 minutesfrom start designated days. However, we realized pants will be strictly enforced! time. it may be impossible for a few people to pickup their packet at the official times. Are strollers allowed? Yes, but please Where can I register? Visit our Registra- We will have limited packet pickup the pay attention and stay clear of other tion Page for online and mail-in options. morning of the race. runners!

Register by October 6, 2014 to receive a I registered but couldn’t make it, can Can I wear my headphones? The RRCA personalized bib and guarantee techni- I get a refund or defer my registration (our insurance provider) has a written cal shirt. to next year? There is NO RAINCHECK for guideline against the use of personal this event. Your entry fee for this year’s music devices in running events, as such Can I register at packet pickup or on event CANNOT be transferred to next we strongly discourage the use of head- Race Day? Registration is available at year’s event, and there are NO REFUNDS, phones in our races. packet pickup and Race Day, as long as no exceptions. This policy stays in effect there are slots open. However, you will whether you are injured, have an unex- Can I participate with my wheelchair? not be given a shirt until after the race if pected business or family emergency, We’re sorry, at this time the race is not available. pregnancy, etc. There are NO exceptions. insured for wheelchair racing. Seriously. What if I forget my chip or bib at Will there be Mile Markers? Yes, every home? If you lose your bib or your chip I registered but couldn’t make it, can mile. or you forget them at home there will be I donate my registration? Yes! Donate a $10 charge to reissue you a new bib or your entry to charity, you will get a cash What type of race shirt will I receive? A chip. donation receipt. Just let us know! You technical shirt. can transfer your entry to another person The shirt in my packet doesn’t fit, can for a $10, contact us to do so. PLEASE Where do I get my timing chip? Timing I exchange it for a different size? We NOTE that there is an immediate dis- chip will be in the packet with your bib. post deadlines for both bib name and qualification for anyone who runs under shirt size selection, and order shirts in another person’s bib other than the What’s the official race drink? Lemon advance according to what you selected person of record. Lime flavored Gatorade - we’ll have that if you register by those deadlines. We and water at the aid stations at Start and estimate the remainder. If we have any I paid my registration fee but couldn’t Finish, and every 2 miles, but not on the extras after the race you are welcome to attend the race. Can you mail my race bridge! exchange, but if the race fills, extras for packet to me or can I pickup my packet exchange are unlikely. after the race? No. All unclaimed race Will aid stations include port-a-pot- packets will be given to late registrants at ties? Yes, There will be port-a-potties at Do you accept credit cards at Packet the race. all aid stations, and at the start and finish. Pick-up and race day registration? Yes!

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After you cross the finish line join us for the post race party.

FREE Pizza, Tacos, Red Beans & Rice, Sausage, Snacks, Fruit, Sodas, Water and Beer!

FREE Post Race Stretching by Premier Chiropractic

PowerCrunch Samples

BEEF Team Finisher Pint Glasses Awards, Give-a-ways & FUN!!!

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Awards Cash prizes: Commemorative Award:

Top Overall Male and Female - $125 First Three (3) Males and Females in the Second Overall Male and Female - $75 following age groups will each receive a Third Overall Male and Female - $50 special commemorative award: Top Overall Masters Male and Female - $50 14 and under 40-44 70-74 Awards will be handed out the day of the race only. No awards will be 15-19 45-49 75-79 mailed. If there is an unforeseen circumstance that prevents awards from being picked up on race day, awards may be picked up at a 20-24 50-54 80-84 designated location, usually one of the packet pick-up locations. Overall 25-29 55-59 85-89 and Masters winners (top male and female) will be based on gun time. Age group awards for top males and females will be based on chip time. 30-34 60-64 90-94 No double-dipping. No Duplication of Awards. 35-39 65-69 All-Time Overall & Masters Overall Male Overall Female 2010 - 1:16:57, Travis Mabe 2010 - 1:29:44, Debbie Rudisill 2011 - 1:19:58, Kevin Walsh 2011 - 1:31:05, Jessica Scheider 2012 - 1:14:51, Richard Powell 2012 - 1:35:10, Lauren Wilder 2013 - 1:16:39, Peter Lawrence 2013 - 1:34:59, Julie Amthor 2014 - 1:13:59, Chris Layman 2014 - 1:35:53, Victoria Webster

