Syracuse PACE Race Brings in Record First Place Time in Series History

John Itati sets record with 13:45 time in victory

(SYRACUSE, NY) - Approximately 400 participants turned out for the Syracuse PACE Race, part of the 12th Annual Syracuse Festival of Races, to see the fastest 5K time in PACE Race history.

John Itati, of Royersfield, PA, set the all-time PACE Race 5K record with a time of 13:45 holding off one of the fastest PACE Race fields to date.

"We're ecstatic with the level of participation in this year's race as well as the tremendous finishing times that were recorded," said David Oja, Syracuse PACE Race director. "I'd like to thank every one of the finisher's for their support in this important, life-saving fight."

Top finishers in the Syracuse PACE Race 5K are:

"I am extremely pleased with the event from a management and professionalism aspect," said Mandy Deas, PACE Race Series Director. "The times turned in were out of this world, including a new all-time Series record. We're already making plans for a return visit in 2005."

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The PACE Race series kicked off June 20 in Pittsburgh, PA and ends November 20 in Tampa, FL and Atlanta, GA. The PACE Race Series is presented by Aventis and supported by the Prostate Cancer Education Council, PowerBar, Propel, Madhava, and Kettle Chips. For more information, visit www.pcaw.com or call (303) 316-4685.