Ninja Endurance Racing

Iron Horse Classic: Coca Cola Road Race - Cycling race in Durango, CO 5/25/19

Alan travel would hit the road for another race, however this time instead of running on two feet he would be compete on two wheels. Alan would held to the Colorado to compete in a 48 mile road cycling race and take on hills and altitude. Alan would place 8th overall in the 19-34 age group, covering the 48 mile ride in 2:46:19. The race featured more than 5,300 feet of elevation gain to go with weather changes from the shifts in elevation.

Results for this event can be seen here.

Sprouts Mesa-Phoenix Half Marathon - Half Marathon in Mesa, AZ 2/09/19

For the third year in a row, Alejandro Belmares traveled to the land of the valley of the sun to compete at the Mesa-Phoenix Half Marathon. For the second consecutive race, Alejandro would notch a PR, this time improving his half marathon time by 5 seconds. Alejandro would place 34th overall (9th in age group) running 1:15:26. Alejandro would also finish as the top runner from Nevada.

 
Results for this event can be seen here.

Securian Winter Half Marathon - Half Marathon race in St. Paul, MN 1/26/19

Alan Carreno would kick off his season running in frigid temperatures in St. Paul Minnesota. Alan would place 2nd overall at the Securian Winter Half Marathon with a 1:19:11. The weather on race day featured temperatures that were below freezing as the temperature at the start was -1 and mild snow. This would be the 14th state completed by Alan who continues his 50 half marathon quest.

Results for this event can be seen here.

Christian Okoye Ontario Mills 10k - 10k race in Ontario, CA 1/19/19

The 2019 racing season kicked off with a record setting perofmance by Alejandro Belmares. Alejandro would travel across state lines and compete in California at the Ontario Mills 10k earning his first win in nearly four years. Alejandro would cover the 6.2 mile course in 35:00.4 setting the course record by 3 seconds. His time would also earn him a new personal best by 15 seconds, winning the race by more than 5 minutes. This would be the 8th career road race win for Alejandro.

Results for this event can be seen here.

122nd Annual Boston Marathon Marathon - Marathon race in Boston, MA 4/16/18

The 122nd Annual Boston Marathon would be one of the most memorable days in the long history of the race. On a day that featured freezing temperatures, wind gusts of 30 mph, and a torrential downpour, runners were tested in every possible way to cross the finish line. Alejandro Belmares would return for a third time and would cross the line in 2:52:08 finishing as the top runner from Nevada. Alejandro would place 729th overall and 635th in the 18-34 age group.

Results for this event can be seen here.

Myrtle Beach Marathon - Marathon race in Myrtle Beach, SC 3/3/18

Continuing his 50 marathons in 50 states quest, Johnny Lopez would check off South Carolina by competing at Myrtle Beach. Johnny would go on to set a new PR crossing the finish line in 3:27:57. Johnny would place 12th in the 30-34 age group bracket.

Results for this event can be seen here.

Las Vegas Track Club 10k Championship - 10k race at Kellogg Zaher Park 1/6/18

Alejandro Belmares kicked off the 2018 season at the Las Vegas Track Club 10k Championship. In what has become an annual event for NER, Alejandro would be the runner up on the new course this year in 36:12. The route featured 4 out of the 6.2 miles filled with long climbs and steep grades. 

Results for this event can be seen below:

Wobble Before You Gobble 5K - 5k race at Kelog Zaher Park 11/23/17

Alan Carreno would defend his title with a faster time than last year. Alan would run 17:13 en route to the win. Johnny Lopez would be the second team finisher earning 23rd overall in 22:33 en route to placing 5th in the 30-39 age group.

Kaui Half Marathon - Half Marathon in Kaui, Hi 9/3/17

For the second time in the span of a week, NER had a runner place 5th in a half marathon. Alan Carreno would achieve this feat at the Kauai Half Marathon. Alan would place second in the 25-29 age bracket with a time of 1:25:18

Results for this event can be seen here.

Santa Rosa Half Marathon - Half Marathon race in Santa Rosa, CA 8/27/17

Traveling to California, Alejandro Belmares would place on the leaderboard at the Santa Rosa Half Marathon. With a time of 1:19:51, Alejandro would earn fifth overall on a course that featured over 300 feet of elevation gain on the back half of the course. Alejandro's time would help him earn 4th in the 30-34 age group.