Masters Male Masters Female 2010 - 1:26:45, Nasser Dabbas 2010 - 1:44:28, London DeLoach 2011 - 1:22:55, Thomas King, Jr. 2011 - 1:40:00, Jody Berry 2012 - 1:21:36, David Guss 2012 - 1:41:07, Lynn Malloy 2013 - 1:21:58, Luis Francisco 2013 - 1:41:28, Ivonne Urdaneta 2014 - 1:23:47, Junior Mitchell 2014 - 1:42:24, Cristy Moreno

All-Time Top 20 Runners

Men Women 1:13:59 - Chris Layman, The Woodlands, 1st overall, 2014 1:29:44 - Debbie Ruidsill, Houston, 1st overall, 2010 1:14:24 - J.P. Machemehl, Sugar Land, 2nd overall, 2014 1:31:05 - Jessica Scheider, 1st overall, 2011 1:14:51 - Richard Powell, Sugar Land, 1st overall, 2012 1:34:14 - Alexandra Paddon-Jones, 1st 35-39, 2011 1:15:26 - Mikey Tisza, Houston, 1st 20-24, 2012 1:34:48 - Virginia Jones, 1st 25-29, 2010 1:15:35 - Peter Lawrence, Houston, 3rd overall, 2014 1:34:59 - Julie Amthor, Galveston, 1st overall, 2013 1:16:30 - Evan Dehart, Galveston, 1st 25-29, 2014 1:35:10 - Lauren Wilder, Houston, 1st overall, 2012 1:16:39 - Peter Lawrence, Houston, 1st overall, 2013 1:35:24 - Abbie Artley, 1st 30-34, 2010 1:16:51 - Nate Crum, League City, 2nd overall, 2013 1:35:50 - Lauren Wilder, Houston, 1st 30-34, 2011 1:16:57 - Travis Mabe, Grand Rapids, MI, 1st overall, 2010 1:35:53 - Victoria Webster, Houston, 1st overall, 2014 1:17:25 - Will Huff, Houston, 2nd 25-29, 2014 1:36:11 - Victoria Webster, Houston, 2nd overall, 2013 1:17:40 - Jonathon Yanez, Bay City, 1st 25-29, 2010 1:37:31 - Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger, 1st 35-39, 2010 1:18:28 - Kerry Lee, League City, 3rd overall, 2013 1:37:47 - Emily Von Weihe, Houston, 3rd overall, 2013 1:19:09 - Jose Acosta, Houston, 1st 35-39, 2014 1:39:10 - Natalia Dominguez, Sugar Land, 1st 35-39, 2013 1:19:14 - Joe Oveido, Houston, 1st 30-34, 2010 1:39:52 - Kimberly Thomas, Seabrook, 2nd 35-39, 2010 1:19:58 - Kevin Walsh, 1st overall, 2011 1:40:00 - Jody Berry, Houston, 1st masters, 2011 1:20:06 - Kerry Lee, League City, 1st 35-39, 2012 1:40:01 - Paula Steinhauser, Houston, 2nd overall, 2014 1:20:36 - Cheto Cerda, 1st 25-29, 2011 1:40:09 - Monica Comeaux, Seabrook, 3rd overall, 2014 1:21:36 - David Guss, Calgary, Alberta, CA, 1st masters, 2012 1:41:07 - Lynn Malloy, Katy, 1st masters, 2012 1:21:45 - Raymond Berrones, Cypress, 1st 15-19, 2012 1:41:13 - Anna Sumrall Helm, Houston, 1st 45-49, 2011 1:21:58 - Luis Francisco, 1st masters, 2013 1:41:18 - Julianne Newman, 1st 19-under, 2010 November 15, 2015 La Porte By The Bay Half Marathon.org 13 Post Race Party

