Runners turn out for Spring Gallop 5K
The third annual 5K Spring Gallop, hosted by the Fox Valley Park District, was held March 27 at Blackberry Farm, with 548 runners completing the course along the Virgil Gilman Trail and around scenic Lake Gregory.
Here is a list of winners by age division, with name, hometown and time:
FemaleOverall female winner: Suzanne Ryan, West Chicago, 18:40.4Girls 14 and under: Karina Liz, Aurora, 22:34.3Girls 15 to 19: Melissa Babos, Aurora, 25:53.9Women 20 to 29: Amy Halsall, Aurora, 21:35.4Women 30 to 39: Megan Weis, Montgomery, 20:16.4Women 40 to 49: Danielle Steimel, Aurora, 23:07.2Women 50 to 59: Mary Krause, Yorkville, 22:20.8Women 60 to 69: Tipawan Reed, Elgin, 31:30.8Women 70 and over: Lois Gilmore, Janesville, Wis., 29:32.9MaleOverall male winner: William Holstine, Aurora, 17:29.0Boys 14 and under: Rusty Shackleford, Aurora, 18:12.5Boys 15 to 19: Dave Brochill, Aurora, 18:32.5Men 20 to 29: Mike Sommers, Mundelein, 18:04.9Men 30 to 39: Francesco Arato, Aurora, 18:17.8Men 40 to 49: Daniel Warren, Geneva, 18:19.7Men 50 to 59: Eric Wedow, Batavia, 18:41.0Men 60 to 69: Porter Reed, Elgin, 22:31.3Men 70 and older: Carl Hays, Batavia, 33:18.8