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Canterbury Opening Day 5K Race Results
The first Opening Day 5K got off to a great start with 170 runners and walkers crossing the finish line on a beautiful Spring day. John Minervino of Higganum was the overall winner in 19:25 and the first female finisher was Cindy Ouelette from Moosup in 21:20. As usual, the many members of the 169 Society that participated made it an event with their enthusiasm and overall energy.
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Santa Made Me Do It Race Results & Photos
The first Santa Made Me Do It 5K was held on Saturday, December 6th in Bethlehem, CT under challenging conditions. But the cold and the rain didn’t stop the 130 runners who braved the weather, and tackled the rolling hills and beautiful countryside surrounding the town center. All were upbeat and enthusiastic, many decked out in seasonal attire. There were running Santas, snow princesses, elves, reindeer, and about a hundred tutus.
The day started with a kid’s fun run and then moved on to the 5K race. The first finisher was James McKirdy from New Britain followed by Ian McDonald from Haddam Neck and Paul Baldini from North Haven. The first female finisher was Christy Piepmeier from Amston, followed by Sophia Rickevicius from Watertown and Hildie Heck from Lyme.
The 169ers were out in force. The club, whose mission is to complete a timed road race in each of Connecticut’s 169 towns, was its usual boisterous self, cheering on every runner with gusto. A special cheer was reserved for Laurie Von Schmidt who completed her 100th town.
Complete results can be found at Cool Running here.
Check out race photos on Flickr.
Stamford Stand up for Youth 5k
After a week of rain and cold, overcast days, the sun came out and the temperatures rose to a balmy 65 in time for the first “Stamford Stand Up For Youth 5K” Over 100 runners and walkers came out to support RF Youth Boxing, a local non-profit whose mission is to mentor at risk teens by directing them in the discipline of boxing.
Everyone enjoyed the course, which made its way along the shore in downtown Stamford and through Kosciuszko Park, as well as the post race party. Plans are now underway for the 2015 edition.
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Union Strides for Scholars Race Results & Report
The sky was overcast, the temperature was cool, and the leaves were at their peak color in Bigelow Hollow State Park when the gun went off to start the first annual “Strides For Scholars” 5K. The course began on Bigelow Pond Rd for a half a mile before veering off road on trails that led to Breakneck Pond where they turned around and returned to the finish line. In all, 130 runners and walkers took on the challenge.
Having a huge presence at the race were many members of the 169 Society, whose mission is the run a timed road race in each of Connecticut’s 169 towns. Member Tom Walsh hit his 100th town and, as is the custom, ran in the traditional tutu.
Awards
The overall winner for the men was Bruce Christensen and for the women, Hildie Heck. Rounding out the top three for the men were John Minervino and Ken Clark. For the women, it was Laura Rutkowski and Katie Ouelette. Click here for Race Results and Awards.
Union School Association Scholarship Foundation
This event was put on by the Union School Association Scholarship Foundation as a way to gain some visibility and to help fund their annual scholarship to selected Union School graduates. Several dozen of their members attended to volunteer or to run or both. See more information on the Scholarship Foundation here.
Photos
Check out photos from the event on the First Mile Flickr page.
After the race, people hung around for post-race snacks, fellowship, and to talk
about next year.
Hartland Harvest Run: Race Results & Report
The 2014 edition of the Hartland Harvest Run went off with much fanfare on a beautiful October morning; perfect for racing. The race had been run for a couple of years by members of the Bethaney Lutheran Church to aid a local family in need. It went into hiatus for a couple of years but came back to life this year to much success. Once again the Bethany Lutheran Church hosted the race that drew over 100 runners who all enjoyed a run through the rolling countryside as the Fall foliage was peaking. As runners assembled at the starting line, they were welcomed by Pastor Roger Viksnes who started things off with a prayer. Then the runners were off, including Pastor Roger who ended up in 19th place.
Awards
First across the finish line was Bruce Christopher who ran a fast 19:15, followed by John Miervino and Paul Baldini in almost a dead heat at 19:57. The first female to finish was Kathleen Shaw, 5th overall, in 21:32, followed by Joan Makowski and Francis Armentano. The award for the most enthusiastic went to all of the members of the 169 Society who really made this an event. Click here for Race Results and Awards.
Pictures
Check out photos from the event on the First Mile Flickr page.
Thanks to everyone who came out and helped make this a successful event. Everyone had a great time, a donation was made to the East Hartland Fuel Bank, and already, the groundwork has been laid for the 2015 race.
Benny’s Run: Results & Race Report
On Saturday, Oct 4, the 2nd Annual Benny’s Run took place in East Hampton, CT. It was a cool and overcast October morning, and then it started to rain. In other words, the perfect day for a road race!
Over 200 runners and walkers lined up at the starting line on Spellman’s Point Rd and, after being welcomed by race organizer Holly Neiweem, started their way around beautiful Lake Pocotopaug. The course was downhill and fast as participants made their way to East Hampton High School and the finish line. The race was followed by a Kid’s Fun Run, awards and a raffle. Everyone was then invited to a post-race barbecue at Sears Park.
Awards
Awards were then presented to the top three overall male and female finishers. The first runner to cross the finish line was Pat Hammond in 19:03 followed by the first female finisher, Emily Sienna, in 20:54. The next two male finishers were Joseph Gephardt in 21:05 and Chaddy Daddy in 21:44. The second and third place female finishers were Nicole Decristoforo in 23:00 and Nikki Muhlberg in 24:30. A total of 94 runners and over 100 walkers completed the distance. Click here for runner results.
Benny’s Fund
The race was started by Holly Neiweem and her family in memory of her brother, Benny Neiweem, who tragically committed suicide in 2013. Benny was a much loved and admired standout athlete and involved member of the community.
All proceeds from this event support the Benny Fund which advocates for suicide awareness and prevention and awards scholarships. See more information on the Benny Fund here.
Photos
Check out photos from the event on the First Mile Flickr page.
Plans are already underway for the 2015 Benny’s Run.
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