Five Year Legacy Runners Aguilar, Maria, 40-44 Female Henry, Kari, 50-54 Female Nolan, Tim, 45-49 Male Barta, Dan, 55-59 Male Hill, Rob, 45-49 Male Peters, Paul, 50-54 Male Bell, Susan, 50-54 Female Hu, Daniel, 50-54 Male Pullig, Cassie, 40-44 Female Bernal, Enrico, 40-44 Male Jijon, Jesus, 55-59 Male Purvey, Michael, 40-44 Male Beyer, Kirsten, 45-49 Female Kovich, Michael, 40-44 Male Riggs, Heidi, 45-49 Female Biedrzycki, Dana, 50-54 Female Lang, Kevin, 55-59 Male Roberts, Carolyn, 60-64 Female Brillon, Rosalie, 50-54 Female Le Cara, Jr., Tony, 50-54 Male Smith, Greg, 55-59 Male Brown, Alison, 50-54 Female Lechago, Lora, 35-39 Female St. Jean, Chris, 30-34 Male Fanos, Steve, 55-59 Male Lott, Jr., Robert, 50-54 Male Talley, Brian, 45-49 Male Forrest, Rachel, 40-44 Female Lowell, Rachel, 35-39 Female Torres, Alfonso, 55-59 Male Giffin, Donald, 35-39 Male Malloy, Lynn, 50-54 Female Van Beers, Gretchen, 35-39 Female Habibi, Reza, 50-54 Male McMullen, Doug, 50-54 Male Harris, June, 55-59 Female Moreno, Gabe, 40-44 Male

