The 2019 Genworth Virginia 10 Miler Elite Runner Guide

“The Virginia 10 Miler is my favorite race of the

year. Since first running it in 2011, I come back

each year and can't wait to be back this year!

Besides getting challenged on the 'nice' hilly course, you will meet and be welcomed

Dear Elite Runner,

by great people, which

On behalf of The Genworth Virginia 10 Miler race committee and our title sponsors, I would like to extend an offer to you to come (or return) and race the historic streets and hills of Lynchburg on September 28, 2019. I can assure you that you will enjoy the event and that you will be treated as a top-level runner. As an elite runner, you will receive free entry, lodging with a host, a travel allowance (in many cases), and the

for me feels like they are my family. I definitely recommend this race to others. The Virginia 10 Miler: great race, beautiful place and very helpful, nice people!

opportunity to compete for prize money.

Celebrating its 46th Anniversary, The Genworth Virginia 10

Olympians, Gold Medalists

and world record holders are amongst the elite athletes who

have charged up Farm Basket hill to the finish. Many who run

the 10 Miler run outstanding times in fall marathons, so I invite

Miler has a rich tradition of world and US elite runners competing against one another.

you to come and create new race history.

If you are interested or have questions, please contact me.

Sincerely,

Bret Boman Elite Runner Coordinator bret@virginia10miler.com 434-841-0554

COURSE RECORD BONUS MALE AND FEMALE (In addition to the $1,000 time bonus)

AMERICAN BONUS (Top US* Male and Female)

Set a New Course Record* - $10,000

4th $150 • 5th $100

OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE

*Must be a U.S. Citizen and run

1st $1,500 • 2nd $800 • 3rd $700

(Male sub 57:00, Female sub 64:00)

1st $500 • 2nd $300 • 3rd $200

4th $600 • 5th $500 • 6th $400 7th $300 • 8th $200 • 9th $150

MALE TIME BONUSES

10th $100

Under 47:20 minutes • $1,000 Under 48 minutes • $600

“Overall� cash award eligibility

Under 49 minutes • $400

(Male sub 57:00, Female sub 64:00)

Under 50 minutes • $200 Under 51 minutes • $150

ADDITIONAL PRIZES

Under 52 minutes • $100

Masters Male (40+) under 60:00 1st $250 • 2nd $150 • 3rd $100

FEMALE TIME BONUSES

First Master Female (40+) under 67:00 1st $250 • 2nd $150 • 3rd $100

Under 54:20 minutes • $1,000

Masters Champion Male & Female (Age 40-49) • Pair of Brooks Shoes

Under 56 minutes • $400

Grand Masters Champion Male & Female (Age 50+) • Pair of Brooks Shoes

Under 58 minutes • $150

Seniors Champion Male & Female (Age 60+) • Pair of Brooks Shoes

Above time bonuses are not cumulative

Under 55 minutes • $600 Under 57 minutes • $200 Under 60 minutes • $100

*46:50 (Male Record), 53:47 (Female Record). Course record bonus payable to the runner that sets a new course record.

* The Genworth Virginia 10 Miler held its first race in 1974. The event’s growth over the years has been an exciting journey, as we have watched participants challenge themselves, families grow closer, the running community become stronger, and so many runners reach milestones they once only dreamed of. The Genworth Virginia 10 Miler has had the privilege of hosting many elite runners over the years, including Bill Rogers, Frank Shorter, Rod Dixon, and Joan Benoit Samuelson.

Jon Vitale • 49:13 Gail Hafley • 67:45

Bill Rodgers • 48:17 Deborah Snaggs • 64:48

Bill Rodgers • 47:48 Deborah Snaggs • 57:57

Bill Rodgers • 48:13 Kim Merritt • 58:11

Bill Rodgers • 48:33 Julie Shea • 57:01

Herb Lindsay • 47:02 Grete Waitz • 53:05

Rod Dixon • 46:51 Jacqueline Gareau • 55:41

Rod Dixon • 46:50 Anne Audain • 53:54

Jon Sinclair • 47:34 Maureen Custy • 56:19

Rod Dixon • 47:12 Jacqueline Gareau • 54:41

Gabriel Kamau • 46:59 Anne Audain • 53:47

Rob DeCastella • 46:52 Anne Audain • 54:05

Rob DeCastella • 47:49 Anne Audain • 55:02

Jon Sinclair • 47:19 Anne Audain • 54:56

Jon Sinclair • 48:09 Anne Hannam • 54:40

John Halversen • 47:53 Diane Brewer • 55:52

John Halversen • 47:40 Kellie Kathey • 54:39

Jon Sinclair • 48:19 Anne Audain • 55:28

John Halversen • 48:22 Julie Burtener • 66:39

Jon Sinclair • 50:14 Libby Johnson • 60:17

Matt Richards • 54:25 Leslie Minnix-Wolfe • 62:09

Martin Mondragon • 50:49 Mark Coogan • 50:55 Elizabeth Andrews • 63:28 Gwen Coogan • 60:41

