USA Track & Field – News – 200 runners descend upon Caumsett State Park for 50 km Championships

Elite competitors Mike Wardian (Arlington, Va.), who holds the race record at 2:55:05, and Joseph Gray (Newcastle, Wash.) are expected to lead the men’s run. Wardian returns as a four-time champion, who won in consecutive years from 2008-11. Gray hopes to claim his third straight title after narrowly missing the mark in 2013 by a mere 15 seconds, finishing in 2:55:20. His 2012 victory time was 2:56:43.

Emily Harrison (Flagstaff, Ariz.) sets the women’s standard as she is likely to challenge Dana Parrot’s 1999 race record of 3:29:28. Tracy Meder (Stow, Ohio), also a favorite to finish top-two, took second place in 2012 with her time of 3:47:10.

The course, which features scenic views of Long Island Sound, mansions and horse stables, saw 180 finishers in 2013.

 

The total potential payout of $50,000 includes both prize money and bonuses for breaking records.

Race results will be available on USATF.org.