Four Year Legacy Runners Aguilar-Ramirez, Laura, 35-39 Female, 2014 Gonzalez, Daniel, 45-49 Male, 2014 Petty, Laurie, 45-49 Female, 2013 Akin, Melissa, 40-44 Female, 2014 Gonzalez, Manuel, 65-69 Male, 2014 Rake, Joshua, 20-24 Male, 2014 Anthony, Kristine, 45-49 Female, 2014 Greivenkamp, Laura, 50-54 Female, 2013 Renault-Barnard, Melanie, 35-39 Female, 2014 Barfoot, Jack, 45-49 Male, 2014 Grim, Terry, 60-64 Female, 2014 Richard, Christopher, 25-29 Male, 2013 Barfoot, John, 55-59 Male, 2014 Gulledge, Gay, 55-59 Female, 2014 Richardson, Cris, 55-59 Female, 2013 Beattie, Jenny, 35-39 Female, 2014 Hamilton, Floyd, 50-54 Male, 2014 Rigby, Ngocnu, 40-44 Female, 2014 Beck, Tonya, 30-34 Female, 2013 Henny, Leo, 60-64 Male, 2014 Riley, Debora, 55-59 Female, 2014 Bloomer, Justin, 14 & Under Male, 2013 Hentges, Beth, 45-49 Female, 2014 Roberts, Christie, 35-39 Female, 2013 Bolieu, Laura, 35-39 Female, 2013 Hernandez, Maria, 50-54 Female, 2013 Rocha, Teresa, 50-54 Female, 2014 Boyd, Bruce, 55-59 Male, 2014 Hernandez, Santos, 55-59 Male, 2014 Rogers, Monica, 50-54 Female, 2014 Brillon, Gilbert, 50-54 Male, 2013 Higgins, Abbie, 50-54 Female, 2014 Ruiz, Jose, 50-54 Male, 2014 Bue, Grant, 55-59 Male, 2014 Holland, Kelly, 45-49 Female, 2013 Russell, Stephanie, 25-29 Female, 2014 Burris, Dawn, 50-54 Female, 2014 Hopkins, Kenneth, 50-54 Male, 2014 Schaefer, Eric, 50-54 Male, 2014 Burton, Joshua, 25-29 Male, 2014 Huff, Ed, 40-44 Male, 2014 Schallock, Debbie, 50-54 Female, 2014 Cardenas, Patti, 50-54 Female, 2013 Hunter, Anh, 40-44 Female, 2014 Schreiter, Keith, 35-39 Male, 2014 Carter, Samantha, 30-34 Female, 2014 Jennings, Mary, 55-59 Female, 2014 Scott, Billy, 55-59 Male, 2014 Cassells, Colin, 35-39 Male, 2014 Johnson, Gerald, 55-59 Male, 2014 Shreves, Darryl, 50-54 Male, 2014 Cayton, Samantha, 45-49 Female, 2013 Johnston, Ruth, 55-59 Female, 2014 Smither, Bob, 70-74 Male, 2014 Childs, Donald, 70-74 Male, 2013 Jordan, Carol, 60-64 Female, 2013 Solomon, Gloria, 40-44 Female, 2013 Collins, Nathaniel, 75-79 Male, 2014 Kenney, Mark, 40-44 Male, 2014 Stockton, David, 60-64 Male, 2014 Contreras, Macey, 55-59 Male, 2014 Lamb, Holly, 30-34 Female, 2014 Tamayo, Ruben, 50-54 Male, 2014 Davis, Walter, 55-59 Male, 2013 Landsman, Stephanie, 60-64 Female, 2014 Torregrossa, Jack, 55-59 Male, 2013 Davison, Mona, 45-49 Female, 2014 Meraz, Priscilla, 55-59 Female, 2014 Wells, Michelle, 40-44 Female, 2014 Durrett, Paula, 55-59 Female, 2013 Miley, Terri, 45-49 Female, 2013 West, Rex, 50-54 Male, 2014 Estrada, Paul, 35-39 Male, 2013 Mixon, Jason, 40-44 Male, 2014 Wickboldt, Rich, 35-39 Male, 2014 Eversley, Peter, 40-44 Male, 2013 Myers, Martha, 65-69 Female, 2014 Williams, Karen, 50-54 Female, 2014 Fistein, Lea, 40-44 Female, 2014 Owen, Dan, 55-59 Male, 2013 Womble, Don, 65-69 Male, 2014 Freedman, Brian, 30-34 Male, 2013 Padilla, Don, 65-69 Male, 2014 Wright, Andrew, 30-34 Male, 2013 Garcia, Betty, 60-64 Female, 2014 Patten, Joanne, 50-54 Female, 2014

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Congratulations Texas Bridge Series Hall of Fame (Five years running all three bridges)

Brown, Alison, F, Houston Lang, Kevin, M, League City Forrest, Rachel, F, League City Malloy, Lynn, F, Katy Hamilton, Floyd, M, League City Renault, Melanie, F, Katy Henny, Leo, M, Lake Charles, LA Schreiter, Keith, M, Houston Jijon, Jesus, M, Houston St Jean, Chris, M, Seabrook Kenney, Mark, M, Houston

Kings and Queens of the 2014 Texas Bridge Series Men Women 14-Under - 3:17:48 - Carmichael, Jr, Kelly 50-54 - 3:02:07 - Martinez, Raul 14-Under - 3:37:28 - Garza, Rebecca 50-54 - 3:24:08 - Malloy, Lynn 15-19 - 3:06:46 - Gans, Ryan 55-59 - 3:13:31 - Kohn, Dale 15-19 - 3:29:03 - Arcangeli, Mia 55-59 - 3:40:08 - Boet, Teresa 20-24 - 2:51:15 - Molina, Gerardo 60-64 - 3:47:54 - Henny, Leo 20-24 - 3:56:14 - Delgado, Bianca 60-64 - 4:45:09 - Grim, Terry 25-29 - 2:55:51 - McGowan, Daniel 65-69 - 3:15:33 - Sandoval, George 25-29 - 3:30:49 - Hoferica, Casey 65-69 - 4:21:17 - Ahrens, Elizabeth 30-34 - 2:59:15 - Donnelly, Kevin 70-74 - 3:41:01 - Franco, Jose Francisco 30-34 - 3:13:47 - Steinhauser, Paula 70-74 - 5:30:57 - Willmon, Pamela 35-39 - 2:53:34 - Harenberg, Rick 75-79 - 6:45:31 - Collins, Nathaniel 35-39 - 3:20:12 - Christian, Valerie 40-44 - 2:52:16 - West, Al 40-44 - 3:20:57 - Hunter, Anh 45-49 - 3:06:57 - Scott, Patrick 45-49 - 3:25:08 - Johnson, Mona

