Nov 19, 2019 | MARATHON, News, Photos
The Kiwanis half marathon, part of the LaceUp series of races, started and finished at Pelican Cove in the city of Rancho Palos Verdes. The race was officially started by Ken Dyda, Rancho Palos Verdes City Councilman and President of the Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates at 7 AM on November 16th 2019.
Eighteen hundred runners were registered to run one of Southern California’s most scenic half marathons which included both a 10K and 5K run. Pelican Cove, the start and finish, overlooks the scenic Terranea Resort. The course follows the coastal roads through residential neighborhoods, along scenic coastal cliffs with views of Catalina Island in the distance.
The race which started as a full marathon in the 1960s, has earned a reputation throughout the running community as one of the nation’s most challenging and iconic races and was the country’s second-oldest continuously run marathon until it evolved into a half marathon.
This year, like the past two years, the race was sold out with many of the runners coming back year after year.
The winner of the half marathon was Tucker Stockman from Salt Lake City Utah with a time of 1:22:49.85
The winner of the 10K was Michael Herrera of Montebello CA with a time of 35:29.58
The winner of the 5K was Steven Casado of Stanton CA with a time of 18:02.60
Dec 2, 2018 | MARATHON, News
The 51st Palos Verdes Half Marathon was held on November 17, 2018 at Pelican Cove in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. The race was sold out at 1,800 registered runners, 1,524 runners crossed the finish line.
Palos Verdes is Southern California’s most scenic half marathon. It has earned a reputation throughout the running community as one of the nation’s most challenging and iconic races and the country’s second-oldest continuously run marathon until it evolved into a Half Marathon.
Runners start and finish at Pelican Cove just above the scenic Terranea Resort. The course follows the roads through residential neighborhoods with million dollar homes and flows along scenic coastal cliffs with views of Catalina Island in the distance.
Proceeds from the race supports the club’s many programs including the Scholarship Program, Project Shoe (school shoes and school supplies) for underprivileged children and the Prosthetic Hand Project (prosthetics for children who have lost their fingers due to birth or disaster).
5K Race Results
| Place |
Name |
Hometown |
Age |
Time |
| 1 |
Benjamin Kelly |
Costa Mesa CA |
27 |
17:28.39 |
| 2 |
Brian Lindensmith |
Los Angeles CA |
37 |
18:31.10 |
| 3 |
Gisele Schaaf |
Lakewood CA |
31 |
19:19.25 |
10K Race Results
| Place |
Name |
Hometown |
Age |
Time |
| 1 |
Saquib Rawda |
Rancho Palos Verdes CA |
15 |
38:20.29 |
| 2 |
Rosstin Safavian |
Rancho Palos Verdes CA |
15 |
38:46.62 |
| 3 |
Adam Lawrence |
Concord CA |
36 |
39:17.39 |
Half Marathon Results
| Place |
Name |
Hometown |
Age |
Time |
| 1 |
Alexander Gorney |
Redondo Beach CA |
30 |
1:18:14.82 |
| 2 |
Victor Hurtado |
Santa Maria CA |
37 |
1:23:02.24 |
| 3 |
Frank Ramos |
Los Angeles CA |
46 |
1:23:02.96 |
Nov 20, 2017 | MARATHON, News, Photos
On Saturday November 18th the Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates held the 52st annual PV Half Marathon. 1560 runners in three groups, half marathon, 10k and 5K, participated in the run.
The start/finish line was at Pelican Cove in Ranch Palos Verdes. Council persons Ken Dyda and Susan Brooks kicked off the race at 7 am as part of the Lexus LaceUp running series. The race proceeded along the scenic coastal roads of Palos Drive South and along Palos Verdes Drive West into the City of Palos Verdes Estates, retuning to finish at Pelican Cove.
Included in the volunteer list were the Kiwanis members, Key Clubs from the local high schools, Beacon House, Amateur Radio Operators, REACH and Union Bank.
The winning runners were:
5 K Race
1: Matthew Cartmill, Palos Verdes 19:28.96
2: Brittany Householder, Long Beach
3: Roberto Ferrito, Pasadena
10 K Race
1: Evan Stark, Pacific Palisades 40:36.89
2: Michele Jacobsen, Rancho Palos Verdes
3: Rosstin Safavian, Rancho Palos Verdes
Half Marathon
1: Sean Cahill, San Diego 1:22:21.40
2: Greg Eng, Rancho Palos Verdes
3: Sam Hackett, Long Beach
Nov 28, 2016 | MARATHON, News, Photos
On Saturday November 19th the Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates held the 51st annual PV Half Marathon. 1375 runners in three groups, half marathon, 10k and 5K, participated in the run.
The start/finish line was at Pelican Cove in Ranch Palos Verdes. Mayor Ken Dyda kicked off the race at 7 am as part of the Lexus LaceUp running series. The race proceeded along the scenic coastal roads of Palos Drive South and along Palos Verdes Drive West into the City of Palos Verdes Estates, returning to finish at Pelican Cove.
Approximately 138 Kiwanis volunteers supported the run. Included in the volunteer list were the Key Clubs and KIWINS from the local high schools, Beacon House, Palos Verdes Amateur Radio Club, REACH and Union Bank.
Nov 23, 2015 | MARATHON, Photos
The PV Half Marathon was held on Saturday November 14, 2015 under sunny skies and cool temperatures. Just under 1,200 runners participated in the event. The start/finish line was at Pelican Cove in Rancho Palos Verdes went along the scenic coastal roads of PV Drive South and PV Drive West.
The first male runner of the Half Marathon was Preston Lewis from Torrance in 1 hr. 24 min and 33 sec. The first female runner was Mary Jones of Ventura in 1 hr. 29 min and 16 sec.
Over 100 Kiwanis’ volunteers supported the run. The volunteers included the Palos Verdes Amateur Radio Club, Beacon House, Union Bank, The REACH Program, and the Key Club and KIWINS from the two peninsula high schools.
Apr 6, 2015 | MARATHON, News, Photos
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Runners, sponsors, volunteers, and spectators came out for the 2014 Palos Verdes Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K races in November, 2014. Now a part of the Lexus LaceUp Running Series, the event included T-shirts, medals, and a post-run brunch and Sierra Nevada beer. Click photo to view slideshow of 2014 run photos.
