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Colorado Runners Triumph in Lucky Charm 5K/10K

By mitchpa on March 29, 2019

By Clay Shaw

HARRISBURG, PA, 3.23.19—Dan Craighead of Lafayette, Colorado won the 10K in 33:12. Luis Miranda of Lebanon, PA ran a solid second in 33:53. Marathoner Greg Johnson of Dillsburg was third in 34:29. Nicole Warble of Silver Spring, Maryland let the women’s 10K in 41:57. Chloe Warrell, age 13, of Mechanicsburg took second in 43:23. Lindsay Pridgen of Mechanicsburg was third in 44:35. 467 runners finished the 10K, just edging the 5K by nine participants.

John Sadlock of Harrisburg won the 5K in 15:50, with 2018 Harrisburg Marathon winner Alex Hampel of Marietta taking second in 15:59. Scott McGeary of Harrisburg was third in 16:46

Mary Higgins of Lafayette, Colorado was the easy winner among women with a time of 18:47. Taking second was Masters runner Mandy Brigaman of New Cumberland in 22:27. Cynthia Harinsh finished third in 22:28.

The fourth edition of the Lucky Charm 5K/10K event featured its fourth different course change. The event was held just prior to Harrisburg’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Men 5K

15:50 Josh Sadlock PA
15:59 Alex Hampel PA
16:46 Scott McGeary PA
17:35 Matt Marion PA
18:19 Carter Paul (13) PA

Women 5K

18:47 Mary Higgins CO
22:27 Mandy Brigaman (42) PA
22:28 Cynthia Harnish PA
22:35 Megan Barbour PA
22:43 Leilah Horshaw (10) PA

Men 10K

33:12 Daniel Craighead CO
33:53 Luis Miranda PA
34:29 Greg Johnson PA
35:14 Guy Cornelius PA
35:32 Matt Oleksa PA
36:52 Cam Aslan (42) PA
37:13 John Ford MD
39:43 John Fox (41) PA
39:44 Kevin Cole PA
40:11 Rick Stahl (43) PA

Women 10K

41:57 Nicole Varble MD
43:23 Chloe Warrell (13) PA
44:35 Lindsay Pridgen PA
44:53 Brooke Magni PA
46:02 Hilary Radic PA
46:13 Emily Abell MD
47:32 Ashley Bullers (40) PA
47:36 Julia Varble (56) NY
47:40 Abbey Gearhart PA
48:05 Katherine Shank (56) PA

Race timing was provided by Falcon Race Timing. Full results are available here.

Lee McMindes and C Fred Joslyn

Slap me “5”.

Scott Leipert and friend do the 5K

Proud group of runners with Lucky Charm medals.

Nicole Varner of Silver Spring, MD wins the 10K in 41:57, and lots of company from 5K participants.

Mary Higgins of Lafayette, Colorado wins the 5K in 18:47.

Lucky Charm runner passes mural.

5K Podium men: Scott McGeary 3rd, Alex Hampel 2nd, and Josh Sadlock 1st.

Proud guy after Lucky Charm 10K

Luis Miranda, Greg Johnson, Lindsay Pridgen, and Chloe Warrell with 10K podium awards.

Green clad group heads to finish of Lucky Charm 5K

Matthew heads to the finish

Lindsay Pridgen of Mechanicsburg was 3rdF in 10K. Emily Abell of Maryland was 6thF in the 10K.

Kyra Saver and Elizabeth Graybill, “jump around”.

Kilted man heads down Second street to the finish.

Jennifer Cooper

Daniel Craighead of Lafayette, Colorado wins the Lucky Charm 10K in 33:12.

Mandy Brigaman was 2ndF and top master in 5K

Brooke Magni of Lancaster was 4thF in the 10K.

Lucky Charm 5K in Harrisburg starts the Spring off very green.

Lindsay Pridgen 3rdF 10K running in step with Kyle Maguire.

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Tags: 2019, FleetFeet, Harrisburg, LuckyCharm

Some of our favorite photos

Megan DiGregorio of Baltimore running top master Pete LoBianco #204 just south of the Howard Tunnel, in the pouring rain.

Megan DiGregorio of Baltimore running top master Pete LoBianco #204 just south of the Howard Tunnel, in the pouring rain.

