2015 Sarasota Half Marathon and Relay Results

A record-breaking number of nearly 5,000 runners, walkers and relay team members from 48 states and 11 countries took part in today’s 10th Annual First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon and Relay, produced and presented by Life Time – The Healthy Way of Life Company.

Overall winners

Jon Mott, age 28 from Babson Park, Fla., won the men’s title in 1:11:55 and Jacki Wachtel, age 35 from New Port Richey, Fla., took the women’s title in 1:25:41.

Division winners

James Harris, age 51 from Indianapolis, Ind., won the Men’s Masters Division in 1:23:51, finishing 14th overall (Note: Masters winner is the fastest runner over age 40). Michael Quigley, age 50, from Lake Placid, Fla, won the Grand Masters Division in 1:24:44.

Women’s Masters Division winners included Georgia Underwood, age 40, Lighthouse Point, Fla., who won the Masters title in 1:35:23; and Terri Swanson, age 55, Weston, Fla. who took the Grand Masters in 1:40:01.

Relay team winners

Team Matt and Mike of Sarasota, Fla. took the men’s relay title in 1:29:03; Team Kayla/Team 22Q13 of Venice, Fla. took the co-ed relay title in 1:29:41; and Team S2 Timing of Bradenton, Fla. won the female relay title in 1:32:46.

Race Director Javier Sanchez stated, “We greatly appreciate all the community and sponsor support that helped us achieve these record numbers and sell out before race day. Sarasota is truly a special place that attracts runners and walkers from all over the world. It is the ideal mix of location and event support that enables us to continue to grow the First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon and Relay into one of the must-do races in the country.”

For a complete list of race results, visit http://www.sarasotahalfmarathon.com/results/

2016 registration opens March 17 – special pricing March 17-21

Registration for the 11th Annual First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon and Relay, scheduled for March 13, 2016, opens Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 12 a.m. EST. A limited number of early registrations for the half marathon only will be offered at 55% off full price. With an anticipated sell out again in 2016 and to get the best pricing, interested participants are encouraged to register early at www.sarasotahalfmarathon.com.

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As The Healthy Way of Life Company, Life Time Fitness (NYSE:LTM) helps organizations, communities and individuals achieve their total health objectives, athletic aspirations and fitness goals by engaging in their areas of interest — or discovering new passions — both inside and outside of Life Time’s distinctive and large sports, professional fitness, family recreation and spa destinations, most of which operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Company’s Healthy Way of Life approach enables members to achieve this by providing the best programs, people and places of uncompromising quality and value. As of March 15, 2015, the Company operates 114 centers under the LIFE TIME FITNESS® and LIFE TIME ATHLETIC® brands in the United States and Canada. Additional information about Life Time centers, programs and services is available at www.lifetimefitness.com.

ABOUT FIRST WATCH

First Watch specializes in award-winning, made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch. A recipient of more than 200 “Best Breakfast” and “Best Brunch” accolades, First Watch offers traditional favorites, such as omelets, pancakes, sandwiches and salads, and unique specialty items like the fan-favorite Chickichanga® and Fresh Fruit Crepes. Named one of the 2013 “Next 20” Emerging Brands by Nation’s Restaurant News, a 2014 Top Franchise Value by FSR Magazine and the recipient of the 2014 Menu Masters Award for Best Healthful Innovation for its Quinoa Power Bowl, First Watch is the largest and fastest-growing daytime-only restaurant concept in the U.S. with more than 120 restaurants in 17 states. It also operates 19 restaurants under The Good Egg name in Arizona and one Bread & Company restaurant in Nashville, TN. For more information, visit www.firstwatch.com.