A Best Performance at Second Annual Cox Providence Rhode Races
Posted Tuesday, 19 May, 2009
Providence, RI – The Best performance of the day occurred recently at the second annual Cox Providence Rhode Races in downtown Providence, RI.
Drew Best , 27, captured his first ever marathon victory by winning the Cox Sports Marathon in a course-record 2:35.19 at the Cox Providence Rhode Races on Sunday, May 3. The Leverett, MA resident broke the previous course record held by Maine’s Blaine Moore (2:43.28).
“This was my first marathon win. I was hoping for a little faster time, but I am pleased to have taken my first title,” said Best. “The course is great-- it has everything. Crowds throughout downtown, quieter stretches by the water, flat sections of bike path and a few rolling hills. The finish was awesome.”
Danny Gough of Portsmouth, RI was the runner-up. Gough, 40, crossed the finish line in 2:35.46. Moore, 29, who won the inaugural Cox Sports Marathon, was seventh overall with his time of 2:46:40.
Michaela Driscoll, 29, of Coventry, R.I., was the top female winner. A member of the Tuesday Night Turtles Running Club and Coventry High assistant track coach, she had a winning time of 2:56:14.
Eric Lonergan of North Kingstown, R.I., took the crown in the Willow Tree Half Marathon. Lonergan, 23, who never ran longer than a 5k prior to competing in the Willow Tree Half Marathon, won in 1:15:12. Trish Hillery, 42, of Greenville, R.I., was the top female finisher in the half. The former standout runner at Providence College, who recently won the St. Pat’s 5k in Providence, took the Willow Tree Half Marathon title in 1:26.43.
Chris Magill, of Cumberland, R.I., defended his title in the 5k. Magill sprinted to the finish in 16:13. Diana Davis, 23 of Providence, R.I., was the top female in that event. She recorded a winning time of 19:0
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Nearly 5,000 runners participated in the 2009 Cox Providence Rhode Races. Runners – ranging in age from 8-76 years-old –from as far away as Germany, Scotland, Australia and the United Kingdom to competed in the event showcasing Providence and its surrounding communities.
Cox Communications is the Title Sponsor of the Cox Providence Rhode Races. Johnson & Wales University is the Premiere Sponsor. Charitable partners include Cox Charities New England, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Team in Training and National Kidney Foundation.
About Cox Communications
Cox Communications is a multi-service broadband communications and entertainment company with more than 6 million total residential and commercial customers. The third-largest cable television company in the United States, Cox offers an array of advanced digital video, high-speed Internet and telephony services over its own nationwide IP network, as well as integrated wireless services in partnership with Sprint (NYSE: S). Cox Business Services is a full-service, facilities-based provider of communications solutions for commercial customers, providing high-speed Internet, voice and long distance services, as well as data and video transport services for small to large-sized businesses. Cox Media offers national and local cable advertising in traditional spot and new media formats, along with promotional opportunities and production services. More information about the services of Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com, www.coxbusiness.com, and www.coxmedia.com. Cox Communications wholly owns and operates the Travel Channel.
About Eident Sports Marketing
Eident Sports is a full-service event management and sports marketing company based in Providence, Rhode Island. Eident has several properties in the region, ranging from turn-key sporting events to sponsorship sales alliances with key partners. For more information on Eident’s events and offerings, please visit www.eidentsports.com
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