2014 Race Results
California International Marathon - Marathon race in Sacramento, CA 12/7/14
The racing season would end with big fireworks as Gamini Sugathadasa would compete in one of the fastest courses in the nation at the CIM Marathon. Gamini would wrap up his season with another PR capping off the cycle (PR's in the 5K, 10K, half and full). Covering the 26.2-mile course in 2:49:48, Gamini would place 206th overall (161st male), as well as finishing 18th in the 40-44 age group. Even more impressive would be Gamini's 38th place finish in the Master's rank. Gamini's new PR would also land him a spot in the 2017 Boston, thus earning his second BQ
Results for this event can be seen here.
Las Vegas Rock 'n' Roll Marathon - Half Marathon race on the Las Vegas Vegas Strip 11/16/14
The Rock 'n' Roll half would be the last major event of the calendar season in 2014 for NER. With only four members partaking in the race, it would be the smallest team participation in NER's history.
Despite missing more than six weeks worth of training due to injury, Alejandro Belmares would be the team's top finisher placing 38th overall (15th in the 25-29 age group) in 1:19:06. This capped off a two week span where Alejandro's only running would be at racing events (New York and Vegas). Gamini Sugathadasa would be the next to cross the finish line in 1:24:53 as he paced the 1:25 group. Gamini would still manage to place 88th overall and 16th overall in the 40-44 age group. Arc Rufo would set another PR, this time posting 1:34:49 (315th overall [57th in 25-29 age group]). Celeste Sportsman would represent the women, running 2:31:21.
Results for the event can be seen here.
New York Road Road Runner's Dash to the Finish Run - 5k race in New York City, NY 11/1/14
Alejandro Belmares would travel to the East Coast for the second time this season, only this time to run the TCS New York City Marathon's 5K. Alejandro would place 82nd overall (30th in the 25-29 age group). The race would feature elite runners from all over the East Coast, as well as teams from New York and New Jersey.
Results for this event can be seen here.
Danny Gans Champions for Life Run - 5K race at Town Square 10/24/14
Gamini Sugathadasa would be the lone member to compete at the Danny Gans 5K. Gamini would place 6th overall (2nd Masters) en route to a 17:56 finish.
Results for the event can be seen here.
2nd Annual National Nurses Half Marathon - Half Marathon race in Red Rock Canyon 10/11/14
Seeking to land on the podium and walk away with prize money, NER would have two members compete in the half marathon. Raymond Fong would be the team's top finisher in 1:17:27 taking 7th overall. Alejandro Belmares would follow in 8th, covering the 13.1 mile course in 1:17:55. Raymond and Alejandro would land 2-3 in the male 20-29 age group.
In the 5K, Arc Rufo would be only team member competing. Arc would place 4th overall in 19:06, setting a new PR. Arc would go on to capture the 20-29 age group with his record performance.
Results for this event can be seen here.
31st Annual Las Vegas Track Club Forest Challenge - 11Mi race at Mt. Charleston 9/20/14
Gamini Sugathadasa would be the lone representative at the LVTC Forest Challenge that would return to Mt. Charleston, following last year's forest fires. The course would be featured on the Bristlecone Trail, which features a long gradual climb before reaching the turnaround. Gamini would place 3rd overall in 1:27:24.
Results for this event can be seen here.
Ryno Running Red Rock 5K - 5K race at Red Rock Country Club 9/20/14
At the Ryno Running Red Rock 5K NER would have two representatives. Alan Carreno would be the lone male, placing third overall in 19:00. For the women, Priscilla Ortiz would be 10th overall (2nd female finisher), in a thrilling photo finish.
Results for this event can be seen here.
Desert Dash Henderson Trail Classic - 5K & 10K races at McCullough Hills Trail, Henderson 9/06/14
At the Henderson Trail Classic NER would have two runners capture wins in their respective distances. Thomas Johnson would win the trail 5K in 24:03, finishing nearly three minutes ahead of the runner up. In the 10K Alan Carreno would defend his title from a year before, this time doing so in 47:45. Alan would win by 40 seconds.
Results for this event can be seen here.
Rock 'n' Roll Virginia Half Marathon - Half Marathon race in Virginia Beach, VA 8/31/14
Priscilla Ortiz would travel to the east coast and compete in her first half marathon outside of California and Nevada. Priscilla would finish 11th in her age group (282nd place overall), crossing the line 1:44:02.
