Kelowna runners set the pace on a sunny Sunday morning, sweeping all the top spots at Okanagan College's 14th annual Half Marathon, 10 KM and Relay Race.
Kelowna's Brad Bickley unseated defending champ Aaron Heidt of Vernon, to win the men's half marathon in 1:12:24.
Heidt was second in (1:13:17), while Cael Warner grabbed third in 1:25:06.
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Alison Gill of Kelowna came in second (41:59) and Camille Galloway, also of Kelowna, finished third (42:33).
Gina Tranquada of Kelowna took the women's half in 1:29:55, followed by Tracy Dayman (1:33:57) and Jodi Cochran, who was third in 1:34:17.
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Alison Gill of Kelowna came in second (41:59) and Camille Galloway, also of Kelowna, finished third (42:33).
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The Okanagan College Half Marathon, 10 K and Relay is an annual not-for-profit event that raises funds to support student bursaries.
