Race attracts crowd to Greene River Trail
Patty and John Hair of Carmichaels enjoy the sunshine and good weather during the 2016 Dock to Lock 5K Run/Walk. Nearly 100 runners and walkers participated in the 5K run/walk Saturday along the Greene River Trail.
Aaron Mylan, 17, of Rices Landing, crosses the finish line first during the 2016 Dock to Lock 5K Run/Walk.
RICES LANDING – Nearly 100 runners and walkers turned out for the annual Dock to Lock 5K Run/Walk held Saturday morning along the Greene River Trail.
The race began at 9 a.m. at Greene Cove Yacht Club in Millsboro and an awards ceremony was held at Rices Landing fire hall following 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, Aaron Mylan, 17, of Rices Landing, 17:13; second place, Colten Davidson, 16, of Jefferson, 20:10; and third place, Kaden Statler, 14, of Core, W.Va., 20:43.
Female: First place, Rachel Jones, 16, of Holbrook, 22:11; second place, Amy Koontz, 40, of Monongahela, 23:27; and third place, Brooke Barner, 12, of Waynesburg, 25:21.
The top three overall winners in the 5K walk were:
Male: First place, Michael Journic, 60, of Carmichaels; second place, Robert Mcelheny, 12, of Waynesburg; and third place, John Hair, 56, of Carmichaels.
Female: First place, Linda Keller, 63, of Waynesburg; second place, Jennifer Campbell, 44, of Rices Landing; and third place, Kristine Knepp, 63, of Jefferson.
Dock to Lock runners and walkers were timed and can be viewed online at www.serjracing.com.
Proceeds from Dock to Lock benefit Department of Recreation programs.