Results for this event can be seen here.

13th Annual Runnin' for the House 5k - 5k race at Ronald McDonald's House of Charities 4/29/17

NER would have a strong team performance at Ronald McDonald 5k spearheaded by Alan Carreno. Alan would continue his strong running posting his second consecutive PR, this time in the 5k. Alan would run 16:35 earning second place overall. Alejandro Belmares would follow in third place, crossing the line in 17:12. Johnny Lopez would land in third in the 30-34 age group with his 20:45 performance. Max Skidanov would make his return to the racing circuit in record setting fashion. Max would place 16th overall in 20:56, setting a PR in the process and finishing second in the 35-39 age group. Crystelle Schutlz would be the lone female representative and return to the racing scene following a three year hiatus. Crystelle would cover the 3.1 mile course in 24:41 en route to winning the 25-29 age group.

Results for this event can be seen here.

Go! St. Louis Half Marathon Family Weekend - Half marathon in St. Louis, Mo 4/8/17

7th Annual Windy 25 Run - 3.3 mile run held at the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas 3/29/17

Alejandro Belmares would place 4th overall (first in the 30-39 age group) at the Windy 25 Run. Alejandro would cover the long course in 17:58 on a day where wind gusts reached over 40 mph.

Results for this event can be seen here.

Las Vegas Track Club Championship 10K - 10K race at Kellogg-Zaher Park 1/7/17

NER kicked off the 2017 racing season at the Las Vegas Track Club Championship 10K. Alejandro Belmares would be the lone representative and would go on to place 5th overall (1st in 30-34 age group). Alejandro would cover the 6.2 mile course in 35:27, coming up 12 seconds short of a PR, improving his performance by 33 seconds.

Results for this event can be seen here.

34th Annual America's Finest City Half Marathon - Half Marathon in San Diego, CA 8/21/16

Taking on hills and humidity, Alejandro Belmares would compete at the 39th annual America's Finest City Half Marathon. Alejandro would place 34th overall (10th in age group) in 1:21:43. The course featured a two mile climb from mile 11 to the finish.


Results for this event can be seen here.

120th Annual Boston Marathon - Marathon race held in Boston, MA 4/18/16

B.A.A. 5K - 5k race held in Boston, MA 4/16/16

NER would take Boston by storm. Competing in Boston for the first time since 2014, Alejandro Belmares would run the B.A.A. 5k and land in the top 100. Placing 65th overall, Alejandro would cover the 3.1 mile course in 16:45 and place 9th in the 30-34 age group. Not too far, Gamini Sugathadasa would begin his record setting weekend with a bang. Placing 74th overall, second in the 40-44 age group, Gamini would drop run a 14 second PR, finishing in 17:01.

Results for this event can be seen here.

6th Annual Windy 25 Run - 5K race held at the Cosmopolitan 4/9/16

Desert Dash Beginner's Luck Trail Run - Trail 5K at McCullough Hills Trailhead 4/9/16

Celeste Sportsman continued being the queen of the trails, this time placing 9th overall and 1st in the 40-49 age group at the Beginner's Luck Trail 5K. Celeste would cover McCullough Hills trail route in 32:52.

Results for this event can be seen here.

Desert Dash Blood, Sweat, & Beers Trail Run - Trail 5K at Bootleg Canyon, NV 2/27/16

Returning to the racing scene but on the doing so on the trails, Celeste Sportsman competed in the Blood, Sweat, Beers 5K. Placing 31st overall, Celeste would land on the podium for the 40-49 age group in 37:45.

Results for this event can be seen here.

Jus Run Turkey Rock 10K - 10K race at Parkway Tavern 11/26/15

Chris Clark would capture the team's fourth win of the season by breaking tape at the Turkey Rock 10K. Chris would cover the 6.2 mile course in 37:10, en route to lowering his 10K PR. It would be the second time this season, Chris would capture a victory on the roads

Results for this event can be seen here.

45th Annual GMAA Green Mountain Half Marathon - Half Marathon race held in South Hero, Vt 10/11/15

Completing the double half quest, Alan Carreno would run the Green Mountain Half Marathon in Vermont. Alan's time of 1:32:53 would land him in 23rd place (6th in the 20-29 age group).

Results for this event ca be seen here.

