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With the plethora of local races on the calendar, it is imperative for runners to jump in and support those events they hold most dear. If you expect to see your favorite event (s) on the list of upcoming races, it is necessary for them to receive your support. So, pick out several events that you enjoy and let the organizers know that they can count on you to be there for them.
Volunteers can make or break the future of many events. There remains good reason to support your local races and health and fitness are among them. There are many running classes currently underway in the county and seeing the smiling faces of graduates at the finish lines is testimony to their success. These graduates are in fact the future of local running organizations. When they realize the benefits they accrue from running, a good number will gladly give of their time to support causes that benefit from the fees they pay to participate in events.
I recall when I discovered that running was something I enjoyed, getting involved with race management was a logical next step. At the time, I was trying to quit smoking and, luckily for me, I was able to trade the smoking for running. I can say that was the best decision I have ever made. It was reinforced by the fact that you meet some of the nicest people when you get into running.
Combining a healthy activity with making new friends is a formula for success. And, when you have the great running weather we have enjoyed this spring, you can see the reason to keep at it. Enjoy your running – you are very lucky to be able to get out and improve your fitness level!
LOCAL RACE RESULTS
June 3, Zooma Races (5K, 10K, half marathon)/Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Sstadium (1,064 finishers)
5K (133 finishers)
Top 3 finishers: 1. Alix Bray, Severna Park 27:57; 2. Lauren Kester, Atlanta, GA 28:25; 3. Kristine Kester, Duluth, GA 28:27
Age Group Winners:
14 & over: Emory Lewis, Annapolis 31:05
15-19: Mackenzie Dillon, Annapolis 30:45
20-24: Lauren Kester, Atlanta, GA 28:25
25-29: Logan Dilts, Steensville 2854
30-34: Jenna Lerro, Crofton 29:04
35-39: Lori Nedd, Essex 32:16
40-44: Erin Dillon, Annapolis 30:46
45-49: Alix Bray, Severna Park 27:57
50-54: Kristine Kester, Duluth, GA 28;27
55-59: Beth Pendergast, Severna Park 31:54
60-64: Debby Ney, Chalfont, PA 33:25
65-69: Dorothy Powell, Hollywood 44:33
70-74: Barbara Wendell, Annapolis 39:13
10K (544 finishers)
Top 3 finishers: 1. Bridgit Holt, Gambrills 41:19; 2. Christine Blanchard, Chevy Chase 44:33; 3. Christiana Cook, Severna Park 45:04
Age Group Winners:
14 & under: Marilda Marinello, Annapolis, 59:01
15-19: Courteney Hangliter, Deale 57:07
20-24: Jessica Molloy, Annapolis 49:10
25-29: Lauren Seserko, Baltimore 49:57
30-34: Carli Murphy, Dover, DE, 45:18
35-39: Bridgit Holt, Gambrills, 41:19
40-44: Christine Blanchard, Chevy Chase 44:33
45-49: Cassandra Williams, Baltimore 52:24
50-54: Lisa Mills, Bel Air, 53:08
55:59: Mitchell Murphy, Whitehall, 51:55
60-64: Sharon Solomon, Gaithersburg 55:19
65-69: Carol Jelich, Queenstown 1:17:29
70-74: Sandra Timmons, Alexandria 1:08: 00
75-79: Sharon Wollman, Annapolis 1:17:41
HALF MARATHON
Top 3 finishers: 1. Ashalynn Perez, Annapolis 1:31:21; 2. Kimberly Reddy, Riva, 1:38:47; 3. Amanda Bulmahn, Crofton 1:40:14
Age Group Winners:
15-19: Katie Luscher, Norfolk, VA, 1:46:18
20-24: Casey Moore, Newark, DE, 1:42:39
25-29: Ashalynn Perez, Annapolis 1:31:21
30-34: Amanda Bulmahn, Crofton 1:40:14
35-39: Kimberly Reddy, Riva, 1:38:47
40-44: Mara Whiteman, Pasadena, 1:49:54
45-49: Kimberly Versack, Potomac 1:51:57
50-54: Mary Bowman, Silver Spring, 1:48:12
55-59: Stacy Vanderberg, Concord, NC, 2:08:01
60-64: Julie Scheide, Arnold, 2:16:43
65-69: Karen Whittington, Baltimore 2:16:01
June 3, AA County Rec & Parks Take to the Trails Race/Annapolis
Overall Winners: Male – Dave Twist 36:10; Female -Jessica Gerard 45:10
Age group winners:
19 & under: Male – Ryan Militello 53:38; Female – Mia Slote 1:13:30
20-29: Male – John Ping 43:29; Female – Madison Gray 53:40
30-39: Male – Carl Zacarias 42:23; Female – Jeanie Denison 47:26
40-40: Male – Jason Gerard 41:54; Female – Karyn Hessler 55:20
50-59: Male – Stephen Wills 43:15; Female – Nicki Eger 48:23
60 & over: Male -Bill Nowack 53:12; Female - Susand Militello 1:13:30
June 4/Chesapeake K9 5K/Quiet Waters Park (181 finishers)
Overall winners: Male – Paul Jerry 19:28; Female - Megan Moore 23:07
Age Group Winners:
10 & under: Male – Charlie Hartman 23:32; Female – Olivia Oliver 39:27
