Oliver 10km 2024 Race report

The Penticton Pounders ran away with the podium this weekend at the Oliver 10km, taking both 1st place in the male and female divisions. Congratulations to workout leader Lauren Prufer for winning the female division in (38:15) and Ben Thistlewood winning the male division in (34:50).

Ben Thistlewood winning male division in 34:50

Lauren Prufer winning female division in 38:15

Weather conditions were near  ideal with cooler temperatures, slight winds, and sunshine as runners ran along the Okanagen River channel in Oliver.  Over 15+ Pounders members attended the race, and this was the first time the new singlets were worn in a race.

RESULTS
Results can be found here:  www.interiorrunningassociation.com/race/2024/oliver_10k/

View more photos at: https://www.pentictonpounders.com/2024-gallery.html

Photo Credit: Thank you to Neil Macdonald, Hillary Ward, and Emma Carter for providing photos.
Other notable results:

• Simon Bleich (37:10) - 1st in 40-44M
• Maximilian Goetz (40:01)
  
• Jordan McIver (40:10) - 2nd in 40-44M
• Emma Carter (40:51) - 2nd in 30-34F
• Mateusz Skaszczyk (41:26)
• Richard Millard (43:34) - 2nd in 50-54M
• Saskia Kowallik (43:55) - 1st in 25-29F
• Michael Kascak (46:25) - 2nd in 60-64M
• Gloria Woolner (51:54) - 3rd in 60-64F
• Nola Steininger (59:00)

What's next?
Next up is the Peach City Runner Blossom 8 MIler Race on May 12, 2024. We are hoping for a great turnout for our favourite local race. If you're looking for help training for your next event, come join one of our weekly runs!

Note: We are looking for more volunteers for the Blossom race. Without volunteers, this race cannot happen. Please sign up now to volunteer.