Hartford Half Marathon - Half Marathon race held in Hartford, Ct 10/10/15

Going across the country, Alan Carreno would embark on another half double, this time commencing at the Hartford Half Marathon in Connecticut. Alan placed 32nd overall with a time of 1:21:08, landing him 10th in the 25-29 age group.

Results for this event can be seen here.

38th Annual Las Vegas Track Club's Notch Run - 4M race at Mount Charleston 7/18/15

Returning to take on the elevation and the mountains, Alejandro Belmares would return to compete at the 38th Annual Las Vegas Track Club's Notch Run. For the 3rd consecutive time, NER would place 4th on the men's side. Alejandro Belmares would cover the 4 mile hill race in 31:09, capturing the 25-29 age group win. The performance would be similar to 2013, where Alejandro would also place 4th and win the age group. The course features an 8% grade climb that eventually increases to 12% at 8,000 feet above sea level. This year on top of the climb, runners dealt with 20 mph wind gusts. 

Results for this event can be seen here.

Summerlin Firecracker 5K - 5K race held at Trails Park 7/4/15 

Alejandro Belmares would be the lone representative at the annual 4th of July event held in Summerlin. Alejandro would place 4th overall in 17:50 en route to capturing the age group win in the 25-29 category. 

Results for this event can be seen here.

Las Vegas Track Club's Summer Series #2 - 3200m race at Green Valley High School 6/23/15

Taking on the heat, Alan Carreno would return to the oval and lower his 3200m PR yet again, this time by 5 seconds. Alan would run 10:18 taking third place overall.

Results for this event can be seen here.

Las Vegas Track Club's Summer Series # 1 - 3200m race at William Pearson Community Center 6/9/15

Continuing a summer tradition for fast raced, NER returned to the oval celebrating four years of existence. Alan Carreno would place fourth overall en route to a new 3200m PR in 10:23. Max Skidanov would race in the second heat, placing second (18th overall) in 14:18. 

Results for this event can be seen here.

34th Annual Dam 2 Dam Half Marathon - Half Marathon race in Des Moines, Iowa 5/30/15

Co-Founder Tim Reilly would return to the states and run a personal best at the 34th annual Dam 2 Dam Half. Two weeks after placing 5th in Croatia, Tim would cover the 13.1 mile course in 1:20:30 placing 60th overall (9th in 30-35 Age Group). 

Results for this event can be seen here.

Desert Sky Adventures Wildland Fire Awareness Trail Runs - Half Marathon Race & 5K at Red Rock Canyon 5/30/15

At the Wildland Fire Awareness Trail Half Marathon Gabe Dunkle returned to the racing circuit placing 25th overall in 2:39:43. Sensai Robert Davis ran 2:42:35 placing 31st. The course featured an elevation gain of more than 2,000 feet in the first 8 miles of the half. 

Celeste Sportsman would compete in the 5K placing 7th overall (5th woman) in 32:30.


Results for this event can be seen here.

Dubrovnik International Half Marathon - Half Marathon in Dubrovnik Croatia 5/10/15

Going across international lines once more, Co-Founder Tim Reilly, would take the NER colors to Croatia at the inaugural Dubrovnik International Half Marathon held in Croatia. Tim would place 5th overall (2nd in the 23-34 age group) in 1:26:28, finishing as the top American. 

Results for this event can be seen here.

4th Annual UMC Hibben Run - 3.25 Mi race at Palmeto Islands County Park, Mt. Pleasant, SC 5/2/15

Traveling to South Carolina, for the second time this season, NER took on forest and more running a cross country course in Mount Pleasant. Alejandro Belmares would place 2nd overall on a 3.25 mile course in 18:25.

Results for this event can be seen here.

20th Annual Race for the Cure - 5K race on Freemont Street, 5/2/15

Arc Rufo would be the lone representative at the 20th Annual Race for the Cure 5K. Arc would place 42nd overall in 23:44. Ar'c performance would land him 5th in the 25-29 age group.

Results for this event can be seen here

119th Annual Boston Marathon - Marathon race in Boston, MA 4/20/15

Following his PR in the 5K, Gamini would follow suit in the marathon just two days later. Traveling the route from Hopkinton to Bolyston Street, Gamini would post a 2:48:15 to drop his marathon PR by a minute and a half. Gamini's performance would place him 749th overall (54th in 40-44 age group) and make him the 723rd male to cross the finish.

Results for this event can be seen here.

