THE PEARThe YMCA is a charitable, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Tax ID#: 93-0391645. 10 Mile...
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Many thanks to Asante Physician Partners
Mercy Flights Ambulance
Oregon State Police
Jackson County Sheriffs
Medford Parks & Recreation
Oregon Dept. of Transportation
Medford Public Works Dept.
Medford Police
Medford City Council
Pacific Electrical Contractors
Cantel of Medford
Knife River
Umpqua Bank
Water Stations:
Adapt Physical Therapy
Medford Water Commission
Oak Grove Elementary School
St. Mary’s School
Blackbird
Look for the feather flags that mark the
YMCA facility.
Appreciation A very special thank you to all of our
dedicated Pear Blossom Run committee
members and volunteers. We couldn’t
do it without you!
Oregon’s 1st Running Club
Upcoming Races Check out the calendar of running races
with Southern Oregon Runners.
www.southernoregonrunners.com
Join us next year! The 44th YMCA Pear Blossom Run
presented by Asante will be held
Saturday, April 11, 2020. Learn more
at www.pearblossomrun.com.
Saturday, April 13, 2019 10 Mile ● 5K ● Fun Runs
Medford, Oregon
presented by
THE PEAR
43rd Annual
Schedule
Saturday, April 13, 2019
7:00 am - 5K Start - Medford City Hall
7:30 am - Mayor's Cup Awards - Justice Building
7:50 am - Mayor's Cup 1 Mile - Justice Building
8:00 am - Scholarships Awarded - Medford City Hall
8:05 am - National Anthem
8:10 am - Wheelchair Start - Medford City Hall
8:20 am - 10 Mile Start - Medford City Hall
8:30 am - Mayor's Cup 2 Mile - Justice Building
8:00 am to 10:00 am - YMCA Open House
11:00 am - 10 Mile course closes
11:00 am - Parade starts
2018 Runner Statistics
10 Mile: 759 runners, 51% Male, 49% Female 5K: 1,316 runners, 60% Female, 40% Male
Runners were from 15 states: Alaska, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Maryland,
Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, Washington.
Media Partners
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2019 Pear Blossom Run Sponsors Welcome to the Pear Blossom Run The Rogue Valley’s #1 Athletic Event
Important instructions REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS ONLY. Permits and insurance require participants to be registered. No animals, skateboards, bikes, skates or other wheeled devices permitted. Baby strollers are allowed in all races. CHIP ON THE RACE NUMBER. Your timing chip is affixed to the race bib. All you need
to do is wear your bib. Please follow these rules: 1. Wear the bib on the front of your shirt. This is important for identification purposes
during the race. 2. Participants must wear the race bib assigned to them, run in the event signed-up
for, and start at the designated time in order to receive a finish time. 3. Do NOT crumple or fold your bib as this will damage the timing chip resulting in
no time. 4. Do NOT remove the timing chip from your bib. 5. Do NOT hug anyone up against your bib immediately as you are finishing. This
results in preventing the timing chip from sending its signal. 6. You can keep or throw away your bib and timing chip. If you choose to recycle
your chip you MUST leave it affixed to the bib thereby recycling the bib as well. RESTROOMS. Restrooms are available near the start/finish line, near the Justice building and at intervals along the course. WATER STATIONS. Every 2.5 miles or less. START/FINISH LINE. All timing systems will be reset one minute prior to the start. Remain behind the line until the start so your chip does not trigger an early starting time. Your time starts when your chip crosses line so no reason to crowd. The first person to cross the line is the winner in case of ties. Faster runners line-up first. The finish line is the same place for the 5K and 10 Mile. PROBLEMS. If you experience difficulties of any kind, please stop; go to one of the aide stations or patrol units and indicate you need assistance. TIME RESTRICTIONS. All course monitoring, support services, and finish line timing will cease at the designated times in order to facilitate other Pear Blossom activities. This is a big day for our community; the run is one of many activities for you to enjoy. TIME LIMITS. 10 mile - 2 hours and 40 minutes (16:00 mile pace) 5K - 60 minutes (19:18 mile pace)
From the Mayor of Medford:
“Thanks for allowing me to
participate in a wonderful event.
I cannot imagine how much effort
goes into making things run as
smoothly as they do.”
