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Jason Braswell, of Kailua-Kona, won the 2011 Volcano Art Center Rain Forest Half-Marathon on Saturday.

His time of 1:23:10 just pipped Pete Boksanski, of Kapolei, who came in at 1:23:36.

Volcano’s Lyman Perry rounded out the top three at 1:24:53.

On the women’s side, it was a Big Island sweep. Rani Tanimoto, of Keakalekua, won in 1:27:51.

Trailing her were Kimberley Pierce, of Hilo, at 1:38:48 and Elda Carreon, of Kailua-Kona, at 1:44:43.

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MEDIA RELEASE Saturday, Aug. 20 marks the 2nd Annual Rain Forest Runs, a half marathon, 10K run and 5K run/walk. This event takes place at 4,000 feet eleveation and traverses the majestic native rain forest in quaint Volcano Village and the ranches near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. All distances will be open to runners and [...]

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MEDIA RELEASE Thanks to a gift the University of Hawaii at Hilo’s cross-country program’s fall season is bound to wow. Carole Kai Charities, Inc., organizer of Kaiser Permanente Great Aloha Run (GAR), donated $25,000 to support the student runners and has helped UH Hilo Athletics reinstate the women’s team. The turnaround comes shortly after Head [...]

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Louie Perry III is greeted by Mayor Billy Kenoi (left) and County Councilman Fred Blas (right) and well-wishers at Hilo airport on July 6, 2011.

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Indiana family owns ‘Run the Rock’ with four runners finishing in the top 10; Sesto claims first isle marathon crown

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An estimated 1,800 runners of all ages and abilities will be competing for prize money, participating for health and enjoyment, and raising money for charity.

Start and Finish at the Keauhou Beach Resort just south of Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii.

The Kona Marathon is a Boston qualifier.

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Karin Stanton | Hawaii 24/7 Editor Louie Perry III photo courtesy of Wayne Joseph When the Special Olympics World Summer Games kick off next week in Greece, the Big Island will be well represented.   Louie Perry III, an outstanding runner from Pahoa, is one of three Hawaii athletes on Team USA.The other two athletes [...]

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Results of the Ka‘u Family Fun Fest 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Runs Saturday (June 11) in Naalehu.

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Special Olympics West Hawaii traveled to Oahu May 27-29 to compete in the 2011 State Summer Games.

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Over 900 walkers and 120 runner participated in the event covering three miles ending up at The Shops at Mauna Lani where food booths, music and awards were presented.

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University of Hawaii at Hilo Director of Athletic Dexter Irvin announced Saturday (April 16) the 2-year suspension of three programs as part of an effort to reduce its budget while maintaining the viability of the department.

On the table are men’s and women’s cross country and cheerleading.

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On Saturday (April 9), runners and walkers will be on the road in Keaau approximately 8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. On Sunday (April 10), participants will be on the road between approximately 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. in Kona for the 2011 Troy Barboza Law Enforcement Torch Run/Walk for Special Olympics.

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