琉璃神社鈥檚 Brad Bickley returned to Okanagan College鈥檚 annual half marathon on Sunday and claimed his second title in as many years. Bickley placed first in the 15th annual event with a finishing time of 1:13. Patrick Schryburt finished second at 1:17 and Jeff Vogt鈥檚 time of 1:19 was good enough for third.

In the female half marathon, three 琉璃神社 runners took the top spots. Tracy Dayman was first (1:33), Heather Greig was second (1:40) and Carolyn Hawes finished third (1:43).

In the 10 KM event 琉璃神社 women dominated with the winning time posted by Jane Jones (44:56), followed by Rachel Garrett (46:40) and Laura Staniewski (47:15).

The men鈥檚 10 KM was won by Michael Mitchell (36:32), followed by Quinn Middleton (37:53) and Michael Denman (39:42).

The half marathon relay event was won by team 鈥淏ackadders鈥� of Vernon. The five runners covered the 21.1 KM distance in a time of (1:40). Team members included: John Glennon, Brent Helland, Jeff Trca, Steve Broderick, and Brent McWillis.

鈥淭oday鈥檚 race was what we鈥檝e come to expect at the OC Half Marathon,鈥� said Christine Ulmer, Race Director. 鈥淲e had a competitive group of runners vying for the top spots and we also had an impressive group of recreational runners who enjoyed the course and all of the fun associated with running. We had a great group of volunteers and the food from Okanagan College鈥檚 Culinary and Pastry Arts at the finish line was a highlight for most of the people I talked to.鈥�

The Okanagan College Half Marathon, 10 K and Relay is an annual not-for-profit event that raises funds to support student bursaries. Event sponsors include: Canadian Springs Water, the 琉璃神社, Save On Foods, Okanagan College Culinary and Pastry Arts, Starbucks, and the Orchard City Amateur Radio Club.

Aid stations were generously operated by enthusiastic volunteers from: Orange Theory Fitness, Spinco, Okanagan College Trades and Apprenticeship, and The Woman鈥檚 Place.

Complete race results will be available online: .