2015 B.A.A. 5K - 5K Race at the Boston Commons in Boston, MA 4/18/15

Gamini Sugathadasa would kick off his Boston Marathon weekend with fireworks. Competing at the B.A.A. 5K Gamini would set the tone for what was to come with a record setting performance. Gamini would place 3rd overall in the 40-44 age group en route to a new 17:14 PR performance. Gamini would place 73rd overall and be the 59th male to cross the finish line. 

Results for this event can be seen here.

5th Annual Summerlin Half Marathon - Half Marathon race at Downtown Summerlin 4/12/15

The 5th Annual Summerlin Half Marathon would once more have NER make a showing. Alejandro Belmares would place 4th overall in 1:23:25. Alejandro's performance would help claim the 25-29 age group.

Results for this event can be seen here.

Las Vegas Track Club Celebrate Education Run - 8K race at Sunset Park 4/4/15

NER would have three members compete at the LVTC's Celebrate Education 8K looking to stay in contention for the Championship Series. Chris Clark would be the team's top finisher, crossing the line in 30:06, 8th place overall (2nd in 20-29 age group). Thomas Johnson would be 15th overall in 32:38 earning 4th in the 20-29 age group. The women would be represented by Celeste Sportsman, who took 64th overall (4th in 40-49 age group) in 47:04.

Results for this event can be seen here.

2015 Publix Georgia Half Marathon - Half Marathon race in Atlanta, GA 3/22/15

Going for the double, Alan Carreno would run another a half a day after placing 4th, this time in Georgia. Alan would place 8th overall in 1:22:43, good for 3rd in the 25-29 age group. Alan would pass three people in the final meters to land inside of the top 10.

Results for this event can be seen here. 

CBRE Cares - Catch a Leprechaun 5K - 5K race at Tule Springs 3/14/15 

Thomas Johnson would make his season debut earning a podium finish by placing third overall. Thomas' 19:11 finish would hold off former member Gavin Kakol who placed fourth in 19:51.

Results for this event can be seen here.

Strip on the Strip Run - 5K race a Town Square 3/7/15

NER would earn their second win of the season and first event in six months. Chris Clark would capture the victory at the Strip on the Strip 5K in 18:36, finishing nearly 30 seconds in front of the runner up. It would be Chris' fourth career win since being a member of NER.

Results for this event can be seen here.

Running From An Angel Marathon - Marathon race at Lake Mead Recreational Area 1/10/15

Alan Carreno's marathon debut would help NER kick off the 2015 season with a win. Alan would place first overall in 3:08:12, finishing 7 minutes ahead of the runner up. Alan would however fall just short of earning a Boston Qualifying time, missing the 3:05 cut off mark.

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.

8th Annual Calico Racing's ET Full Moon Midnight Run - 10K race in Rachel, NV 8/10/14

Las Vegas Track Club's Police & Firefighters Run - 5K race at Sunset Park 8/09/14

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.

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

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

PF Changs Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Half Marathon - Half Marathon race in Phoenix, Arizona 1/19/14

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

15th Annual Come Run with Santa Run - 5K race at Findlay Chevrolet 12/21/13

Results for this event can be seen here.

California International Marathon - Marathon race in Sacramento, CA 12/08/13

Las Vegas Track Club's Run Off the Turkey Run - 5M race at BruceTrent Park 11/30/13

Competing for the fourth time in 2 weeks, Gamini Sugathadasa would place 4th overall in the second to last Championship Series event. Gamini's time of 29:54 would capture the 40-44 age group, just missing the podium by four seconds. Arc Rufo would take second in the 25-29 age group crossing the line in 35:50. The ladies would be well represented as Priscilla Ortiz would win the women's race in 35:51. The win would be Priscilla's second of the year and the team's 16th. Celeste Sportsman would be second in the 40-44 age group posting a 45:32.

Results for this event can be seen here.

12th Annual Catch the Gobbler Run - 5K race at Bunker Park 11/28/13

33rd Annual Las Vegas Running Team's Turkey Trot - 10K/5K race at South Las Vegas Premium Outlets 11/23/13

NER would be back to work a week after running the Las Vegas Marathon. Competing in the 10K and racing for the third week in a row, Gamini Sugathadasa would set another PR. Gamini would place third overall in 37:07.

In the 5K Raymond Green would narrowly miss out on the victory, finishing 10 seconds behind the winner in 16:27 capturing second place overall.


