RACE RESULTS
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Short Run on a Long Day 5K
YOUth Make a Difference 5K
June 1 8 | F r ank F o rt The race lived up to its name as this short run seemed even shorter, especially on the men’s side. All of the top ten finished in less than 20 minutes with the top spot going to Nathan Troester, who had more than a one-minute lead on second-place Ben Hedges. Men’s Results 1. Nathan Troester 23 2. Ben Hedges 18 3. Zachary Hutchinson 14 4. Michael Conrad 16 5. Jeremy Stepien 29 6. David Hansen 22 7. Brett Gardner 12 8. Mike Trost 14 9. Nick Diaz 18 10. Eggis Jakstas 41
16:14 17:38 17:46 18:08 18:13 18:14 18:16 18:30 19:01 19:04
Women’s Results 1. Kristin Kotara 2. Caroline Gerritsen 3. Maggie Sutor 4. Lauren Clark 5. Katherine Somerfield 6. Carrie Forystek 7. Kim Smith 8. Cara Giovanazzi 9. Caitlin Nelligan 10. Margaret Marron
20:23 20:38 20:56 21:17 21:39 21:58 22:21 22:37 22:45 22:52
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YOUth Make a Difference 5K
G l en vi ew | Ju ne 22 Over 300 participants from ages 6 to 78 came to the 10th annual YOUth Make a Difference 5K held on June 22 at Gallery Park in The Glen. Proceeds from the race supported Youth Services of Glenview and Northbrook. An award ceremony in the park followed the race with medals awarded to top finishers. Men’s Results 1. Anton Sella 2. Charlie Castelli 3. Bruce Noxon 4. Matt Sullivan 5. Alex Hanskat 6. Douglas Baker 7. Greg Kurtock 8. Gostavo Morales Sr. 9. Bobby Shaw 10. Leopold Mayer
30 18 46 21 16 28 51 41 18 16
Chicago Glenview Glenview Glenview Northbrook Chicago Glenview Glenview Glenview Northbrook
17:42 18:20 18:46 18:48 19:23 19:33 19:52 19:54 20:14 20:21
Women’s Results 1. Elizabeth Shaw 2. Michelle Thom 3. Carol Sullivan 4. Mary Witte
14 44 48 31
Glenview Chicago Glenview Chicago
20:17 20:49 21:10 21:34
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5. Bridget Erickson 6. Katherine Mattin 7. Jolene Moore 8. Susanne Michalek 9. Amelia Papajohn 10. Idit Epstein
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Glenview
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Mountainside, N.J. 22:11
Northbrook Chicago Glenview Northbrook
22:22 22:25 22:27 22:55
Downers Grove Park District 5 Mile
D o wn e rs Gro ve | J un e 2 2 As part of the CARA Runners Choice Circuit, this five mile race always boasted a deep field and stiff competition. The unusual distance gives runners a chance to try something different from the typical 5K or 10K. This year’s top finishers were filled with former and current Clif Bar Athlete of the Month winners, including this month’s winner, James Akita, who took the top spot. Men’s Results 1. James Akita 2. Ryan Clevenger 3. Jared Spilky 4. Scott Mangum 5. John Craig 6. Rob Chenoweth 7. Eric Erspamer 8. Kalen Yeager 9. Derek Berube 10. Joe Carter
33 17 18 38 31 45 25 14 32 17
Elmhurst Downers Grove Downers Grove Barrington Chicago Chicago Carol Stream Glen Ellyn Des Plaines Woodridge
26:13 27:08 27:29 27:48 27:49 28:29 28:29 28:50 28:53 28:57
Women’s Results 1. Laura Batterink 2. Pamela Staton 3. Lindsey Payne 4. Megan Sullivan 5. Tiffany Cruiskshank 6. Angela Homberg 7. Angelica Guerrero
29 27 14 34 44 42 52
Evanston Chicago Glen Ellyn Oak Park Burr Ridge Downers Grove Chicago
27:43 30:11 31:26 31:59 32:27 32:33 32:34
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8. Hannah Hottle 9. Veronika Tylova 10. Eleanor Brandt
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Lombard Palatine Evanston
33:19 34:06 34:27
Disco Dash
Chi CaG o | J un e 26 In its four years of existence, the Disco Dash has quickly become a fan favorite, mixing a fun theme with some fast feet. While wigs and costumes filled the pack, the top runners put on a show as well, with each of the four winners crossing the finish line at least 30 seconds ahead of their closest competitor. Women’s 10K winner Kati Petry had the most dominating performance, winning by more than a minute. Men’s 10K Results 1. Daniel Buechel 2. Eric Chan 3. Timothy Payne 4. Derrick Ledesma 5. Francisco Diaz 6. Cesar Morales 7. Dan Porcz 8. Maxwell Crawford 9. Anthony Hansen 10. Filiberto Puga
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35:50 36:45 37:35 38:24 38:33 38:35 39:35 39:53 40:49 41:52
Women’s 10K Results 1. Kati Petry 2. Heather Weirath 3. Robin Oberle 4. Katherine Jones 5. Corrylee Drozda 6. Stacy Nigrelli 7. Laura Nozicka 8. Blair Pircon 9. Melissa Kuhlman 10. Margaret Keefe
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42:49 44:03 44:20 44:22 45:22 45:27 45:47 45:50 45:56 47:00
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