DES MOINES, Iowa – More than 4,000 runners of all ages, including world-class road runners, competed in Sunday morning's Hy-Vee Road Races at the Drake Relays.
Runners took to the streets of Des Moines to compete for $120,000 in combined prize money in the half marathon, 10k and 5k races.
Kimutai Cheruiyot of Kenya won the 13.1-mile men's half marathon in 1:04:29, followed by Solomon Deksisa of Ethiopia in 1:04.30.
The women's half marathon title was claimed by Cynthia Jerotich Lim of Kenya in 1:11.52. She outpaced the field by a full minute as Ethiopia's Makida Abdela was second in 1:12.52.
Much like the marathon course, the 10k races featured a climb up 'Bulldog Hill' on Des Moines' 28th Street. Dawit Wolde was the fastest man to navigate the course, finishing in 28:55. Teshome Mekonen was second in 28:56.
Ann Wanjiru was the top female finisher on the course with a time of 32:22. Ruti Aga was second in 32:24.
Sammy Rotich, who lives in Des Moines, won the men's 5k race in 14:52. Former Drake Bulldog standout Ben Jaskowiak was third in in 15:38.
The women's 5k race saw Genet Beyene win by eight seconds with a finish of 15:51. Another Drake Bulldog, former standout Casey McDermott, was third in 17:35.
The Hy-Vee Road Races marks the official conclusion of the 2015 Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee. The 2016 edition of America's Athletic Classic is scheduled for April 27-May 1, 2016.
Men's Marathon Leaders
1. Kimutai Cheruiyot, 1:04:28
2. Solomon Deksisa, 1:04:30
3. Linus Chumba, 1:04:48
4. Simon Ndriangu, 1:04:48
5. Nelson Oyugi, 1:05:03
6. Juluis Keter, 1:05:04
7. Haile Tegegn, 1:05:05
8. Hillary Too, 1:05:33
9. Mohammed Burka Bati, 1:05:40
10. Meshack Kirwa, 1:06:42
Women's Marathon Leaders
1. Cynthia Jerotich Limo, 1:11:52
2. Makida Abdela, 1:12:52
3. Simegn Abnet, 1:12:58
4. Susan Jerotich, 1:13:02
5. Meryem Erdogan, 1:13:12
6. Hellen Jemutai , 1:13:19
7. Almaz Fekade, 1:13:34
8. Joscah Obare, 1:13:56
9. Tatiana Aryasova , 1:14:29
10. Serkalem Abraha, 1:15:05
Men's 10k Leaders
1. Dawit Wolde, 28:54
2. Teshome Mekonen, 28:55
3. Tolossa Gedefa, 28:58
4. Julius Kogo, 29:03
5. John Muritu, 29:26
6. Kenneth Rotich, 29:46
7. Cleophas Ngetich, 30:00
8. Jaouad El Jazouli, 30:06
9. Chris Nealy, 35:1610. Mitchell Davis, 35:47
Women's 10k Leaders
1. Ann Wanjiru, 32:22
2. Ruti Aga, 32:23
3. Risper Gesabwa, 32:34
4. Etalemhu Habtewold, 32:44
5. Tigist Abayechew, 33:25
6. Valentine Kibet, 34:21
7. Loice Kangogo, 34:50
8. Tshey Getiso, 36:19
9. Amanda Edwards, 38:09
10. Laura Sigmund, 39:03
Men's 5k Leaders
1. Sammy Rotich, 14:51
2. Nick Holmes, 14:58
3. Ben Jaskowiak, 15:37
4. Adam Sohl, 17:08
5. Paxton Bennett, 17:52
6. Stephen Mwaura, 18:00
7. Alban Crook, 18:01
8. Ben Nelson, 18:02
9. Brett Daugherty, 18:21
10. Jake Christensen, 18:26
Women's 5k Leaders
1. Genet Beyene, 15:51
2. Monicah Wanjuhi, 15:58
3. Casey McDermott, 17:34
4. Ellen Ries, 17:37
5. Angie Voight, 18:35
6. Erin Block, 18:36
7. Alisa Harvey, 19:25
8. Sarah Janiak, 19:46
9. Paige Horner, 19:47
10. Haley Chelsvig, 19:48
