by Clay Shaw
HARRISBURG, PA, AUGUST 16, 2019—Josh Sadlock of Harrisburg, who lives across the street from the course, held on the east bank of the Susquehanna River, easily won the Friday evening event in 22:22.
MacCoy Benzen of Camp Hill was second in 23:19. Benzen is a newcomer to the area from Plymouth, MN. William Howard was third in 23:43. The first Master was Cem Aslan of Camp Hill in 25:08, placing fifth. Of note was Gary Grobman of Harrisburg, age 66, who placed tenth overall in 30:15 and obviously won his age group.
Kelly Leighton of Harrisburg led the women in 30:31. Rachel Aslan was second in 30:57. Katherine Shank (age 56) of Camp Hill was third overall in 32:17 and first Master.
The race was directed by Emily Melton, and staffed by loyal HARRC members; a clever course that uses the Harrisburg Greenbelt river paths, and bypasses the busy highway by running under it on the lower level. No police or professional traffic personnel needed. 117 total finished, and yes, many did finish in different levels of darkness.
Top Women
- 30:31 Kelly Leighton
- 30:57 Rachel Aslan
- 32:17 Katherine Shank (56)
- 33:07 Tara Kline
- 33:18 Emily Menotti
- 33:23 Amy Sipe (43)
- 35:14 Sayra Keelan
- 35:37 Heather Roe (40)
- 37:11 Katherine Roba
- 37:20 Brielle Foley
Top Men
- 22:22 Josh Sadlock
- 23:19 MacCoy Benzen
- 23:43 William Howard
- 24:13 David Schofield
- 25:08 Cem Aslan (43)
- 28:33 Timothy Ranck (42)
- 29:39 Matthew Byers
- 29:42 Bradley Yehl
- 30:00 Robert Sisock
- 30:15 Gary Grobman (66)
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