The 2021 NXR Heartland races have come and gone, and the results are in! We've been tracking the action all year, and now it's time to take a look at some of the most noteworthy races of the year. From 5Ks to half marathons and everything in between, 2021 was a great year for runners of all skill levels. Let's take a look at some of the highlights of the NXR Heartland races.
The 5K Races
NXR Heartland had a total of five 5K races throughout 2021. The first of these was the Heartland 5K, which took place in April. The race saw a total of 483 runners take part and the winner was Ryan Fenton, who ran the course in an impressive 17 minutes and 11 seconds. The second race was the Spring 5K, which took place in June. This race had a total of 817 runners and the winner was Johnathan Miller, with a time of 17 minutes and 13 seconds.
The third 5K race was the Summer 5K, which was held in August. This race had a total of 1,076 runners and the winner was Patrick Schmitt, who ran the course in a time of 17 minutes and 20 seconds. The fourth 5K was the Fall 5K, which was held in October. This race saw a total of 1,309 runners and the winner was Todd Geer, who ran the course in a time of 17 minutes and 25 seconds.
The fifth and final 5K race of the year was the Winter 5K, which was held in December. A total of 1,546 runners took part in this race and the winner was Johnathon Miller, who ran the course in a time of 17 minutes and 22 seconds. Overall, the 5Ks of 2021 were incredibly competitive and it was great to see so many people out running and having fun.
The 10K Races
NXR Heartland had a total of three 10K races throughout 2021. The first of these was the Heartland 10K, which was held in April. The race saw a total of 568 runners take part and the winner was Ryan Fenton, who ran the course in an impressive 35 minutes and 20 seconds. The second race was the Spring 10K, which took place in June. This race had a total of 939 runners and the winner was Johnathan Miller, with a time of 36 minutes and 10 seconds.
The third and final 10K race of the year was the Summer 10K, which was held in August. This race had a total of 1,213 runners and the winner was Patrick Schmitt, who ran the course in a time of 36 minutes and 15 seconds. Overall, the 10Ks of 2021 were incredibly competitive and it was great to see so many people out running and having a great time.
The Half Marathon Races
NXR Heartland had a total of two half marathon races throughout 2021. The first of these was the Heartland Half Marathon, which was held in April. The race saw a total of 848 runners take part and the winner was Ryan Fenton, who ran the course in an impressive 1 hour, 17 minutes and 10 seconds. The second race was the Summer Half Marathon, which took place in August. This race had a total of 1,268 runners and the winner was Johnathon Miller, with a time of 1 hour, 17 minutes and 30 seconds.
Overall, the half marathons of 2021 were incredibly competitive and it was great to see so many people out running and pushing themselves to their limits. The competitors showed an incredible amount of determination and dedication and it was great to see them all come together to compete in such a challenging event.
Conclusion
The 2021 NXR Heartland races were incredibly competitive and it was great to see so many people out running and having a great time. From 5Ks to half marathons and everything in between, there was something for everyone. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for the NXR Heartland races and we can't wait to see what lies ahead!
