23rd Annual GMAA Clarence DeMar Road Race 5K

Weather: Sunny with a 20mph south wind, temperatures in the low 70s, low humidity
Race Directors: Barb and Dave Capen
Summary: 186 runners completed the annual holiday 5K. The race for first was tight with Brad Allen edging out Sam Davis in 16:20 and 16:24. 17 year old Rick Lania rounded out the top three with a 17:07. An interesting sidenote is that outside of Sam, all the runners in the top 10 were under the age of 25! The women's race was a bit different with three of the top four at least 45 years old. Sue Mcnamara led all women in a time of 19:10. Adrienne Dunbar finished second in 19:38, and Cindy New finished third in 19:48. Three age group records fell: Rick Lania for 14-19, Sue McNamara for 40-49, and Barb Bloom for 60-69 (27:32).
Volunteers: Linda Coffin, Nancy Elwess, Susan Hill, Barbara Bloom, Dave Delibac, June Golato, Ruth Blauwiekel, Doug Hyde, Margie Holden, Rosemary Zamore & friend, Kathy Cote, Dave Cote, John Brennan, Michelle Morris, Nancy Rouisse, Randi Brevik, Howard Travis, Jackie Travis, Bill & Linda Everett, Karen Browning & friends, Bill Thompson, Joam Wry, Zeke Zucker, Tom Chadwick, and Ray Allen
Thanks to many business who donated prizes and services: A&B Supermarket, Keeler's Bay Variety, South Hero Mobil, Pan's South Hero Pizza, Silver by Tish, Vermont Nut Free Chocolates, Apple Farm Market, Hacketts' Orchard, Snowfarm Vineyard,Grand Isle Nursery, Keeler Bay Lilies, Coaches Pizza, Blue Paddle Bistro, and Green Frog.