Results for the 10K can be seen here.

Results for the 5K can be seen here.

Zappos Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon - Half Marathon race on Las Vegas Strip 11/17/13

Danny Gans Champions for Life Run - 5K race at Town Square 10/19/13

NER would have a strong showing led by age group victories across the board from every competing member. The men would be led by newcomer Raymond Green 5th overall finish in 16:46. Raymond would go on to capture the 35-39 age group with his performance. Seventh and eighth place overall would go to Thomas Johnson and Alan Carreno running 16:58 & 16:59. Both Thomas and Alan would win their age divisions, Thomas the 19-20 age group and Alan the 20-24 age group. Gamini Sugathadasa would win the Master's title taking 12th in 18:03.

The women would be led by Melissa Everard 5th overall female finish in 20:49. Melissa's performance would earn her the 30-34 age group. Priscilla Ortiz would be the 6th overall female in 21:24 winning the 20-24 age group. Betty Cook would collect another Master's title, this time in 22:13. Celeste Sportsman would earn the 40-44 age group with her 28:34, landing her as the 22nd overall female.

Results for this event can be seen here.

30th Annual Forest Challenge Run - 15K race at Flamingo Arroyo Trail 10/05/13

NER would land five runners in the top 15, in route to a dominant showing at the Forest Challenge. Allen Carreno would lead the men's roster finishing second overall in 57:30. Gamini Sugathadasa would be twenty seconds behind in third place overall. Johnny Razo would make his official team debut covering the 9.3 mile course in 1:08:32. Johnny would finish second overall in the 25-29 age group.

On the women's side the NER ladies would go 1-2 as Priscilla Ortiz would capture her first win of the season (team's 15th) crossing the line in 1:04:31. Betty Cook would follow three minutes later in 1:07:41.

Results for this event can be seen here.

Calico Racing's Twilight Ascent Run - Half Marathon race at Red Rock 9/28/13

Competing for the first time in 13 months, co-founder Tim Reilly returned from his services overseas, to earn an age group win. Running in the Twilight Half Marathon, Tim would place sixth overall in 1:33:06. Celeste Sportsman would run her first half marathon since her return from the DL. Celeste would cover the 13.1 mile course in 2:55:35 earning 154th overall.

Results for this event can be seen here.

The Third Annual Teddy Bear Run - 2.97M race at the Tivoli Village 9/28/13

Gamini Sugathadasa would be the lone male representative for NER at the United Healthcare Teddy Bear Run. Gamini would run the 2.97 course in 17:20, finishing third overall. On the women's side, Priscilla Ortiz would also take third overall, doing so in 20:35.

Results for this event can be seen here.

The Midnight Cowboy Run - 5K race at the Roadrunner Saloon 9/14/13

Competing in her second event of the day, Celeste Sportsman would place fourth overall in the 40-44 age group. Celeste would go on to place 39th overall in 34:06 finishing 14th overall amongst the women.

Results for the event can be seen here.

Calico Racing's Sympathy for the Devil Run - 5K race in Henderson, NV 9/14/13

Competing in her first event since suffering a bone bruise on her knee, Celeste Sportsman placed 3rd in the female 40-49 AG in 37:56. Celeste would finish 29th overall in a race that featured rolling hills on an out back course.

Results for the event can be seen here.

Competing for the second week in a row, Alan Carreno would take 5th place tihs time. Alan would place 5th overall covering the 3.1 mile course in 17:44. Alan's time would allow him place second in the 18-25 age group.

Results for the event can be seen here.

1st Annual Henderson Trail Classic Run - 10K race in McCollough Hills Trail, NV 9/7/13

Alan Carreno would make his official NER debut and help the team capture its 14th win of the season. Alan would capture the 10K event in 41:18 finishing 3 minutes ahead of the runner up.

Results for this event can be seen here.

Disneyland Half Marathon - Half Marathon race in Anahiem, CA 9/1/13

Running in the happiest place on earth NER would narrowly miss being in the half marathon leaderboard. Gamini Sugathadasa would capture the masters division in 1:21:31 taking 11th place overall. Gabriel Dunkle would also compete taking 351st overall in 1:44:17. Gabe would go on to place 45th in his age group.

Results for this event be seen here.

