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2008 Press Releases:
Hemingway Days/BW Promotions 5K
Sunset Run Results Over 300 runners took to the streets of Key West, including some Hemingway look a likes, (See 19-Lauren-MichaelGuildry). Overall men's Winner was Key West's Jason Parchett-Gillis followed by Delray Beach Runner Matthew Novack, and Boca Runner CJ Wren. Overall Woman's winner celebrated her birthday with the win, Gina Procaccio from Phonenixville PA, was followed by Key West's Kirstin Wier and Marathons Louri Grube. Masters male winners were Hendrik Jorgensen from Denmark, Miami runner Jasper Bell and Boca Runner, Tom Kasprik. Female Masters winners were all Floridians form the mainland, Plantation runner Marci Kursch, Lantana runner Jan O'donnell and Greater Fort Lauderdale Road Runners President Cynthia Raes-Banard. All of these masters women have been winners in past Hemingway 5K's. The Kids were out in force with 16 men 14 and under and many young ladies racing also. All enjoyed the evening run as well as the post race party. Race organizer Barbara Wright of BW Promotions would like to thank all the sponsors and volunteers that made this event possible as well as the Southernmost Runners Club and Traffic Control officers from the city of Key West that kept the streets safe for the Runners. Proceeds of this event and silent auction go the the Key West High School Running teams. Cox Sports Photo, www.coxsportsphotos.com will have complete race photos online soon and you can see.
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CrimeStoppers
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10th Annual Schooner Wharf Bar/BW
Promotions 8k Run The 10th Annual Schooner Wharf Bar/BW Promotions 8k Run was held Sat. night June 7, 2008, great conditions and 145 participants with lots of first time visitors to Key West. Barbara Wright Event Founder and Coordinator with Schooner Wharf Bar and the Key West Southernmost Runners put on this unique 5 mile run through the historic seaport and the Coast Guard and Navy Base. Sponsored by Schooner Wharf Bar, BW Promotions, & Special Events,Pepsi Cola, Samuel Adams , Key West Southernmost Runners, Key West Orthopedics, Westin Resort, Cypress House, Croissants de France and the Waterfront Market.
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15th Annual Turtle Kraals 5K
Run/Walk
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Half Shell Raw Bar 10th
Annual Half Marathon Run Our race founders are Barbara Wright of BW Promotions who is the event coordinator, and Nena Carr General Manager Of the Half Shell Raw Bar. In addition we have our southernmost runners team Don and Maryann Nelson and Volunteer Coordinator Dennis Gormley. The staff of the Half Shell Raw Bar-Manager Hannia Rivera, Tara Seymour and crew who also provided great post race refreshments-food and plenty of beer! Barbara Wright's team, Kevin Martin, Cathy Schriber, Bob Dummett, Jerry Bolduc, Pati Price, Jennifer St. John, assisted with registration and the post race festivities and water station set up. This year the timing was provided and the chip donated by Mike Dason of the Indiana based Wabash Valley Runners Club. Thanks also to Volunteer Coordinator Dennis Gormley, who also helps organizes volunteer locations and water stations, and of course all the volunteers- all 200+ from Sigsbee, Trumbo and so many more! We could not do this without them!!! In honor of our tenth anniversary we also gave a half shell raw bar certificate to every tenth place finishers in each age category. Barbara Wright of BW Promotions and event coordinator received much support from the Key West community for all sponsors and in kind donations. Diamonds International Raviv Grinberg and Kathy Eddins provided a full carat sapphire and diamond pendent to the female winner and a Swiss army knife and watch to the Overall Male, they also providing $75 gift certificates and 30 $25 Gift Certificates. Great entertainment was provided by the Gary Hempsey Trio. The event was sponsored by: Half Shell Raw Bar, Barbara Wright Special Events, Budweiser, Diamonds International, Coca Cola, Keys Federal Credit Union, Westin Resort & Marina, Margaritaville, Key West Southernmost Runners, Mike Dason- with the Chip Program, Greg Sullivan of Waste Management and Florida Keys Spring Water, Albertsons, Continental Connection Fishdaddy Graphics, Goldmans Bagels, Dunkin Donuts, and incredible prizes from Island Belle, Schooner Hindu, Wild about Dolphins, Restaurant Store, Sebago, Schooner Liberty, the Palms Guest House, Cypress House, so many more prizes from many great Key West establishments. Media Contact: Barbara Wright 305-296-7182
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