Winners of the Lopez 4th of July race/walk

The 33rd annual running of the Lopez Lions Club-sponsored 10 and 5K fun runs and walks, and for the first time a one mile rump where participants could run, walk or crawl if they wished, was blessed, at the last minute by wonderful weather. With all proceeds going back to community causes, we are especially proud of all 365 contestants and the 33.5 volunteer helpers who made the event a smashing success once again!

July 17, 2012 2:02 pm

By Ian M. Lange

Special to the Islands’ Weekly

The 33rd annual running of the Lopez Lions Club-sponsored 10 and 5K fun runs and walks, and for the first time a one mile rump where participants could run, walk or crawl if they wished, was blessed, at the last minute by wonderful weather. With all proceeds going back to community causes, we are especially proud of all 365 contestants and the 33.5 volunteer helpers who made the event a smashing success once again!

Visit www.buduracing.com for complete race results.

The overall 10K (6.2 miles) male and female winners were Mojave Breiter and Amy Esary (2009, 2010 and 2011 winner) with times of 36 minutes, 16 seconds, and 42:27, respectively.

The male division winner in the 13 to 19 age category was  Jacob Fitzgerald (41:13), 20-29 – Mojave Breiter, 30 to 39 – James Gray (43:34), 40 to 49 – Kevin McCain (38:36), 50-59 Scott Tucker 36:27), 60 to 69 Dennis Egan (52:03), 70 to 79 – Ian lange (53:51).

The 10K female division winner in the 20-29 age division was Kelly Dern (52:29, 30 to 39 – Amy Esary, 40 to 49 – Brooke Haverstock (51:16), 50 to 59 – Jodi Green (1:08.04).

First place honors in the 5K (3.1 miles) race went to Torin Tucker and Kathy Morrison with times of 18:07 and 21:44 minutes, respectively. Male age division winners: 12 and under – Harrison Chotzen (23:32), 13 to 19 – Maxwell McKee (20:54), 20 to 29 – Zach Dwight (20:05), 30 to 39 – Steve Grichel (18:23), 40 to 49 – Matt Morrison (19:11), 50 to 59 – Mark Bussell (21:34), 60 to 69 – Jerry Powell 35:16), 70 to 79 – Robert Walker (30:10).

Female division winners: 12 and under – Lauren Rosen (27:06), 13 to 19 – Madelaine Wrey (22:25), 20 to 29 – Lindsey Sanford (25:02), 30 to 39 – Stacey Sype (27:12), 40 to 49 – Kristi Lemm (23:20, 50 to 59 – Gretchen Wing (22:45), 60 to 69 – Caroline Heino (33:04).

Five kilometer walker division male winners include: 20 to 29 – Ryan Granahan (56:40), 40 to 49 – Manlio Vecchiet (39:01), 50 to 59 – Stuart Dunwoody (38:49), 60 to 69 – Bob Hibschman (40:12), and 70 to 79 – B. Marshak (46:22).  The female winner in the 12 and under category was Emily Higgins (0:55), 13 to 19 – MacKenzie Minehan (42:23), 20 to 29 – Louise Askly (39:20), 30 to 39 – Johanna Steen (49:18), 40 to 49 – Krista Leffel (43:25), 50 to 59 – Tracey Cottingham (39:19), 60 to 69 – Dorothy Drury (47:01), 70 to 79 – Jonne Carley (55:40), and 80 to 89 – Nancy Fay (1:15:40).

The fastest male in the one mile romp at 7:54 was Nathaniel Feinstein, age 10.  The fastest female was Tess Hureau at 9:16, age 10.

Thanks everyone.

Hope to see you next year.