5K winners announced
RICES LANDING – Ninety-four runners and walkers braved the pouring rain to turn out for the annual Dock to Lock 5K Run/Walk May 11 along the Greene River Trail.
The race began at 9 a.m. at the trail starting point at the Greene Cove Yacht Club in Jefferson Township. An awards ceremony at the Rices Landing Fire Hall followed the race. Prizes were given for the top three male and female runners and walkers overall, as well as the top three male and female runners and walkers in various age categories.
The top three overall winners in the 5K run were:
• Male: First place, Drew McConville, 15, of Waynesburg, 17:48.1; second place, Rich Sandala, 51, of Venetia, 21:15.9; and third place, Mark Naymick, 56, of Uniontown, 21:34.2.
• Female: First place, Ally Younken, 16, of Waynesburg, 22:40.0; second place, Lindsee Zimmer, 14, of Waynesburg, 22:41.1; and third place, Casey Bamberger, 16, of Prosperity, 23:06.0.
The top three overall winners in the 5K walk were:
• Male: First place, Kenneth Simms, 65, of Washington, 37:17.4; second place, Joseph Julian, 66, of Greensboro, 40:19.9; and third place, Bill Descutner, 68, of Greensboro, 42:06.1.
• Female: First place, Linda Keller, 60, of Waynesburg, 40:43.3; second place, Kathryn Simms, 54, of Washington, 41:51.2; and third place, Jane Descutner, 68, of Greensboro, 45:34.6.
The age categories awarded for runners were: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-69 and 70-plus. For walkers, the age categories awarded were: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70-plus. A random drawing for prizes was also held following the race. The following participants won $25 Wal-Mart gift cards: Robert Barnhart of Waynesburg, Joshua Clites of Jefferson, Donna Kurincak of Carmichaels and Brittnie Lockhart of Carnegie.
Dock to Lock runners and walkers were timed by Miles of Smiles Timing Service of Ellwood City. Race results may be viewed online at www.smileymiles.com.
Proceeds from Dock to Lock benefit Department of Recreation programs, such as the summer Day Camp program, which offers free activities for county children ages 5 to 15. This year, Day Camp will be held June 17 through July 26 at various locations across the county. Sponsors of this year’s Dock to Lock included the Greene County Commissioners, Atlas Energy, Community Bank, First Federal Savings and Loan of Greene County, First Student, Hoy’s Construction Company, Inc., R&D Watters Septic Service, Rices Landing VFD, T-Tygart Industries, Wal-Mart and Waynesburg University.
The next race scheduled for the Greene River Trail is the Heroes Run/Walk on Saturday, Sept. 21. The race will feature a 5K run and walk and a 15K run and benefits memorial funds established in honor of Army Spc. Gregory Cox and Marine Lance Cpl. Steven Phillips, both of whom were killed in Iraq. For more information, visit www.co.greene.pa.us.