2015 Top Three/Four Entering La Porte Men 14-Under 25-29 40-44 55-59 70-74 1:31:55 - Carmichael Jr, Kelly 1:13:11 - Keller, Antony 1:11:18 - Lawrence, Peter 1:30:46 - Kohn, Dale 2:09:48 - Ross, Duane 1:35:26 - Filip, Jacob 1:15:45 - Trego, Rogelio 1:25:42 - Fraske, Martin 1:36:14 - Bolender, Hans 2:22:36 - Forkner, William 1:53:34 - Choksey, Rahil 1:27:00 - McGowan, Daniel 1:29:56 - Elwassimy, Mohamed 1:45:56 - Price, David 2:36:52 - Starz, Louis 1:45:57 - Pondell, Stephen 15-19 30-34 45-49 1:22:06 - Knippers, Tommy 1:06:19 - Smith, Ryan 1:22:23 - Falk, Sean 60-64 1:33:52 - Foster, Bryan 1:27:54 - Harris, Jonathan 1:32:14 - Scott, Patrick 1:39:26 - Martinez, Jose 1:46:51 - Guidry, Gavin 1:28:55 - Kline, Jerry 1:37:59 - Referente, Jonas 1:40:38 - Burris, Rick 1:40:48 - Muston, Dave 20-24 35-39 50-54 1:54:42 - Stanley, Douglas 1:21:36 - Harenberg, Rick 1:27:14 - Raines, David 65-69 1:54:45 - Hudson, Brady 1:27:41 - Aparicio, Jaime 1:28:52 - Williams, Eddie 1:44:05 - Mauger, Dale 1:58:47 - Alcocer IV, Jose 1:29:49 - Bigney, Nick 1:30:35 - Alvarado, Jorge 1:57:14 - Padilla, Don 1:29:56 - Angers, Joey 2:03:01 - Bucklew, David

Women 14-Under 25-29 40-44 55-59 70-74 1:47:01 - Garza, Rebecca 1:35:52 - Gallagher, Ashley 1:41:02 - Carmichael, Maria 1:29:09 - Malloy, Lynn 3:00:48 - Garrison, Lynda 1:48:59 - Nix, Annie 1:36:57 - Schottenfeld, Mariel 1:41:05 - Jeter, Emma 1:39:17 - Schaschl, Leslie 2:23:59 - Pattillo, Maddy 1:38:04 - Stanley, Kenya 1:41:25 - Barker, Debra 1:55:49 - Waite, Tandi 75-79 2:35:47 - Willmon, Pamela 15-19 30-34 45-49 60-64 3:34:59 - Bennett, Elsie 1:46:40 - Franzmann, Caroline 1:34:54 - Dunn, Holly 1:37:43 - Johnson, Mona 1:51:15 - Hendrikse, Theresa 1:55:53 - Nix, Abby 1:37:24 - Stanford, Becky 1:39:50 - Raven, Karen 1:58:22 - Fitzsimmons, Camille 1:58:37 - Nix, Sarah 1:38:53 - Rodas, Blanqui 1:42:23 - Long, Mickie 2:00:38 - Landsman, Stephanie