Batman gets the kids ready to run the fun run.

Batman gets the kids ready to run the fun run.

Stanley Kebenei of USA placed 35th.

Stanley Kebenei of USA placed 35th.

Kirk Millikan of Richmond, VA ran 3:30:44 dressed as a taco. Matt Puffer #725 of Valparaiso, IN finished 42 seconds in front of the treat.

Kirk Millikan of Richmond, VA ran 3:30:44 dressed as a taco. Matt Puffer #725 of Valparaiso, IN finished 42 seconds in front of the treat.

Shalane Flanagan and Lynn Jennings. (Photo by Karen Mitchell).

Shalane Flanagan and Lynn Jennings. (Photo by Karen Mitchell).

The iconic photo of every Broad Street Run, is the one with City Hall looming behind the leaders. One of the staff used to call it "the money shot."

The iconic photo of every Broad Street Run, is the one with City Hall looming behind the leaders. One of the staff used to call it “the money shot.”

Lead men and the Washington Monument.

Lead men and the Washington Monument.

Des Linden of Michigan is a fan favorite. Linden won in 2018, placed 5th in 2019 in 2:27:00.

Des Linden of Michigan is a fan favorite. Linden won in 2018, placed 5th in 2019 in 2:27:00.

Lead men pass the Lincoln Monument in the first mile of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run.

Lead men pass the Lincoln Monument in the first mile of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run.

Cute kid in the fun run with her shades.

Cute kid in the fun run with her shades.

Lacy Deller in July 4 patriotic gear gives me the peace sign while rounding the Shoe House.

Lacy Deller in July 4 patriotic gear gives me the peace sign while rounding the Shoe House.

Rich Erdlen of the Flying Feet Racing Team, runs across the water.

Rich Erdlen of the Flying Feet Racing Team, runs across the water.

Miguel Encinas of Bridgeport, Ohio runs the Debbie Green Memorial 5K with the USA flag.

Miguel Encinas of Bridgeport, Ohio runs the Debbie Green Memorial 5K with the USA flag.

Gabriel Mudel of USA placed 72nd in U20 race. Behind him is the infamous Museum Roof.

Gabriel Mudel of USA placed 72nd in U20 race. Behind him is the infamous Museum Roof.

Jared Ward #24 in the final 2K of the Boston Marathon. The iconic Citgo sign and Kenmore Square loom ahead. Ward had a great day with a 2:09:25 and 8th overall.

Jared Ward #24 in the final 2K of the Boston Marathon. The iconic Citgo sign and Kenmore Square loom ahead. Ward had a great day with a 2:09:25 and 8th overall.

Joshua Cheptegei of Uganda is overjoyed with the World XC title, he worked hard to win.

Joshua Cheptegei of Uganda is overjoyed with the World XC title, he worked hard to win.

Deena Kastor ran 59:15, then stayed around to warmly greet other fast finishers like Maura Carroll of Arlington, VA. Kastor was second master.

Deena Kastor ran 59:15, then stayed around to warmly greet other fast finishers like Maura Carroll of Arlington, VA. Kastor was second master.

Yuki Kawauchi of Japan was the 2018 winner, Krista Duchene of Canada was third overall and top master among the women. Both might be hoping for wicked weather again in 2019, as they both thrive in bad conditions. (Photo by Karen Mitchell).

Yuki Kawauchi of Japan was the 2018 winner, Krista Duchene of Canada was third overall and top master among the women. Both might be hoping for wicked weather again in 2019, as they both thrive in bad conditions. (Photo by Karen Mitchell).

East Kilbride Tartan Army. It wouldn't be XC without them boyz. (Photo by Karen Mitchell).

East Kilbride Tartan Army. It wouldn’t be XC without them boyz. (Photo by Karen Mitchell).

Stephanie Bruce of USA, a veteran of two World XC heads through the mud, just ahead of three USA teammates. Dolshi Tesfu of Eritrea, placed 38th, and Emily Brichacek of Australia, placed 35th.

Stephanie Bruce of USA, a veteran of two World XC heads through the mud, just ahead of three USA teammates. Dolshi Tesfu of Eritrea, placed 38th, and Emily Brichacek of Australia, placed 35th.

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