Regards,
Gary Wheeler
Results Results are posted on-line at www.pearblossomrun.com
WINNERS: 1977: Frank Shorter, Colorado Heather Tolford, Eugene
1978: Kelly Jensen, Medford Susan Rossiter, Washington
1979: Leonard Hill, Phoenix Teresa Barrios, California
1980: Leonard Hill, Phoenix JoAnn Dahlkoetter, Montana
1981: Bill McChesney, Eugene Tina Moran, Corvallis
1982: Ric Sayre, Ashland Gail Volk, Washington
1983: Bill McChesney, Eugene Marilyn Mathews, Eugene
1984: Jon Anderson, Eugene Terry Kern, Bend
1985: Paul Raether, Portland Kristen Haeckler, Corvallis
1986: Ken Hunter, Eugene Susan Long, Eugene
1987: Ken Hunter, Eugene Mary Alecio, Virginia
1988: Matt Cato, Portland Karen Rayle, Eugene
1989: Peter Fitch, Portland Heather Tolford, Eugene
1990: Matt Cato, Portland Debra Myra, Portland
1991: Tracy Garrison, Medford Deanna Schiedler, Mt. Angel
1992: Roger Dix, Chico, CA Deanna Schiedler, Mt. Angel
1993: Matt Cato, Portland Deanna Schiedler-O’Neil, Canby
1994: Matt Messner, Coos Bay Deanna Schiedler-O’Neil, Canby
1995: Tim Julian, Ashland Deanna Schiedler-O’Neil, Canby
1996: Matt Messner, North Bend Deanna Schiedler-O’Neil, Canby
1997: Rich Brown, Tumwater, WA Kathy Herrmann, Eugene
1998: Tim Julian, Ashland Cheryl Tronson, Bend
1999: Michael Dudley, Bend Rosa Gutierrez, San Jose, CA
2000 & 2001: Ian Solof, Portland Deanna Schiedler-O’Neil, Canby
2002: Damian Baldovino, Lakeview Rose Gutierrez, Glendale
2003: Max King, Bend Deanna Schiedler-O’Neil, Canby
2004: Max King, Bend Rosa Gutierrez, Glendale
2005 & 2006: Max King, Bend Sopagna Eap, Eugene
2007: Matt Barnhart, Eugene Melody Fairchild, Eugene
2008: John Lucas, Eugene Kalin Ritzenhein, Eugene
2009: Max King, Bend Alanna Steinert Garcia, Grants Pass
2010: Aaron Rono, Sante Fe, NM Jenn Shelton, Ashland
2011 & 2012: Max King, Bend Marci Klimek, Caldwell, ID
2013: David Laney, Ashland Marci Klimek, Bend
2014: Trevor Palmer, Medford Marci Klimek, Bend
2015: Trevor Palmer, Medford Marci Klimek, Bend
2016: Cole Watson, Rogue River Carrie Fleskes, Medford
2017: Cole Watson, Rogue River Marci Klimek, Cambridge, MA
2018: Chris Platano, Portland Heather Johnson, Medford Note: 1977 to 1980 was 13 miles, 1981 to 1989 was 20K (12.4 miles),
1990 to present is 10 miles.
Pear Blossom Scholarships 10 years of winners
2009 • Kayleigh Tyerman, Crater • Piper Delany, South Medford • Zach Elliot, Crater • Elliot Jantzer, Phoenix 2010 • Mary Bennion, St. Mary's • Camelia Mayfield, Ashland • Andrew Jordan, North Medford • Josh Elliott, Crater • Morgan Martin, St Mary's • Cole Watson, Rogue River 2011 • Ryan Perry, South Medford • Jennifer Zhu, North Medford • Jessica Vig, Crater • Max Runia, Crater 2012 • Lauren Morgan, South Medford • Neil Seibert, Crater 2013 • Niko Tutland, South Medford • Carmen Mejia, South Medford
• Camden Stemple, South Medford 2014 • Ethan Cannon, South Medford • Gracie Tostenson, Crater
• Raymond Schireman, North Medford
2015 • Devon Rodman, Crater
• Timothy McPherson, Cascade Christian
• Nevina DeLuca, Phoenix • Lela Stemple, South Medford
2016 • Jordon Monroe, Crater • Amy Watson, South Medford • Marissa Dobry, St. Mary’s 2017 • Tyler Blind, Illinois Valley • Mathan Edwards, Crater • Griffin Hokanson, Crater • Margaret Faliano, Crater 2018 • Claire Ebert, North Medford • Luke Ramirez, South Medford • Andy Monroe, Crater • Ariana Marks, Crater • Nathan Burton, Grants Pass • Melody McGrath, Grants Pass
2018 Scholarship Winners
From left to right: Claire Ebert (North Medford HS),
Luke Ramirez (South Medford HS), Andy Monroe (Crater HS), Ariana Marks (Crater HS), Nathan Burton (Grants
Pass HS), Melody McGrath (Grants Pass HS)
Over $105,000 awarded since 1985 to graduating Jackson County
High School seniors who have been active in cross-country or long
distance running. Winners are selected for running ability and
academic standing plus recommendations of teachers and coaches.
