SCHNEIDER WINS 2013 DOOR COUNTY HALF MARATHON

Molly Schneider sets new women’s course record

On a sunny, windless day perfect for running, Rodee Schneider would not be denied.

The Appleton runner and veteran of four Door County Half Marathons finally got his piece of the finisher’s tape, winning the 6th annual race going away in 1:13:31 on May 4.

Schneider finished fourth in 2008, 2011, and 2012. Since 2008 he has improved his time by 11:40.

The man who finished second, 32 seconds behind Schneider, has also been a bridesmaid at the race. Francis Flanagan finished second in 2010 and sixth in 2011.

On the women’s side, Molly Schneider set a new women’s’ course record, blistering the roads of Peninsula State Park in 1:25:30 to beat Krista Cornelius’s time of 1:26:09 from 2009.

In the Nicolet Bay 5k, Brian Busse of Germantown moved to the top spot after finishing second in 2012, taking the tape in 17:38, the fourth best time recorded in the event. Michelle Finnel, this sister of last year’s half marathon winner Brian Finnel, paced the women in 20:30, the second best time for a woman in the history of the event.

A record 1,576 runners finished the 6th annual running of the race, with an additional 493 finishing the Nicolet Bay 5k.

Next year’s Door County Half Marathon will be held Saturday, May 3, 2014

Complete Results>>

Door County Half Marathon

Top Finishers

1. Rodee Schneider, 1:13:31

2. Francis Flanagan, 1:14:03

3. Eric Pilling, 1:15:35

4. Michael Miller, 1:19:30

5. Rob Hampton, 1:20:36

Women

1. Molly Schneider, 1:25:30

2. Ann Sheehy, 1:27:57

3. Allison Amdt, 1:28:43

4. Heather Tuttle – Copeland, 1:30:00

5. Carissa Laack, 1:31:13

Nicolet Bay 5k

Men

1. Brian Busse, 17:38

2. Daniel Gonzales-Stewart, 18:58

3. Kalechi Anyanwu, 19:26

4. Brian Ambuel, 19:28

5. Gordon Johnson, 19:55

Women

1. Michelle Finnel, 20:30

2. Lorraine Tenpenny, 21:22

3. Laura Flanagan, 22:21

4. Diane Kisow, 22:59

5. Christine Pirrung, 23:12

“Like running in a cathedral in the woods.”

Tom Held -Silent Sports magazine

“Once again you put on an awesome race. I have ran all 8 years, I saved all my shirts and this is a must run race. Thanks for all the effort.”

Carol Mulinex

“The Door County Half Marathon is my favorite race of the year, every year. I love it.”

Jes Borland

“All aspects of this event are first class…. The best scenery, most challenging course to be found. Great job Door County Half crew A+. See you in 2016.”

Scott Luchterhand

“I have run several races – and quite honestly this is the one of the best supported run ever. You do an EXCELLENT JOB on all levels. The support is amazing. The volunteers exceptional. I have ZERO complaints or suggestions.”

Sara Frizelle

“I have done a few half marathons around the midwest and this is by far the best. The organization and communication is fantastic and so are the facilities and race perks. The route is also ideal: starting flat, allowing for the body to acclimate ; followed by a steep incline and then down hill once the body gets a little fatigued. I love it!”

Margaret Pennoyer

“I’ve raced all over the world and The Door County Half Marathon is one of my favorites. It’s very well organized, it’s in the heart of beautiful and peaceful Door County, and the course rolls through some of the most picturesque half marathon miles in the world.”

Jenny Hadfield – Runner’s World

A must-do race! This popular destination race takes full advantage of the natural beauty of Door County, Wis.

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