Peter Githuka • 48:54 Vanlentina Egorova • 58:16

Daniel Kihara • 49:47 Joan Nesbit • 58:06

Peter Githuka • 47:11 Margaret Kagiri • 57:41

Peter Githuka • 47:32 Catherine Ndereba • 55:02

Patrick Nthiwa • 49:36 Tara Pointin • 60:09

Ronald Mogaka • 48:40 Tara Pointin • 58:58

Michael Mislay • 48:43 Naomi Wangui • 57:46

Henry Githuka • 51:21 Tara Pointin Wojciechowski • 59:04

Pete O’Brien • 57:51 Tara Pointin Wojciechowski • 59:30

Aaron Saft • 56:54 Katie Stuckey • 69:08

David Cheromei • 52:26 Tara Wojciechowski • 59:35

David Cheromei • 50:17 Joan Benoit Samuelson • 62:26

Julius Kogo • 48:40 Hellen Jemutai • 56:51

Benson Cheruiyot • 49:23 Renee High • 61:16

Elkanah Kibet • 49:47 Bekelech Bedada • 56:38

Julius Kogo • 47:48 Hellen Jemutai • 55:51

Julius Kogo • 47:34 Jane Murage • 55:38

Julius Kogo • 48:20 Lillian Maritta • 54:45

Kimutai Cheruiyot • 48:58 Susan Jerotich • 56:12

Paul Sugut • 47:14 Joan Aiyabei • 56:47

Benard Ngeno • 47:25 Biruktayit Degefa • 54:31

Julius Kogo • 48:17 Vicoty Chepngeno • 54:53

*Listed (in order): year, number of finishers, male overall winner, female overall winner

20,000

18 MEN

14 WOMEN

Julius Kogo Chapel Hill, NC

Vicoty Chepngeno Grand Prairie, TX

Eliud Kirui Terre Haute, IN

Sarah Glenn Roanoke, VA

Canada Ethiopia Eritrea Uganda Kenya United States

16,000

12,000

8,000

4,000

0

Morocco Russia Ukraine Poland Czech Republic South Africa

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

*Total prize money awarded includes place and time bonuses

COURSE RECORDS

Rod Dixon • 46:50 (1981) Anne Audain • 53:47 (1984)

Raleigh Distance Project Zapp Fitness Atlanta Track Club

SOCIAL MEDIA

IN 2007, the Lynchburg Road Runners assumed stewardship of the Lynchburg community’s premier running event: The Genworth Virginia 10 Miler. This historic road running event has been organized since 1974.

The Lynchburg Road Runners Club has been promoting fitness through the sport of running for over 30 years in the Lynchburg, Virginia community. Races, fun runs, a newsletter, and other local running events help achieve is open to people of all ages and abilities.

this

goal.

Membership

The club is a proud member of the Road Runners Club of America, a 501 c(3) organization.

The Virginia 10 Miler is

“The people in

one of my favorite races!

Lynchburg are SO nice,

I have had the

and they truly rally

opportunity to run it

around the race and

twice now and am

their running

blown away by the

community. Getting

hospitality of Lynchburg.

friendly waves from

My host, is so welcoming

residents during our

and accommodating,

Friday afternoon

and on top of it all, the

shakeout along the

course is so challenging.

James River is the best

I still feel like there’s so

way to be welcomed.�

much to learn each time I run this race. Thanks

for having me!

"The Genworth Virginia 10 Miler allows me to be a part of history and to

“The challenge of the

be a part of an exciting

Lynchburg Virginia 10

great event!"

Miler is not getting up and down the hills or

 �

completing the 10 miles, “Everything went really

back from using energy

well, and we felt very

interacting with the

warmly welcomed and

crowd and volunteers

extremely well

along the way! It’s got to

supported. The race

be the most cheer per

itself operated without a

square mile you can get

hitch, and the post-race

in a road race‌ not to

activities were fun and

mention, you become an

very well-coordinated.“

just because you raced in it!�

ELITE STANDARDS • Open Men: Sub 55 for 10 miles (sub 33:11 for 10k)

it is holding yourself

instant hero in the town,

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• Master Men: Sub 59 (sub 35:36 for 10k) • Grand Master: Sub 62 (sub 37:24 for 10k) • Open Women: Sub 60 for 10 miles (sub 36:12 for 10k) • Master Women: Sub 64 (sub 38:37 for 10k) • Grand Master Women: Sub 67 (sub 40:25 for 10k)

ELITE ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS • Not be currently serving a suspension for use of a banned substance • Not have ever served a ban for use of performance enhancing drugs • Not be represented by coaches and/or agents who have had 2 or more athletes receive such suspensions in the previous 4 years • Not be represented by coaches and/or agents who ever served a ban for use of performance enhancing drugs during their own athletic career • Agree to participate in the event’s race day drug testing program • Provide proper documentation proving they are eligible for prize money (form W-9, W-8ECI or W-8BEN) • If you are interested or have questions, please contact bret@virginia10miler.com