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See the results of five local triathletes who competed Saturday at the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii

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<p><br />Saturday appears to be a day of rest for local road race runners -- with exception of a 5K run in Eaton.</p>

<p>The action picks up Sunday, with a half dozen races taking place. The highlight is the Empire State Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay. Another half marathon is taking place Sunday in Cortland, in addition to a handful of 5Ks elsewhere with Halloween themes. </p>

<p><strong>Scheduled races:</strong></p>

<p><strong>1). Eaton 5K:</strong> Starts at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, village fire house, Mechanic Street, Eaton. For more, go to <a href="http://nyroute20.com">nyroute20.com</a> and click on "Route 20 Road Challenge 2013."</p>

<p><strong>2). Empire State Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay:</strong> Starts at 7:30 a.m. Sunday at NBT Bank Stadium, Syracuse. For more, see <a href="http://empirestatemarathon.com.">empirestatemarathon.com.</a></p>

<p><strong>3). Cortland YMCA Leaf Peeper Half Marathon</strong>: Starts at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Yaman Park, Kennedy Drive, Cortland. For more, see <a href="http://cortlandymca.org">cortlandymca.org</a> or call 607-756-2893.</p>

<p><strong>4). STC Halloween Run 5K:</strong> Green Lakes State Park, Fayetteville. Runners are encouraged to wear customs. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes. Children's fun run starts at 9:30 Sunday. The 5K begins at 10. For more, see <a href="http://syracusetrackclub.org">syracusetrackclub.org</a>.</p>

<p><strong>5). Hallowrun for Hunger 5K Run:</strong> Starts at 11 a.m. Sunday at Arrowhead Lodge Entrance, 8248 McKinley Road, Oneida Shores Park, Brewerton. Runners are encouraged to wear costumes. A children's half mile fun run is set for 10:30 a.m. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes in adult and children categories. For more, see <a href="http://hallowrun.com">hallowrun.com</a>.</p>

<p><strong>6). 5K/10K Monster Scramble:</strong> Starts at 10 a.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Cemetery, Syracuse. Runners are encouraged to wear costumes. Prizes for top runners and best costumes. For more, email [email protected], call 1-800-344-4867 extension 70701 or see <a href="http://eventnyr.nationalmssociety.org/site/PageNavigator/GEN_NYR_Monster_Scramble_5K.html">fleetfeetsyracuse.com</a>.</p>

<p><strong><br />7). Trick R Trotk 5K and Fun Run:</strong> Starts at 2 p.m. Sunday, Emerson Park, Auburn. 5K and 1 mile run. For more, see trickrtrot.com.</p>

<p><strong>Running notes:</strong></p>

<p>1). Five Central New York triathletes competed Sunday in the Ironman World Championship at Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.</p>

<p>The local triathletes competed in age group competitions. Local competitors, and the age group they competed in were <strong>Andy Powell</strong>, of Marcellus (40-44); <strong>Dave Burger</strong>, of Pennellville (45-49); <strong>Eric Hinman</strong>, of Syracuse (30-34); <strong>Steve McCormick</strong>, of Manlius (60-64) and <strong>Kristin White</strong>, of Manlius (40-44).</p>

<p>The competition started off with a 2.4- mile swim, followed by 112 miles on a bike. Competitors finished by running a full marathon (26.2 miles).</p>

<p>The local competitors' results (age group finish and times) were : Andy Powell (305th, 11:08:13); Dave Berger (249th, 9:50:07); Eric Hinman (177th, 11:10:49); Steve McCormick (54th, 13:40:00) and Kristin White (84th, 13:45:38). For more, see ironman.com.</p>

<p>2).Owen Strong, 21, of Fayetteville, finished 6th Sunday overall in the men's division of the Mohawk Hudson River Marathon in Albany. His time was 2:46.25.</p>

<p><strong>Last weekend's results</strong></p>

<p>1). <strong>The LaFayette Apple Run:</strong> 5 and 15 K runs. Held Sunday at Tully Farms Road, LaFayette. See results at<a href="http://leonetiming.com/"> leonetiming.com</a>.</p>

<p><strong>2). Run For Their Life: </strong>5 and 15K runs, held Sunday at Manley Field House, Syracuse University campus. See results at <a href="http://leonetiming.com.">leonetiming.com.</a></p>

<p><strong>3). Renee's Run:</strong> Held Saturday at Lakeland Park in Geddes. See at <a href="http://leonetiming.com/2013/Roads/Renee5K13.htm">leonetiming.com</a>.</p>

<p><strong>4). Montezuma Aqueduct 5K Run/Walk:</strong> Held Saturday at Montezuma Heritage Park in Montezuma. See results at <a href="http://leonetiming.com/2013/Roads/Montezuma5K13.htm">leonetiming.com</a>.</p>

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