Results for this event can be seen here.
Disneyland Race Weekend - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon in Anaheim, CA 8/29/14-8/31/14
Gamini Sugathadasa would complete the trifecta of distance running by taking on 3 races in 3 days. Gamini would spend Labor Day weekend in Anaheim kicking off with the 5K. Gamini would post a 18:57. On Saturday, Gamini would run the 10K and earn a place on the podium. Covering the 6.2 mile course in 36:39, Gamini would be third overall. Sunday would bring the final race, the half marathon. Gamini would place 13th overall in 1:23:27 (2nd in 40-44 age group), finishing as the top runner from the state of Nevada.
Results for the 10K can be seen here.
Results for the Half Marathon can be seen here.
8th Annual Calico Racing's ET Full Moon Midnight Run - 10K race in Rachel, NV 8/10/14
Traveling to the land of little green men, Alejandro Belmares would compete in the ET 10K for the third year in a row. Alejandro would be the runner up (much like the previous two years), this time crossing in 35:35. It would be Alejandro's fastest time on the ET course and his second fastest 10K. Both Alejandro and the winner of the race (Pedro Rios) went under the previous course record of 36:27.
Results for this event can be seen here.
Las Vegas Track Club's Police & Firefighters Run - 5K race at Sunset Park 8/09/14
Raymond Green would help capture the team's third win of the season with his performance at the Police Games. Raymond would cruise to the victory covering the 3.1 mile course in 17:44, finishing 20 seconds in front of the runner up.
Results for this event can be seen here.
18th Annual Legends of Cross Country 5K Run - 5K race at Sunset Park 8/02/14
After two years in Boulder City, the Legends of Cross Country 5K returned to the Las Vegas Valley. The new location of the event would be at Sunset Park, as runners would get an opportunity to compete on the NIAA's Regional and State course.
NER would only muster four runners leaving them out of the team competition which required a minimum of six participants. Ray Fong would be the team's top finisher, placing 8th overall in 17:18 (3rd in the 20-29 age group). Alejandro Belmares would place 20th (6th in the 20-29 age group) in 18:11, with Gamini Sugathadasa in 24th (18:25 and first male masters) and Chris Clark in 25th (18:28 and 7th in 20-29 age group) respectably. Max Skidanov would be the final member to cross the line doing so in 21:39 (77th overall and 9th in 30-39 age group).
Amy Leonard would be the lone female representative competing in the open race. Amy would be 158th overall in 28:18 but go one to capture the 40-49 age group.
Results for this event can be seen here.
Idaho Falls Half Marathon - Half Marathon race in Idaho Falls, Idaho 7/26/14
Alan Carreno would compete in his second official half marathon, doing so across state lines. Alan would place sixth overall in 1:25:47. Alan's performance would help him capture the 20-24 age group.
Results for this event can be seen here.
37th Annual Las Vegas Track Club's Notch Run - 4m race at Lee Canyon, Mount Charleston 7/19/14
The Notch Run returned to the Las Vegas racing circuit following last year's forest fires. NER would yield a small team to take on the climb, seeking to become kings of the mountains. The course features an 8% grade climb that eventually increases to 12% at 8,000 feet above sea level. Alan Carreno would be the top finisher, crossing the line in 30:08, good for fourth overall (1st in 20-24 age group). 12th place would be captured by Gamini Sugathadasa running 32:58. Max Skidanov would take 46th overall in 43:26, all while pushing his daughter's running stroller the entire time. The women would be represented by Amy Leonard and Celeste Sportsman. Amy would win the 40-44 age group in 50:55, while Celeste would place 5th in the same group in 55:01.
Results for this event can be seen here.
Las Vegas Track Club's Summer Track Series #2 - 3200m race at Green Valley High School 6/24/14
Competing in the second event of the summer track series, NER's members would continue the tradition of running faster times for a third year in a row. Gamini Sugathadasa would place 3rd overall in 10:52, while Alejandro Belmares would be two places back in 11:01. Thomas Johnson would place 10th overall in 11:56. The women would once more have a lone representative, this time in Betty Cook's 14:59 performance.
Results for this event can be seen here.