20-24 35-39 50-54 65-69 1:49:37 - Maksymiak, Jenna 1:35:36 - Frederick, Tricia 1:53:14 - Chambers, Lisa 2:02:12 - Ahrens, Elizabeth 1:50:34 - Andrade, Jackie 1:39:47 - Bedwell, Lacie 1:56:32 - Wicker, Maria 2:08:33 - Mahoney, Gloria 2:00:58 - Barber, Erica 1:40:36 - Cervantes, Minerva 1:57:15 - Bradfield, Betty 2:16:00 - Alvarez, Benita November 15, 2015 La Porte By The Bay Half Marathon.org 16 Race News

Build a Bridge…and Run Over It by Deepa Patel

Human nature is to persevere re- in the Toughest 10K Galveston. The se- lentlessly in pursuit of betterment. ries concludes in November with the Whether a battle is physical or emo- La Porte By the Bay Half Marathon over tional, personal or public, the drive be- the Fred Hartman Bridge. Step-by-step, hind the struggle is the sense of relief runners progress to the tops of these and accomplishment at the end. Being landmarks, then enjoy the sweet relief able to look back at the journey it took of success on the way back down. The to get to the top and see the personal post-race festivities are the premier progress makes the fight that much opportunity to celebrate first races, more worthwhile. personal records, unparalleled accom- The Texas Bridge Series exempli- plishments, and most importantly, the fies this symphony of enduring and human spirit of being a warrior. reveling in a physical battle. Each fall, Proceeds from the Texas Bridge Se- thousands of participants conquer ries benefit The Bridge Over Troubled personal goals by running up and over Waters, Inc. The Bridge exists to assist iconic Texas bridges in the Gulf Coast women, children, and men in crisis, area throughout the course of three particularly those who have been af- races, organized by Running Alliance fected by domestic violence, sexual Sports with collaboration from local assault, or homeless situations. The partners. In September, the Toughest Bridge is the 8th largest family cri- 10K Kemah leads racers through the sis center in Texas, annually serving Kemah area and back and forth over 20,000 individuals through residential/ the Kemah Bridge. In October, runners non-residential services, community compete on the Galveston Causeway outreach, and prevention/education programs. The Bridge serves as a sup- port system for individuals and fami- lies rebuilding their lives by providing access to critical services. The Bridge is a place to be heard, a way to discover options, and a start to attaining per- sonal goals. For those affected by cri- sis, the battle is both emotional and physical. Their bridges are not some- thing to be conquered in a morning. Each step taken by these individuals and the promise of basking in success is tangible, with the support provided by The Bridge.

Article from the October 2015 issue of Bay Area Health & Wellness Magazine. For more information about the magazine and additional resources they offer, visit http://www.txhwmagazines.com.