Donations to the Pear Blossom Run Scholarship Foundation led by
Arnie Klott come from:
1. Your donation added to the entry form
2. Southern Oregon Runners Stagecoach Run proceeds
3. Dermatology and Laser Associates of Medford, LLP
Race proceeds also benefit local kids, families and schools through
the YMCA’s Annual Strong Communities Fundraising Campaign.
The YMCA is a charitable, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Tax ID#: 93-0391645.
10 Mile Records
9 & under F Esperansa Morales, Klamath Falls 1:14:59 2018
M Michael Maiorano, Medford 1:29:29 2014
10 - 14: F Lela Stemple, Medford 1:10:55 2011
M Michael Majorano, Medford 1:02:14 2018
15 - 19: F Rhiana Jones, Grants Pass 1:05:14 1995
M Nathan May, Talent 53:26 2004
20 - 24: F Heather Johnson, Medford 57:56 2018
M Max King, Bend 51:01 2004
25 - 29: F ★★ Marci Klimek, Bend 57:03 2015
M ★★ Cole Watson, Ashland 49:05 2017
30 - 34: F Deanna O’Neil, Canby 57:07 1995
M Max King, Bend 49:10 2011
35 - 39: F Rosa Gutierrez, Glendale 57:38 2002
M Max King, Bend 50:31 2017
40 - 44: F Cheryl Tronson, Bend 1:00:43 1998
M Damian Baldovino, Lakeview 52:01 2008
45 - 49: F Jill Pettibone, Roseburg 1:02:39 2013
M Mike Heffernam, Portland 53:15 1990
50 - 54: F Rosa Gutierrez, San Jose, CA 1:05:15 2017
M Leonard Hill, Klamath Falls 56:17 2003
55 - 59: F Pam Turner, Eugene 1:10:10 2001
M Leonard Hill, Klamath Falls 59:05 2008
60 - 64: F Suzanne Ray, Jacksonville 1:12:09 2014
M Doug Winn, Portland 58.38 2010
65 - 69: F Suzanne Ray, Jacksonville 1:15:31 2018
M John Keston, McMinnville 1:03:09 1992
70 - 74: F Joann Hall, Redding, CA 1:30:16 2016
M Peter Fish, Gold Hill 1:14:41 2006
75 - 79: F Joann Hall, Redding, CA 1:31:05 2017
M John Keston, McMinnville 1:13:18 2002
80 - 84: F Eleanor Holbrook, Central Point 2:48:47 2010
M John Keston, Sunriver 1:23:39 2006
85 - 89: M Mel Shine, Medford 1:55:35 1994
Wheelchair: F Sylvia Lee, Glendale 1:13:38 1990
M ★★ Corey Hartgrave, Medford 35:39 2014
★★ = Course record holders
Runners who
have finished all 42
Pear Blossom Runs:
Leonard Hill
Mike Barrett
Tim Rose
Kenny White
Jerry Swartsley
5K Records 9 & under: F Whitney West, Medford 25:57 2015
M David Brown, Central Point 22:50 2014
10 - 14: F Emma Schmerbach, Medford 19:41 2015
M Eric Olsen, Central Point 17:59 2014
15 - 19: F Stephanie Croy, Medford 20:09 2012
M ★★ Travis Neuman, Bend 15:17 2013
20 - 24: F Sierra Walker, Ashland 19:03 2014
M Max Runia, Medford 15:57 2014
25 - 29: F Desiree Piter, Medford 19:14 2017
M Cameron Kruez, Ashland 16:53 2014
30 - 34: F ★★ Mercy Ray, Jacksonville 18:32 2012
M Glen Tucker, Grants Pass 16:08 2013
35 - 39: F ★★ Sera Mathewes, Gold Hill 18:32 2015
M Mathew Ringer, Portland 19:02 2013
40 - 44: F Vicki Boyer, Grants Pass 19:33 2015
M Justin Loftus, Ashland 17:36 2013
45 - 49: F Christen Mansuetti, Phoenix 21:20 2017
M John Lotts, Central Point 20:09 2012
50 - 54: F Jane Podolski, Medford 22:31 2012
M Lance Westland, Medford 19:15 2012
55 - 59: F Joann Laughlin, Medford 23:31 2016
M Grif Wilder, Gold Hill 18:32 2018
60 - 64: F Kori Frasier, Coquille 24:35 2018
M Michael Holland, Novato, CA 19:44 2013
65 - 69: F Sandi Wittle, Medford 25:53 2015
M Herve Pastre, Nevada City, CA 19:28 2015
70 - 74: F Carol Lawrence, Horse Creek, CA 29:35 2017
M John Shaw, Beaverton 23:49 2016
75 - 79: F Norma Smith, Jacksonville 38:28 2013
M John Shaw, Beaverton 25:00 2018
80 - 84: F Heather Meenaghan, Medford 47:50 2015
