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Umstead Marathon Recap

Photos: Dennis Geisler

Godiva Track Club's 11th Annual Umstead Trail Marathon was once again a huge success! We had 194 runners start and 190 finish on Saturday,  March 1st -- our best numbers in race history. The 2014 marathon was exciting, with our return female winner, Lorraine Young, leading for a good portion of the race. Wayne Crews, a Carolina Godiva masters runner, ended up winning the race in an impressive 3:01:16. Michael Dwomoh came in a close second at 3:01:40. Lorraine came in third at 3:03:24, beating the female course record that she set in 2013! Congratulations to all of the racers on their fantastic finishes.

We'd like to acknowledge our generous sponsors, our outstanding volunteers, and the hard working members of the Umstead Trail Marathon Planning Committee.

Umstead Trail Marathon 2014 Volunteers

We’d like to thank all of the volunteers who helped at the race. The volunteers are what really make the race. Their energy and enthusiasm keep the runners moving throughout the tough course.

Alan Schumacher, Amelia Vrabel, Ann Miller, Anna Leivers, Barbara Hindenach, Ben Syzek, Bill Medford, Bob Nelson, Bobbie Smythe, Brandy Burns, Brian Doherty, Cash Coyne, Catherine Rege, Catherine Wides, Chris Boyce, Chris Gould, Colin Jones, Dave Campbell, David Yeowell, Dhruv Patel, Doug Bradley, Elena Popowitch, Erin McIntee, Gordon Keeler, Harold Hill, Heather Yeowell, Hedrick Strickland, Helen Becker, Irene Rusnak, Izabela Annis, James Donaghy, Jarod Anderson, Jason LeDoyen, Jeff Tuson, Jen Arnold, Jenna Koenigshofer, Jennifer Rubatt, Jenny Boyce, Jessica Broglie, Jim Reagan, Joanna Pomilio, João Correia, Joe Drommer, Joy Turkal, Julie Messina, Karishma Fernandes, Kate Floyd, Kathleen Allden, Katie Biasi, Ken Browndorf, Kevin Goings, Kevin Nickodem, Kristine Pryzgoda, LaRee Johnson, Leah Harkness, Lilla Gutay, Linda Reid, Marie Duvall, Mark Greenhalgh, Martha McGee, Martin Leivers, Martin Warters, Mary Flood, Matthew Carmody, Melissa Crane, Melissa Lee, Mia Gerdts, Mike Broome, Mike Walsh, Mike Welker, Mo Percy, Patrick Bruer, Paul Naylor, Paul Wormsbecher, Pauline Baggarly, Peggy Taylor, Phil Bailey, Phil Lorang, Quinn McFall, Randy Dykes, Rayn Sakaguchi, Rhonda Hampton, Robin Bradley, Ronnie Weed, Sabrina Welker, Sameer Cheema, Sarah Negri, Scott Lynch, Scott Schoedler, Shauna Griffin, Shawn Harris, Shawna Barlette, Steph Jeffries, Steve Munsat, Susie Hansley, Sylvana Smith, Tam Butkiewicus, Tammie Massie, Tara Allden, Ted Tharp, Terry Casstevens, Thomas Hubscher, Tom Kirby, Tony Landauer, Ying So

We apologize if we missed anyone.

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Umstead Trail Marathon 2014 Sponsors


We’d like to thank our sponsors for their generous donations of time, money and/or discounts, services, door prizes, ‘swag’ and much more.

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Umstead Trail Marathon Committee 2014


A March 2013 Carolina Godiva newsletter article by then-President Doug Hensel describes all aspects of the Umstead Marathon and the workings of the planning committee. As he says, we all do a little of everything, but in general, the roles for 2014 were somewhat as follows:

  • Aline Lloyd - Lodge
  • Brian Tajlili – Budget, Umstead Park Liaison and Emergency (EMS, mountain bikers, etc.)
  • Carolyn Huettel- Aid Station Volunteer Coordinator
  • Denise Larson – Registration/Packet Pickup, Finish Line Timing and Committee Lead
  • Dennis Geiser – Handmade Awards, Finish Line Runner Care
  • Doug Hensel – Webmaster, Runner Communication
  • Jeff Hall – Sponsors and Shirts
  • Jim Clabuesch – Course
  • Karen Murphy – Registration Logistics and Runner Communication
  • Lisa Beck – Aid Station Setup and Tear Down
  • Mike Dacar – Parking
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The race raises money for Carolina Godiva Track Club and also for the Umstead Coalition. The Umstead Coalition is dedicated to the appreciation, use and preservation of the William B. Umstead State Park. Due to the sale of Umstead Trail Marathon hats and shirts from previous years, the donation to the Coalition should be substantial.

“Once again this is one of the best-run marathons that really treats the runners well. The volunteers are tremendous and everything is always so well organized. You can tell the event is organized by runners for runners! Well done.” --Wayne Crews

The Umstead Committee (or "conclave" as we are often called) plans the marathon for several months leading up to race day. We decide on the ‘critter’ for the year's race logo and work out all the logistics for the 200+ runner event. That doesn’t seem like many, but it is amazing how much work goes into preparing for an event for more than two hundred people. Organizing this project is a very satisfying endeavor. It takes a lot of energy, but the reaction from the runners are what make it all worthwhile. Visit the Umstead Marathon Facebook page and take note of all the positive comments from this year’s race.

The 2015 Umstead Trail Marathon will be Saturday, March 7th. Registration will open on December 1st at 8am EST. Mark your calendars and we’ll see you next year!

-Denise Larson