Las Vegas Track Club's Summer Track Series #1 - 3200m race at Durango High School 6/10/14
NER would celebrate its third year of existence by kicking off the summer on the track. Chris Clark would be the team's top finisher in the two mile event crossing the finish in 10:53 (7th overall) followed by Gamini Suagathadasa (8th overall) in 10:54. Alejandro Belmares would place 12th overall in 11:10. Jason Yamamoto and Max Skidanov would run 12:38 & 12:39 (21st and 22nd overall)., with Arc Rufo rounding up the men at 15:03. Amy Leonard would be the lone female representative posting 15:33.
Results for this event can be seen here.
10th Annual Ronald McDonald House Runnin' for the House 5K - 5K race at Ronald McDonald House of Charities 5/17/14
NER would place five runners in the top ten at the Run for the House 5K and earn a age division sweep for the second year in a row. Ray Fong would be the team's top finisher coming through in 16:40 en route to third place. Alan Carreno would be fourth overall in 17:03, followed by Gamini Sugathadasa in sixth (17:41). Alejandro Belmares would come through two places later in 18:02, and then Thomas Johnson in 18:54). Jason Yamamoto would earn a PR in the 5K crossing in 20:18 (17th overall), as well as Arc Rufo in 21:12 (23rd overall). Johnny Lopez would be 25th overall in 21:36 followed by David Gonzalez 46th overall (23:22).
The women would be led by Theresa Guerra's third overall finish in the women's race. Theresa would cross the line in 20:32. Priscilla Ortiz would be the fourth finisher in 22:04 and Crystelle Schutlz 6th in 23:58.
Results for this event can be seen here.
10th Annual US Bank OC Half Marathon - Half Marathon race in Orange County 5/4/14
Jason Yamamoto would compete in Southern California posting a new PR at the OC Half Marathon. Jason would cover the 13.1 mile course in 1:35:28, capturing 189th overall (33rd in the 30-34 age group).
Results for this event can be seen here.
19th Annual Race for the Cure - 3.6mi race in Fremont Street Experience 5/3/14
On a day that featured heat and an extra half mile, NER had a solid performance at the Race for the Cure. Gamini Sugathada would be the team's top finisher in 8th place (21:21) winning the master's age group again. Johnny Lopez would take 21st overall 24:20. Ginja Leonard would be the lone female ninja, completing the race in 29:08 for 59th overall.
Results for this event can be seen here.
4th Annual Summerlin Half Marathon - Half Marathon race in Summerlin 4/12/14
Team sensai Robert Davis would be the lone representative at the Summerlin Half Marathon. Crossing the line in 34th, the sensai would post a 1:39:28.
Results for this event can be seen here.
2014 XTERRA Lake Las Vegas Race - 21K & 5K race at Lake Las Vegas 4/12/14
Taking on the trails, Gabe Dunkle would compete in his first official trail race, taking on the half marathon. Gabe would finish 47th overall in 2:04:44. Ginja Leonard crossed in 85th 2:33:29. In the 5K Celeste Sportsman would post 35:13 good for 35th place overall, earning 2nd in the 40-44 age group.
Results for this event can be seen here.
4th Annual Windy 25 Memorial Run - 3.2 mi race at the Cosmopolitan 4/05/14
For the third straight year, NER would dominate this race and walk away with its second win of the season.
Yielding almost a complete roster, 14 members would show up, several earning PRs. NER would have five runners in the top ten. Alan Carreno would pave the way on the men's side winning the event in 17:16. Thomas Johnson would take second in 17:25 followed by Raymond Green in fourth (17:38) and Alejandro Belmares in fifth (17:39). Chris Clark would round out the top 10, finishing in 18:38. Jason Yamamoto would PR in the event, taking 17th overall in 20:27. Two places behind Max Skidanov would also PR in 20:36. Sensai Robert Davis would lead a trio of NER finishers taking 21st overall in 21:00, while Gabe Dunkle would be two seconds back for 22nd overall in 21:02. Johnny Razo would be 23rd in 21:18. Johnny Lopez placed 26th in 21:56 and Arc Rufo would earn 39th in 24:54.
The women's side would land second and third overall as Theresa Guerra would be the runner up in 21:16 and Priscilla Ortiz in 21:24. Carmen Barber would be the 11th in 25:30.
Results for this event can be seen here.
