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Victory Junction Beneficiary of Fast Feet and Big Hearts in Run to Victory presented by Sprint


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RANDLEMAN, N.C. - Dec. 7, 2008 - In the third annual Run to Victory presented by Sprint, approximately 860 half-marathon and five-mile runners hit the pavement to raise money for Victory Junction.

Victory Junction is a year-round camping environment for children, ages 6 to 16, with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses. Its mission is to provide life-changing camping experiences that are exciting, fun and empowering, in a safe and medically-sound environment.

Teaming up with Runner's World columnist and John Bingham Racing founder John "The Penguin" Bingham to organize the event, Run to Victory presented by Sprint offered two options for participants; a half marathon and a five-mile run/walk. Results are as follows:

Men's Top-Three, Half-Marathon Winners

1.       Nick Liversedge, Burlington, N.C., 1:19:40

2.      Jonathan Davis, Asheboro, N.C., 1:26:02

3.      Aaron Carr, Hillsborough, N.C., 1:26:47

Women's Top-Three, Half-Marathon Winners

1.       Mary Beth Errington, Pleasant Garden, N.C., 1:35:52

2.      Amy Cernava, Asheboro, N.C., 1:37:53

3.      Annette Green, Martinsville, Va., 1:38:34

Men's Top-Three, Five-Mile Winners

1.      Adam Goho, High Point, N.C., 32:24

2.      Paul Stoneley, 34:35

3.      Robert Whiting, Greensboro, N.C., 34:17

Women's Top-Three, Five-Mile Winners

1.       Megan Schwanke, Greensboro, N.C., 37:24

2.      Kimberly Shankle, Swannanoa, N.C., 38:19

3.      Kate Walko, Greensboro, N.C., 38:39
For more information on Victory Junction, visit Victory Junction.