M Sammy Vandenburg, Eagle Point 31:40 2017
85 - 89: F Joyce Lawrence, Central Point 51:28 2012
M John Norberg, Eureka, CA 46:29 2013
90+: M John Norberg, Eureka, CA 1:00:19 2018
★★ = Course record holders
Volunteers Make It Happen We couldn’t do it without you!
Chuck Whiteley &
Rich Stanfield, Race Directors
Thanks to all of the
volunteers who make
the Pear Run a huge
success!
Pear Blossom Run Everywhere Have shirt, Will travel
We want your photo wearing
a Pear Blossom Run shirt! E-mail us at [email protected]
Stella Chen Russell in
Kaohsiung, Taiwan Gary Bricher & Marilyn Nippold
in Ulswater, United Kingdom
The Thomas Family
A touching story of them all
shown here wearing their shirts
in 2016. Then their daughter
McKenna Thomas, a 4th grade
student at Jefferson Elementary
School, wins the Mayor’s Cup
t-shirt
design
contest
in 2018
shown
here with
Medford
Mayor,
Gary
Wheeler!
Top Rogue Valley Finishers Bill Bowerman Award
25 years of winners
1994 Teresa Walton, Ashland Matt Pinder, Ashland
1995 Sandy Rowan, Medford Tim Julian, Ashland
1996 Jesica Arbogast, Ashland Scott Martin, Ashland
1997 Bonnie Havens, Medford Dan Olmstead, Medford
1998 Bonnie Havens, Medford Tim Julian, Ashland
1999 Sally Johnson, Medford Grier Gatlin, Talent
2000 Kimberly Gumaer, Jacksonville Perry Custance, Medford
2001 Bonnie Havens, Medford Robert Julian, Ashland
2002 Felecia Hazel, Ashland Trevor Coolidge, Medford
2003 Heidi Backlund, Medford Bob Julian, Ashland
2004 Kim Bricker, Shady Cove Justin Loftus, Ashland
2005 Alanna Steinert, Phoenix Tim Julian, Ashland
2006 Susan Holt, Medford Tim Julian, Ashland
2007 Rebecca Antley, Jacksonville Robert Julian, Ashland
2008 Eric Skaggs, Ashland Ali Miles, Jacksonville
2009 Jenn Shelton, Ashland Glen Tucker, Medford
2010 Jenn Shelton, Ashland Scott Becker, Medford
2011 Bree Ray, Jacksonville Glen Tucker, Grants Pass
2012 Marci Klimek, Phoenix - 10 Mile Glen Tucker, Grants Pass - 10 Mile Mercy Ray, Jacksonville - 5K Blake Spencer, Medford - 5K
2013 Sera Mathewes, Gold Hill - 10 Mile David Laney, Ashland - 10 Mile Holly Hight, Ashland - 5K Glen Tucker, Grants Pass - 5K
2014 Stacie Koehler, Medford - 10 Mile Trevor Palmer, Medford - 10 Mile Corey Hartgrave, Medford - 10 Mile Wheelchair/Handcycle Michele Holcomb, Medford - 5K Max Runia, Medford - 5K
2015 Michele Holcomb, Medford - 10 Mile Trevor Palmer, Medford - 10 Mile Corey Hartgrave, Medford - 10 Mile Wheelchair/Handcycle Sera Mathewes, Gold Hill - 5K
Lars Weston, Ashland - 5K
2016 Carrie Fleskes, Medford - 10 Mile Cole Watson, Rogue River - 10 Mile Corey Hartgrave, Medford - 10 Mile Wheelchair/Handcycle Amelia Bueche, Ashland - 5K Erik Olsen, Central Point - 5K
2017 Heather Johnson, Medford - 10 Mile Cole Watson, Ashland - 10 Mile Corey Hartgrave, Grants Pass – 10 Mile Wheelchair Sera Mathewes, Ashland - 5K Matthew Medina, White City – 5K
2018 Heather Johnson, Medford - 10 Mile Dan Lindstrom, Central Pt. - 10 Mile Corey Hartgrave, Grants Pass – 10 Mile Wheelchair Desiree Piter, Medford - 5K Matthew Medina, White City – 5K
"What a great thing you have done for the community"
~ William "Bill" Bowerman, Founder of Nike shoes
Historical Highlights
1971 - July 24 - Zellah and Jerry Swartsley, returning home from
graduate school at Montana State University, stopped in Salt Lake City
where a marathon was held and Jerry would finish 8th. An idea was
born! Six years later it would become a reality - Pear Blossom Run.
