22nd Annual Spillway Classic Trail Run Results

Sunday, July 19, 2009, 8:00 AM
Bonnet Carre Spillway, Norco, LA
Race Director: Chuck George, New Orleans Track Club
Presented by Phidippides Footwear

A record turnout of 1700 took advantage of low humidity and temperatures of around 75 degrees at start time. Patrick Gavin led a group of three runners in a tight pack throughout the race and pushed the pace with several hundred yards to go to take the men's crown with a 15:39. Andy Florek and Johnathan Koenck followed close behind at 15:48 and 15:52. Simone Dominque led the women's race throughout to claim the title with a 20:54. The course was relatively dry and received a 1.5 rating.

Thanks to the Norco Volunteer Fire Department for hosing off the finish line area to provide a proper landing zone. Thanks to all of our race sponsors especially our presenting sponsor Phidippides Sports in Metairie and to the Mississippi River Equipment Company, Michelob Ultra Beer, Kentwood Springs Water, Pepsi Cola, the Metairie Runners Hot Dog Krewe, and GNO Cyclery. This race would not be possible without the dedicated volunteer spirit of the members of the New Orleans Track Club...thank you all. Thanks to our photographer crew members too.

NOTE: The Spillway Classic Trail Run is the 2nd largest "Trail Run" in the nation. The Living History Farms Run in Des Moines, Iowa is the largest with a limited field of 7500. The race is held in November on the Saturday prior to Thanksgiving Day. Anyone for a roadtrip?

Chuck George, NOTC Race Director

Danny Bourque, video journalist with the Times-Picayune, produced a video on the race. Watch it on nola.com. And check out Alfonso Bresciani's (Pompo's) photo gallery at nolaPIC.com.