Las Vegas Track Club's Celebrate Education 8K - 8K race at Sunset Park 3/29/14
Four members would toe the line for the LVTC Celebrate Education's 8K race hosted at Susnet Park. Ray Fong would capture his first victory as a member of NER as well as the team's first win of the season. Fong would cross the line in 27:50, finishing nearly 20 seconds in front of the runner up. Gamini Sugathadasa would place 4th overall and capture the Master's age group in 29:31. Johnny Lopez would be 4th in the 30-39 age group with his 36:31 time (21st overall place).
Betty Vance would take fifth in the women's race (24th overall), in 36:59 landing her in 4th in the Master's division.
Results for this event can be seen here.
UNLV Winter All-Comer's Meet #2 - 800m race at UNLV Track and Field 2/22/14
Competing in his second track meet of the season, Thomas Johnson would run the 800m at UNLV, finishing in second place posting a 2:03.33, just 3 seconds behind Ryan Ripley who won the event.
Results for the event can be seen here.
Las Vegas Track Club's Fat Boy Run - 5K race at Bunker Park 2/16/14
The Fat Boy 5K would feature several NER members competing and placing in their respective age groups. The race is notorious for using a time handicap which allows runners with higher weight to start first. The "Clydesdales" would begin with a 6 minute head start, before the "slims and trims" starting from a scratch time.
With this set up, Johnny Lopez would place 4th overall (using a handicapped time) coming through in 16:45. Johnny would also win the 30-34 age group. Gamini Sugathadasa would cross the line in 17:31 capturing 7th place and the master's age division. Sensai Robert Davis using a handicapped time would come through in 19:26, taking 18th and 3rd in the 41-49 age group. Gabe Dunkle would be two places behind in 19:50 (handicapped time) for 6th in the 30-39 age group. Ginja Amy Leonard would win the 40-49 age group with her 22:24 (handicapped time). Arc Rufo would win 2nd in the 20-29 age group covering the 3.1 mile course in 22:57. Carmen Barber would be the final member to cross in 41st overall in 23:02 (handicapped time) second in the 30-39 age group.
Results for this event can be seen here.
13th Annual Walk for Wishes Run - 5K race in Town Square 2/1/14
Taking on the elements NER's "Masters" runners would officially represent, walking away with hardware. Gamini Sugathadasa would be the runner up in 17:39, crossing the line 11 seconds after the winner. David Gonzales would take second in the 45-49 age group (13th place overall), just missing out on going under 21 minutes, as he finished in 21:03. Alan Carreno would also compete in the event as well but would not be officially timed.
Results for this event can be seen here.
PF Changs Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Half Marathon - Half Marathon race in Phoenix, Arizona 1/19/14
David Gonzales would kick off his 2014 racing season with a bang in Tempe, Arizona at the Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Half Marathon. Dave would cover the 13.1 mile course in 1:43:03 crossing as the 21st Nevada finisher. Dave would place 854th overall (66th in the 45-49 age group).
Results for this event can be seen here.
Chefs for Kids Run - 5K race at Bunker Park 1/18/14
Gamini Sugathadasa would continue his dominant form earning yet another PR, this time in the 5K. Placing 5th overall in 17:31, Gamini would go on to capture the Master's age group win once again. This final PR, marks Gamini's fourth personal best in every racing distance from 5K to marathon.
Results for this event can be seen here.
Las Vegas Track Club's Championship 10K - 10K race at Kellog Zaher Park 1/04/14
The 2014 season would kick off with the sprint distance for all long distance runners. The Las Vegas Track Club's Championship 10K would be the first event of the season. NER would land 5-7th place at the event led by Alejandro Belmares placing 5th overall in 36:18. Alejandro would go on to capture the 25-29 age group. Seven seconds back, Gamini Sugathadasa would place 6th overall en route to winning the masters title. Eddie Meneses would cross in 37:04 in 7th place, winning the 20-24 age group. Johnny Razo's 26th place would also land him as the second male in the 25-29 age group, collecting a PR in the process finishing in 44:03. Team Sensai Robert Davis crossed in 29th overall (1st in 40-44 age group) in 46:36. Arc Rufo would also PR in the event covering the 6.2 mile course in 47:08 taking 3rd in the 25-29 age group. Ginja Leonard would be lone female representative finishing in 40th overall (3rd in female masters) in 53:50.
Results for this event can be seen here.
