RacePacket held its annual awards lunch on Jan. 18. The Grand Prix Series which started in 1997 features 12 races throughout the year. It allows runners to prove that they are the best in town and offers $3,000 in cash prizes. This year, the lunch also honored the winners of the Bishops Events series.

Overall Men

Last year's winner, Craig Chasse returned to top place again in 2014. Craig won four races: the Spring 5K in 18:32, the Losing to Live 5K, Summer Strides 5K and the Snowflake 5K. His 150 points earns him a check for $500.

Craig Chasse               45   15  20  -   -   20  20  -   17  18  -   20  20 150

Seventeen points behlnd Craig was Ted Poulos who has competed in the series since its inception. Ted ran a 19:47 at the Losing to Live 5K. His 133 points earns him a check for $200.00.

Ted Poulos                 52  (10) 19  18  -   16  18  16  16  15  -   15  -  133

Kyle Grimsley in third place has inherited his Gran Prix racing talents from long time Grand Prix participant Gary Grimsley. Kyle ran a 19:57 at the Spring 5K. His 94 points earns him a check for $125.00.

Kyle Grimsley              25   -   17  16  -   -   17  12  -   -   -   13  19  94

Mike Cannon in fourth place and has placed in the overall Grand Prix for many years. Mike ran a 19:57 at the Spring 5K. His 91 points earns him a check for $100.00.

Mike Cannon                56   -   13  14  -   9   14  7   -   10  -   8   16  91

Bill Stahr despite an injury finished fifth place finished in 5th place last year as well. Bill ran a 22:15 at the Losing to Live 5K. His 76 points earns him a check for $75.00.

Bill Stahr                 53   -   12  9   -   6   12  -   -   12  -   12  13  76

Rick Lucian has placed in the series for many years. Bill ran a 21:14 at the Snowflake 5K. His 68 points earns him a check for $60.00.

Rick Lucian                34   -   15  8   -   11  16  -   -   -   -   -   18  68

Overall Women

Karen Young, who was our overall female winner last year, returns to victory. Karen ran a 24:38 at the Snowflake 5K. Her 111 points earns her a check for $500.00.

Karen Young             46   6   20  19  -   17  15  16  -   -   -   -   18 111

Mary Lowe Mayhugh finished second. Mary ran a 23:15 at the Snowflake 5K. Her 101 points earns her a check for $200.00.

Mary Lowe Mayhugh       58   -   -   -   -   14  17  17  -   18  -   16  19 101

Ruth Taylor tied for third with 79 points earning her a check for $112.50.

Ruth Taylor             46   -   -   -   -   -   18  -   5   19  -   17  20  79

Elizabeth Hollis tied for third place. Elizabeth ran a 21:33 at the Losing to Live 5K. Her 79 points earns her a check for $112.50.

Elizabeth Hollis        37   -   -   -   10  19  20  -   10  -   -   20  -   79

Myra Washington finished in fifth place. Myra ran a 26:21 at the Spring 5K. Her 55 points earns her a check for $75.00.

Myra Washington         57   -   19  16  -   -   9   -   -   11  -   -   -   55

Tami Graf in sixth place has placed in the series for many years. Tami ran a 36:03 at the Snowflake 5K. Her 40 points earns a check for $60.00.

Tami Graf               78   *   15  -   -   -   12  -   -   -   -   *   13  40

Men 50-59

Gary Grimsley won the 50-59 age group. Gary ran a 23:34 at the Losing to Live 5K. His 42 points earns a check for $50.00.

Men 50-59

Bob Hersh won the 60 and over age group. Bob won his age group at the Knights of Columbus race. His 54 points earns a check for $50.00.

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