The 7th Annual Lake Como 5K was held on Saturday, April 30, 2011. The weather was on the chilly side all morning with temperatures in the 50’s and a bit breezy as the runners took to the start at 10 AM on 16th Avenue in Lake Como in front of Bar Anticipation.
Over 500 runners lined up for the start. They were provided instructions from Phil Hinck of the Jersey Shore Running Clab and Race Director Jerry Frazee also of the club. Lake Como Mayor Michael Ryan was on hand at the start of the event as well.
The runners made their way east toward the ocean and then toward the Lake Como and around the lake into Spring Lake and then back along side Bar Anticipation for the finish where many friends were waiting for them to finish.
Coming in first was Robert Cavenaugh of West Lang Branch,NJ in a time of 15:54. Robert is one the shore areas top runners and is making a comeback from some foot surgery. He was pleased with his time. He is also the Race Director for the Jersey Shore University Medical Center 5K which will be held on September 18th at the hospital in Neptune, NJ. He was followed by Luciano DeOliviera of Long Branch in a time of 17:57, then Joe Rooney of Belmar in 17:59, Chuck Rogues of Wall in 18:19 and Derek Nix of Toms River in 18:33.
For the women in was Karen Charles of Wall coming out on top in a time of 19:17. For Karen it was her second straight win after finishing first in the prestigious Asbury Park Half Marathon two weeks ago. She was followed by Lisa Namath of Wall in 20:02, Caroline Haskins of Florham Park in 20:12, Ramona Ricart of Lakewood in 21:47 and Pejvak Soltany of Philadelphia in 22:36.
Complete results will be forthcoming – please check back.
Photos which include finish time
The race was in memory of Grania Maggio who tragically was lost in an accident a few years ago and benefitted a scholarship fund in her memory.
Among the large field was a contingent of over 100 from Staten Island who participated as Team DMZ in memory of Danny Minzella of Staten Island who passed away last December from a brain tumor.
After the race the runners were treated to a barbecue outside at Bar A and the weather cooperated with the sun coming out and temperatures creeping back up to around 60 to what turned out to be a beautiful day. Awards were presented to the top finishers and the party continued into the afternoon..
Runners will have lots of opportunities to run coming up including:
Sunday, May 8, Rumson - Fair Haven Run, Rumson, NJ Register On Line
Saturday May 14, 9:00, Monmouth Beach 3-Mile Run and Walk, 16th annual, with kids races and Dolphin mile, benefits MB PTO
Sunday, May 15, 4 miles, Thorne Run, West Long Branch, NJ Application
Sunday, May 15, Stomp the Monster, Marlboro, NJ
Sunday, May 15, 13.1 miles,Superhero Half Marathon, Morris Twp, NJ - (similar course to old Midland Run)
Sunday, May 15, 5K, Nutter Run, Sea Girt Army Camp, Sea Girt, NJ
And for anyone interested in running their first 5K there is a beginner’s running class starting on May 31 at the Jersey Shore .
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