The race results for 3rd Annual Stroemann Back on My Feet 20in24 are in!

Here you can find the names and times of the  top contenders in each race. While all of the participants performed admirably, there were a few amongst the legion of runners that stood out in each category.

See all of the detailed race results on the website of our partner Pretzel City Sports here or see below for a condensed version.
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See the rest of our photos here.

Official race photos provided by Island Photo.

See photos from runner Liz Felten on Facebook here.

See more photos from Helene Horn on her Facebook page here.

See more photos from participant Jerry Mattern on his Facebook page here.

Our IT partner Lantium shared some photos of the Midnight Madness Run on their Facebook page here ; participant Jerry Mattern did the same here; as did Friend of Back on My Feet Evelyn Orenbuch, who posted a gallery of photos here.

Wanting to offer even more comprehensive coverage of the Third Annual Stroehmann Back on My Feet 20in24, we took to Twitter, offering updates on the leader board, race organization and happenings around Boathouse Row and the 8.4 race course loop.

Through the weekend, at least two dozen runners, volunteers, supporters and curious digital passers-by got involved in the conversation by following and adding to #20in24. We also had a great dialogue happening from our organization’s @BackonMyFeet account and one specified @20in24.

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Serge Aborna, who ran 146.7 miles to win the Lone Ranger ultra marathon portion of the Third Annual Stroehmann Back on My Feet 20in24, accepts his first place plaque and $3,000 in cash from Back on My Feet Founder and race organizer Anne Mahlum on Sunday, July 18, 2010.

Serge Arbona, the handyman-by-day, competitive distance runner by weekend, once again bested a competitive crowd of Lone Ranger ultra marathoners at the Third Annual Stroehmann Back on My Feet 20in24 race event.

After kicking off the race from the back of the pack 10 a.m. Saturday morning, Arbona, 45, traveled 146.7 miles by 10 a.m. Sunday morning, 24 hours later. That total is nearly a half mile longer than the course record he set at last year’s 20in24.

“I pushed myself harder this year,” said Arbona, sitting in the medical tent after the race’s conclusion, nibbling on a slice of pizza and wearing large bandages to help ice down his knees. “I hope to be back and do the same next year.”

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Back on My Feet’s signature event is upon us.

This weekend, July 17-18, is the Third Annual Stroehmann Back on My Feet 20in24 race event along the Schuylkill River trail starting at Lloyd Hall near Boathouse Row in Philadelphia.

We are still seeking volunteers to support the more than 1,500 runners — including 50 of our members experiencing homelessness — who will be participating in the event’s four races. Sign up here!

Some 250 of the event’s participants will be running the Lone Ranger ultra marathon, many gunning to complete more than 100 miles, or 12 laps of the course’s 8.4 mile loop. Read more about some of those runners here.

Also, meet some of the most celebrated competitors in this year’s race here.

In Philadelphia THIS WEEKEND, July 17-18, will be the The Third Annual Stroehmann Back on My Feet 20in24 Relay Challenge, Lone Ranger Ultra Marathon, Midnight Madness Run & Pajama Loop, benefiting our mission. Register for one of the races here or read more about them here.

Ahead of the race, we’ll be sharing here some of the faces of those who will be there. Read others here.

Below, Cintia Bock, shares training tips and his special recipe for what she’ll be eating after running for 24 hours.

Name: Cintia Bock

Hometown: Brasilia, Brazil

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At left, Serge Arbona, at top Anna Piskorska and Sabrina Moran and at bottom Bill Allen and Attila Vozar.

At 10 a.m. on July 17, one week from tomorrow, the third annual Stroehmann Back on My Feet 20in24 race event will kick off, featuring four races, lots of camaraderie, excitement, energy and some of the best ultra marathon racers around.

So who’s trying to win the ultra marathon highlight of the weekend’s Stroehmann Back on My Feet 20in24?

Let’s meet just a few of our highlighted runners.

• Serge Arbona — The two-time 20in24 overall winner is returning to defend his crown. He holds the 20in24 course record of 146.28, in addition to having held three long-distance world records, including the most consecutive miles in a 24-hour period on a treadmill with 152.27.
• Bill Allen — The U.S. National 24-hour running team member from Maryland is hoping to run 150 miles. Read a profile on him here
• Attila Vozar- An accomplished 36-year-old Hungarian runner making the long trip to participate. He won the Dallas Ultracentric 24-hour race in 2008 with 146 miles.
• Sabrina Moran — 23-year-old graduate student from Vernon Township, New Jersey and is eying Anna’s course record. See some of her times here
• Anna Piskorska — The Poland-native who now lives in Reading, Pa., was the top-placing female at last year’s 20in24 and took the women’s silver medal at the 2009 USA 24-Hour Championship with 132.6 miles. Read more about her here.

Make your case below for you or other serious competitors in the Lone Ranger ultra marathon or other 20in24 races!

A video of  Jennifer Van Allen, Senior Editor of Runner’s World, showcases her, along with others, past 20in24 preparation prior to the races.

Runner’s World is a magazine devoted to all things running and its website includes everything from runner’s blogs to race information to purchasable gear. The video features Van Allen speaking about her anticipation for Back on My Feet’s 20in24, as well as other’s accounts–such as Anne Mahlum.

The video can be viewed below or via YouTube, here.
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