November 15, 2015 La Porte By The Bay Half Marathon.org 17 Race News NEFF, HARRIS TAME THE CAUSEWAY BRIDGE BECOMING NEWEST TOUGHEST 10K GALVESTON CHAMPIONS GALVESTON, TEXAS (October 17, 2015) Heatwave (July 4) and the Toughest – ran the Toughest 10K Kemah four 10K Kemah (September 19), while weeks earlier to remain eligible to Lawrence won all three Texas Bridge complete the Texas Bridge Series. Series races in 2013. Thirty-six (36) runners completed Seabrook’s Kassie Harris, 29, was their fifth consecutive Toughest 10K never challenged as she won the Galveston since 2011. women’s title in 40:14 – the third Before the race, City of Galveston best time ever by a female at the Councilwoman and Mayor Pro Tem Toughest 10K Galveston. Terrilyn Talton read a proclamation from the City which declared Satur- Making the turn just off the south Second and third were Katy’s day October 17, 2015 as Domestic end of the Galveston Causeway Lynn Malloy, 55, and Manvel’s Violence Awareness Day. Bridge, Houston’s Calum Neff knew Shannon Vaughn, 34, who posted he was going to have more than the Preceding NASA aerospace tech- headwind to challenge him as he nologist Grant Bue’s signing of the left the village of Tiki Island. National Anthem, Running Alliance Sport (RAS) celebrated the life of Just 30 seconds behind was an- team member Jean Campbell -- other of Houston’s strongest run- who passed away in her sleep the ners, Kingwood’s Ryan Smith as he Tuesday after the Toughest 10K Ke- gave chase back to the finish line on mah -- with a “Moment of Loudness”. the grounds of the Galveston Coun- ty Daily News. Campbell served as RAS’ packet pickup and race day registration co- And it proved to be barely enough ordinator. as Neff broke the tape in 32:27 with the race’s second-best time ever The final race of the Texas Bridge to hold off the current 2015 RRCA Series -- La Porte By The Bay Half Southern Region 10K champion by Marathon -- takes place on Sunday, just five seconds to win the fifth an- November 15. nual Toughest 10K Galveston. Runners traverse over and back The race is the second leg of the the Fred Hartman Bridge after com- widely popular Texas Bridge Se- pleting four passes of the Kemah- ries, which includes the Toughest Seabrook Bridge in September. 10K Kemah in mid-September that The proceeds from the Tough- features four passes of the Kemah- est 10K Galveston – and the entire Seabrook Bridge and the upcoming Texas Bridge Series -- go directly to La Porte By The Bay Half Marathon The Bridge Over Troubled Waters, respective times of 43:22 and 45:13 in November that sends runners Inc., a Pasadena, Texas organization – both of which were good enough over and back the Fred Hartman whose mission is to offer support, to be in the event’s top 20 women’s Bridge. provide safety, and prevent domes- times ever. Smith, 30, notched a time of 32:32 tic and sexual violence. Galveston’s Gabor Olah, 40, and -- third-best time in race history Since 2011, through its five races, Houston’s Anh Hunter, 41, took the while Houston’s Peter Lawrence, including the Seabrook Lucky Trail master’s titles in 35:51 and 46:31, re- 43, eclipsed his 2013 time here by Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay, spectively. Olah was third overall in 12 seconds to take third place in the Baytown Bud Heat Wave and 2012. 35:07. the three Texas Bridge Series events, Neff and Smith, respectively, had Over 1,200 runners – 1,215 to be Running Alliance Sport donated won the last two Running Alliance exact – of the race’s 1,666 official more than $413,000 to local chari- Sport races in the Baytown Bud timed finishers – a new race record ties.

November 15, 2015 La Porte By The Bay Half Marathon.org 18 Race News EIGHT NEW RRCA SOUTHERN REGION 10K TITLES WON IN SATURDAY’S 8TH ANNUAL TOUGHEST 10K KEMAH KEMAH, TEXAS (September 19, 2015)

“Tough race today,” said the Al competitor. Lawrence Running Club’s Smith, “I really enjoy the challenging who won in 33:46. “Guess this race courses,” said Smith, who picked up earned its name this year by slowing her fifth RRCA title in the last two me down by a minute over last year.” years. “It’s definitely a great kickoff Still the 30-year-old used a 46-sec- to the fall season.” ond margin of victory over runner- She won the RRCA Texas state up Michael Gillis of Pearland to championships at the 5K, 10K and record the third fastest time in the 25K distances last year and opened event’s history to go with his course 2015 by defending her state cham- mark of 32:47 from a year ago. pionship with a win at the Bayou Leading a record 1,883 runners Yet the very humid Southeast Tex- City Classic 10K in March in an iden- across the finish line at the world as conditions didn’t seem to thwart tical time of 36:27. famous Kemah Boardwalk, King- Lauren Smith. The Toughest 10K Kemah, though, wood’s Ryan Smith and Lake Jack- In fact, she thrived in them – and includes four passes of the Kemah- son’s Lauren Smith defended their off the course – as the 24-year-old Seabrook Bridge, which includes 2014 victories here -- Road Runners former Stephen F. Austin State run- two north-to-south grades of 4.3 Club of America (RRCA) Texas State ner lowered her 37:34 mark from percent and a pair of south-to-north 10K championships – and upgraded last year by more than a minute to climbs of five percent. them into this year’s RRCA Southern win in 36:27 – more than seven and Both Smiths – no relation – earned Region 10K crowns at Saturday’s 8th a half minutes ahead of her closest annual Toughest 10K Kemah. $125 each for their win in addition

RAS volunteers Lauren Grous and Veronica Hoge bookend Al Lawrence Running Club members Rose Rhoton and Melissa Hurta-Crites and astronaut Suni Williams, who celebrated her 50th birthday on race day.