1977 – Zellah and Jerry Swartsley hold the first Pear Blossom Run.
Frank Shorter, Olympic Marathon Gold and Silver Medalist, is the first
winner of the event. About 200 runners were expected yet 546
finished!
1978 - The running boom was on! Pear Blossom became the first
race in Oregon to have a "limited field" – 750 runners compete.
1979 - Computers were used for the first time in results. Governor
Atiyeh started the race.
1980 - The race was broadcast on radio for the first time. Entries
broke 1,000.
1981 - The race was changed from 13 miles to 20 kilometers. The
race was televised for the first time.
1982 - The 1,500 limit was reached in three weeks.
1983 - The race was dedicated in honor of former Medford resident,
Olympic coach, and founder of Nike, Bill Bowerman.
1984 - Fred Spiegelberg, an institution among Oregon football
coaches, fired the starting gun. Entries broke 2,000 for the first time.
1985 - Pear Blossom was part of Medford’s 100 Year Centennial
Celebration. A scholarship program was created. Zellah & Jerry
Swartsley inducted as charter members to the Medford Sports Hall
of Fame.
1986 - A wheelchair division was initiated.
1988 - A trophy and VCR was given to the school with the greatest
percentage of participants in the Mayor’s Cup. Mayor Lausmann
started the event.
1989 - Mickey Mouse started the Mayor’s Cup.
1990 - Due to traffic and safety concerns the event is changed to
10 miles.
1991 - Pear Blossom exceeds 3,000 participants. A monument is
dedicated at the starting line by Medford City Hall.
1992 - A two mile event was added to the Mayor’s Cup one mile
event. Cash prizes were awarded to schools in the Mayor’s Cup.
1993 - Pear Blossom tops 4,000 participants.
1995 - A 5K race was added. Pear Blossom topped 5,000 participants.
It snowed for the very first time on Pear Blossom.
1997 - Thirty-four visitors from Medford’s sister city, Alba, Italy
participated in the event.
1998 - Pear Blossom and the Portland Marathon were Oregon’s only
selections as "One of the Best Runs in the U.S."
2000 - A website www.pearblossomrun.com was established.
2005 - Former scholarship winner, Max King returns home to become
the first male 3-time winner while shattering the course record.
2007 - The Rogue Valley Family YMCA took over the Mayor’s Cup
one mile and two mile fun run races. Online registration was added.
2008 - The chip, a state of the art, high-tech timing system utilizing
a transponder attached to the shoe, was used for the first time in the
10 mile.
2010 - A disposable timing chip was used for the first time. Results
for the 5K were kept for the first time.
2011 - The 5K takes on a new name - Rogue Valley Medical Center
Heart & Sole 5K.
2012 - After thirty-five years, co-founders and race directors,
Zellah & Jerry Swartsley, passed the baton, giving the 5K & 10 mile
races to the Rogue Valley Family
YMCA under the leadership
of Brad Russell. Rich Stanfield
and Steven Buxton become the
new race directors.
2013 - The 5K race sets new
all-time record of 2,132 runners
registered.
2016 - 40th Anniversary with
special shirts and medals.
2017 - Marci Klimek wins her
sixth Pear Blossom 10 mile race.
Cole Watson sets new 10 mile
course record. 2019 Shirt Design