Heat, humidity fail to deter, 5k, 10k runners
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The Boothbay Region YMCA held its 38th annual Rocky Coast Road Race on Saturday, June 30.
In spite of hot and humid conditions, over 200 runners and walkers participated in either the 5k, 10k or 5k walk, according to race coordinator Lisa McIntosh.
“It was a real great turnout,” said McIntosh.
Race proceeds benefit the Livestrong program for cancer survivors.
First place finisher in the 5k race was Mark Manfredi with a time of 18.43. Stephanie Doyon of Boston finished first among the women with a time of 22.09.
John Klaus, 9, of New Harbor was first in his age division in 24.01.
Fred Nehring, 63, of Boothbay was first in his age group. He finished in 25.55.
John Biersteker of Cambridge, Massachusetts finished first in the 10k race in 39.29. This was the third time Bierstetner had run the YMCA race. He has run in the Boston Marathon, he said. His partner Julie McNamara came in fourth. Elizabeth Bartosiewicz won the women’s division 10k in 40.08
Race sponsors were : Knickerbocker Group, First National Bank, J. Edward Knight Insurance and Dead River Company.
Randy Easter was the official timer.