Calico Racing's ET Full Moon 10K - 10K race in Rachel, NV 8/18/13

Landing three runners in the top 10, NER successfully completed the racing weekend claiming the team's 13th win of the season. Thomas Johnson and Alejandro Belmares would go 1-2 like the year before, this time in 37:48 & 37:56. Both runners would finish more than a minute and a half ahead of the third place finisher. Arc Rufo would capture the male 20-29 age group in 49:02 with his 8th place finish.

Results for the event can be seen here.

13th Annual 4th of July Run - 5K race at Findlay Chevrolet 7/4/13

Gamini Sugathadasa and Arc Rufo would carry the NER colors into the 13th Annual 4th of July Run. The team would narrowly miss capturing its tenth win of the season, as Gamini would take 2nd overall in 18:02, 12 seconds behind the winner. Arc Rufo would win the 25-29 age group placing 29th in 22:33.

Results for this event can be seen here.

Summerlin Firecracker Run - 5K race at Trails Park 7/4/13

NER would have a repeat of last year's race at the Summerlin Firecracker 5K. Thomas Johnson would take 2nd overall, this time in 17:04 while Alejandro Belmares would take 3rd in 17:37. Matt Shelton would capture the male 20-24 age group with his 6th place 19:18 finish.

The women would be represented by Priscilla Ortiz' third overall finish amongst the women. Priscilla's 21:40 would allow her to capture the 20-24 female age group.

Results for this event can be seen here.

Las Vegas Track Club Low Key 5k Run - 5k race at Old Silver Bowl Park 6/29/13

Crystelle Schultz would be the lone representative at the low key run placing 15th overall. Crystelle would cover the 3.1 mile cross country course in 23:07. Crystelle would go on and capture the female 20-24 age group.

Padawan runner Johnny Razo would place 12th overall in 21:51.

Results for this event can be seen here.

Las Vegas Track Club's Low Key 5K Run - 5K Race at Sunrise Picnic Area 6/22/13

Melissa Everard would capture her second win of the season, team's 9th at the LVTC's Low Key 5K. Melissa would place 4th overall in 20:02 winning the woomen's race by more than 9 minutes.

Results for this event can be seen here.

Las Vegas Track Club's Summer Track Series #1 - 3200m Race at Durango High School 6/11/13

NER would celebrate its two year anniversary by returning to Durango High School, home of the first ever race members would compete in. The Las Vegas Track Club's Summer Track Series allows the roster the opportunity to compete in a 3200. The race also would be the first event NER would compete after winning the Overall Team Award from the Las Vegas Track Club for the 2012-2013 season.

Alejandro Belmares would lead the men with his third place finish, coming through in 11:09. It would be Alejandro's first event since the OC Half Marathon in May. Gamini Sugathadasa would be two spots behind in 11:24. Matt Shelton would be the third member in the top 10, taking 7th overall in 11:36. 16th and 18th place would be claimed by Joe Kennedy, who competed for the first time this season, finishing in 14:18, and Arc Rufo in 14:48.

The women would deliver another dominating performance placing five runners in the top ten. Melissa Everard would be overall winner capturing the women's race by 20 more than 20 seconds, in 12:27. The next three ladies would also be within 20 seconds of each other, as Betty Cook would place 4th overall in 13:35, Priscilla Ortiz sixth in 13:43 and Theresa Guerra ninth in 13:54. Ginja Amy Leonard was 10th in 15:28.


Results for this event can be seen here.

Elemental Running's Ride the Wind Run - 10K Race at Cottonwood Valley, NV 5/18/13

Celeste Sportsman would be the lone representative at the Ride the Wind Trail 10K. Celeste would compete in a course that featured large climbs, rough terrain and winding trails, placing 4th overall. Celeste would cover the course in 1:28 flat, capturing the 40-49 age group win.  

Results for this event can be seen here.

Ryno Running's Las Vegas 5K - 5K race at Town Square 5/11/13

NER would face elite runners at the Las Vegas 5K.

Matt Shelton would represent the men, placing 24th overall in 18:19 (2nd in 18-23 age group).

The women would be led by Melissa Everard's 11th overall finish amongst female competitors. Melissa would cross the line in 20:19, taking 2nd in the 30-35 age group. Ginja Amy Leonard would be the 25th overall female, crossing the line at 24:28, earning 141st place. Amy would be the 4th female in the 35-41 age group.

Results for this event can be seen here.

Results for this event can be seen here.