11-19: Male – Tyler Sheppard 23:22; Female – Rene Dykstra 30:05
20-29: Male – Alonso Jarman 19:30; Female – Samantha Bikken 30:25'
30-39: Male – Brian Donaldson 23:08; Female – Denise Hadden 23:46
40-49: Male - Charlie Hartman 23:32; Female – Charlene Howard 23:37
50-59: Male – Barry Byers 34:56; Female – Holly Markum 29:27
60 & over: Male - Paul Thorn 35:39; Martha Hartman 42:02
RUNNING CALENDAR
LOCAL RACES
June 10, 8 a.m. – Crofton Kiwanis 10K/Crofton Country Club. Information: croftonkiwanis.org
June 10, 7:30 a.m. – Bello Machre's Every Step Counts 5K/AACC, Arnold. Information: bellomachre.org/events/every-step-counts/
June 14, 6 p.m. - All Comers Track Meet #1/Annapolis H.S. 2700 Riva Road. Information: trackmeet@annapolisstriders.org
June 17, 7:30 a.m. – Anne Arundel Striders We Salute Memorial Half Marathon & 10K/Truman Parkway, Annapolis. Information: active.com
June 18, 8 a.m. – Annapolis Striders Father's Day 10K/Severna Park H.S. Information: annapolisstriders.org
June 18, 8 a.m. – Annapolis Youth Triathlon (Ages 7-17)/Truxtun Park. Information: Annapolis Recreation & Parks
June 21, 6 p.m. - All Comers Track Meet #1/Annapolis H.S. 2700 Riva Road. Information: trackmeet@annapolisstriders.org
June 24, 9 a.m. - 5K &10K walk and Chip-Timed Run to Stop the Bleeding/Quiet Waters Park. Information: hfmonline.org and active.com
June 25, 8 a.m. – LESA USA 5K Run/Dixon Observation Area at the BWI Trail, Glen Burnie. Information: active.com
June 28, 6 p.m. - All Comers Track Meet #1/Annapolis H.S. 2700 Riva Road. Information: trackmeet@annapolisstriders.org
July 4, 7 a.m. – Dundalk Heritage 6K/Sollers Point Rd, Dundalk. Information: dundalkheritage6k.com
July 6, 6:30 p.m. – Annapolis Striders Summer Cross Country Series #1.Chesapeake H.S., 4798 Mountain Road, Pasadena. Information: crosscountry@annapolisstriders.org
July 8, 7:45 a.m. – Women's Distance Festival 5K/West Annapolis Elementary School. Information: annapolisstriders.org
July 8, 8:30 a.m. – Run After the Women 5K/West Annapolis Elementary School. Information: annapolisstriders.org
July 13, 6:30 p.m. – Annapolis Striders Summer Cross Country Series #2. South River H.S. Edgewater. Information: crosscountry@annapolisstriders.org
July 15, 8 a.m. – John Wall Mile/South River H.S. Information: annapolisstriders.org
July 16, 8 a.m. – Anne Arundel Striders Youth (ages 5-18) Triathlon/Waugh Chapel Swim Club, Odenton. Information: active.com
July 20, 6:30 p.m. – Annapolis Striders Summer Cross Country Series #3. AACS, 109 Burns Crossing Rd, Severn. Information: crosscountry@annapolisstriders.org
July 22, 7:30 a.m. – Endless Summer 6-Hour Run/Quiet Waters Park. Information: annapolisstriders.org
July 27, 6:30 p.m. – Annapolis Striders Summer Cross Country Series #4. Annapolis H.S. 2700 Riva Rd. Information: crosscountry@annapolisstriders.org
July 29, 8 a.m. – Anne Arundel County Rec & Parks Hop(e), Skip & Jump 5K/Kinder Farm Park, Millersville. Information: aacounty.org/recparks
July 30, 8 a.m. – Anne Arundel Striders Anchor Run 5K/Piney Orchard Market Place, Odenton. Information: active.com
Aug. 3, 6:30 p.m. – Annapolis Striders Summer Cross Country Series #5. Archbishop Spaulding at Kinder Farm Park, Millersville. Information: crosscountry@annapolisstriders.org
Aug 26, 8 a.m. – Kenzie Rose Youth Triathlon/Crofton. Information: kenzieroseyouthtri.com
Aug. 27. 7 a.m. – 42nd annual Annapolis Ten Mile Run/Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Information: annapolisstriders.org
Sept. 9, 8 a.m. – Jug Bay Eco Challenge Duathlon/Patuxent Wetlands Park, River Farm Rd, Lothian. Information: aacounty.org/recparks/movemore
AREA RACES:
June 10, 9 a.m. - AFCEA Central Maryland 5K/Ben Franklin Blvd, Columbia. Information: charmcityrun.com
June 10 a.m. – Maryland Race for the Family 5K, Baltimore Zoo. Information: Eventbrite.com
June 17, 8 a.m. – Pajama Dash 5 & 10K/300 Old Love Point Road, Stevensville. Information: thearcccr.org/events
June 24, 9:30 a.m. – Charm City Crab Run 5K/Rash Field. Information: charmcityrun.com
July 2, 8 a.m. – Columbia 50th Anniversary 5M/Columbia Town Center. Information: striders.net
July 22-23, 7 a.m. – Rosaryville Trail Runs and Rides/Rosaryville State Park. Saturday: 25K/50K Mountain bike races; Sunday: 10K/10M/25K/50K Trail Runs. Duathlons: Combine Saturday rides with Sunday trail runs. Contact Blue Point Timing and Race Management for details (bluepointtiming.com)
Aug. 5, 8 a.m. – Casey Cares 5K/Oriole Park @ Camden Yards. Information: caseycares.org/events/Baltimore.
Aug. 13, 6 p.m. – Charm City Run 5K at Boordy Vineyards, Hydes, Maryland. Information: charmcityrun.com