Results/story courtesy of the Run For Kids' Sake.
Jeff Crahalla of Wilkes-Barre Twp completed the four mile course in 22:05.
Crahalla was the second place finisher last year. Kempton's Matthew Fritz
was second in 23:25 and Troy Rutter of Orefield was third with a time of 24:16
On the women's side, Kim Gasper of Hazleton , completed the event in 26:41,
eleventh overall. 1995 winner Alyssa Fabian of Lehighton was second in
30:02. Jackie Shokey of Coaldale was third with a time of 30:09
In the walk division, Ruby Tolbert of Wilkes-Barre shattered the existing
women's course record by over seven minutes finishing with a time of 42:17.
Larry Freeman, of Newport, PA was the first male walker finishing with a
time of 46:28.
This year's record number of participants was started by the honorable mayor
of Lehighton, Wilbur "Cap" Bauchspies. The scenic and challenging course
started and finished at the PA National Guard Armory.
The event was presented by Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Carbon County and
sponsored by local businesses including: Blue Mountain Sports, The Finish
Line Running Store, Runner's World, Lehighton Area Education Assoc., PA
National Guard, Pizza Como U.S.A., Nor-Car Federal Credit Union, Dr. Clark
Hawk, Soundcheck Records, Sneer Decker Real Estate, Snyder Tire Co.,and
Mountain Top Silk Screening.
All proceeds will benefit the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Program of Carbon County.
Male: Female:
Run- 1) Jeff Crahalla 22:05 1) Kim Gasper 26:41 (11th overall)
Walk- 1) Larry Freeman 46:28 1) Ruby Tolbert 42:17*
Run Age Category Winners:
14 & under
1) Paul Benulis 25:32 1) Amanda Jones 40:51
15-18
1) Brian Crownover 25:32 1) Katie Arnold 32:10
2) Robbie Thomas 25:47 2) Nicole Selert 33:10
3) Dan Wentz 26:01 3) Michelle Dougherty 34:22
19-29
1) Troy Rutter 24:16 1)Jackie Shokey 30:09
2) Ray Ziegenfuss Jr. 27:15 2) Tara Balliet 32:08
3) Steve Benulis 28:12 3) Suzie Cordes (w) 51:59
30-34
1) Guy Potts 26:56 1) Alyssa Fabian 30:02
2) Wendy Buzzard 46:04
35-39
1) Matthew Fritz 23:25 1) Tracy Newton 30:37
2) Allen Leigey 26:45 2) Angie Gonzales 35:55
3) Dan Shelbo 31:49 3) Lisa Kelchner 40:01
40-44
1) Ed Eppler 24:33 1) Bernadette Marzen 34:09
2) Ogutu Edmund24:53
3) Joe Mogilski 28:58
45-49
1) Ron Gensel 25:36 1) Betty Benulis 36:00
2) Bob Thomas 27:26 2) Linda Zacharias (w) 63:54
3) Steve Foster 28:50 3) Francine Carnegie (w) 73:25
50-59
1) Steve Young 28:48 1) Sandy Eckman (w) 63:52
2) Rob Zarambo 29:29
3) Gary Dobias 29:39
60+
1) Corrine Semmel (w) 81:57
2) Marie Schneider (w) 81:58
3) Marjorie Stout (w) 81:59
Walk awards:
2) Matt Cordes 51:26 2) Katie Beers 48:54
3) Larry Eckman 51:41 3) Olivia Calandruccio 48:54
4) Richard Smith 58:08 4) Sherry Fergusan 51:43
* New course record