RRCA Southern Region 10K Senio Grandmasters champions Sabra Harvey and Peter Mullen flank RRCA South Texas Representative Lee Greb.

Photos: Lance Phegley/RaceShots.net

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at the Bayou City Classic 10K while Boston Marathon during the first of Malloy edged RRCA winners – and her two trips to space, was the race’s Al Lawrence Running Club members special guest – addressing the field - Melissa Hurta-Crites and Rose of nearly 2,000 before the race -- and Rhoton by five and six seconds re- placed third overall on the first day spectively. in her new 50-54 age group. Two weeks earlier, Hurta-Crites The Toughest 10K Kemah was cre- won the RRCA Texas 15K Grandmas- ated in 2008 by Running Alliance ters championship at the Fort Worth Sport founder Robby Sabban as a Runners Club Labor Day 15K while charity event after Hurricane Ike Rhoton was this year’s RRCA Texas ravaged the Kemah Boardwalk and 10K Grandmasters titlist at the Bay- is first of the widely popular three- ou City Classic 10K. race Texas Bridge Series, which is in Two of the country’s fastest its fifth year. 60-and-over runners – Houstonians to the $50 Sports Authority gift card Peter Mullin and Sabra Harvey -- for winning the RRCA Southern Re- went home with their second con- gion 10K title. secutive RRCA Southern Region 10K Senior Grandmasters titles in Finishing third overall, Houston’s winning times of 42:09 and 44:09, Luis Armenteros, 42, won his sec- respectively. ond consecutive RRCA Southern Re- gion 10K Masters title in 35:38. Mullin, 64, was less than a week re- moved from winning his age group Brookshire’s Vicki Melnick, 49, at the New York Road Runners Fifth third overall like Armenteros, cap- Avenue Mile (5:26), while Harvey, 66, tured the women’s RRCA Southern is gearing up for a USA 65-69 age Region 10K Masters title in 44:41. group record-setting attempt at the She won the state championship Space City 10-Miler in three weeks. here last year in 45:12 before win- ning the 25K state title two months Harvey’s effort resulted in a later in Houston. 98.11% age-graded performance, which was world class. Kingwood’s Tom Barbee, 52, and Katy’s Lynn Malloy, 55, were the RRCA South Texas state represen- RRCA Southern Region 10K Grand- tative Lee Greb was in attendance masters champions in respective to present the winners their South- times of 38:37 and 45:45. ern Region championship medals. Barbee earlier this year won the Astronaut Sunita “Suni” Wil- RRCA Texas State 10K championship liams, who completed the 2007

November 15, 2015 La Porte By The Bay Half Marathon.org 20 Our Mission

About Us Calling the greater Houston area Tiki Island to produce five races home, Running Alliance Sport (RAS) annually from March to November is a not-for-profit event production that engages nearly 500 volunteers, company that has a passion sends over 5,550 runners and for producing quality running walkers across finish lines and has events which in turn support local donated over $400,000 to local communities and its charities. charities since its inception in 201For RAS successfully works with city more information, please visit governments in Seabrook, Kemah, RunningAllianceSport.org. La Porte, Baytown, Galveston and

Net proceeds from the Toughest 10k Galveston go to The Bridge over Troubled Waters better known as “The Bridge”.

“The mission of The Bridge is to offer support, provide safety, and prevent domestic and sexual violence.”

To learn more about The Bridge and how you can help, visit their website at thebridgeovertroubledwaters.org.

November 15, 2015 La Porte By The Bay Half Marathon.org 21 Thank You

Thank You City of La Porte Texas

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