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Greenwalt and Fabeberg Win Cherry Blossom 5K

By mitchpa on April 11, 2023 • ( 0 )

By Clay Shaw
Photography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell

Washington, DC, April 1, 2023—For the 50^th Anniversary of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 miler, the organizers brought the “fun run” to a solid dedicated race status, held on Pennsylvania Avenue on the day before the 10 miler. REI was the presenting sponsor.

6,000 plus participants braved steady rain for their trip, mainly on “the inauguration course” on Pennsylvania Ave, starting and finishing near Freedom Plaza.

Casey Greenwalt of Washington, DC came from behind on the home stretch to edge Rachel Gallap of Kalamazoo, MI. Both women ran 18:12. Marisa Deichert of State College, PA was third in 18:44. Michelle Navarro of Red Bank, NJ was fourth in 19:01. Natasha Fedkina of Arlington, VA was fifth in 19:35. Courtney Hansen-Jablonski of Muskegon, MI was top master and ninth overall in 20:19.

The men’s race was also extremely close. John Fabeberg from Sweden and living in Baltimore won a close race with Mark Leininger, also of Baltimore. Both men were clocked at 15:03. Ethan Gonzales, a third Baltimorean, finished third in 15:32. Tim Hughes of Washington, DC was fourth in 16:21. 16-year-old Laszlo Wolfe of Washington DC was fifth in 16:50. Zachary Newman of Brooklyn was top master and tenth overall in 17:30.

Top Women

18:12 Casey Greenwalt, 27, Washington, DC
18:12 Rachel Gallap, 23, Kalamazoo, MI
18:44 Marisa Deichert, 25, State College, PA
19:01 Michelle Navarro, 31, Red Bank, NJ
19:35 Natasha Fedkina, 24, Arlington, VA
19:54 Zoe Calhoun, 25, Mt Kisco, NY

Top Men

15:03 Johan Fabeberg, 31, Baltimore, MD
15:03 Mark Leininger, 32, Baltimore, MD
15:32 Ethan Gonzales, 27, Baltimore, MD
16:21 Tim Hughes, 35, Washington, DC
16:50 Laszlo Wolfe, 16, Washington, DC
16:52 Miles Meijer, 25, Washington, DC

Game faces, as the CUCB 5K runners await the start at 13th NW and Pennsylvania Ave on a rainy morning.

Casey Greenwalt of Washington, DC came from behind to win the CUCB 5K in 18:12.

Rachel Gallap of Kalamazoo, MI had the lead until the very end, but took second in 18:12.

Baltimore residents Ethan Gonzales (red), Johan Fabeberg (blue), and Mark Leininger (black) would be the podium placers. Fabeberg won in 15:03, Leininger was second with same time, and Gonzales was third in 15:32.

Zoe Calhoun of Mount Kisco, NY was sixth in 1954.

Credit Union Cherry Blossom 5K runners pass the Archives Building on Pennsylvania Avenue as they near the finish line.

Fitzgerald Monfiston of Brooklyn, NY was 13th in 17:52.

Darren DeReuck and daughter Tara from Boulder, CO enjoy the CUCB 5K.

Sammie Nunziata of Hoboken, NJ ran 22:58.

Laszlo Wolfe, 16, of Washington, DC was fifth overall in 16:50.

Tim Hughes of DC finished fourth in 16:21 behind a trio from Baltimore.

Best dressed perhaps. Outfit caught the photographer’s eye on a rainy morning in DC.

Runners giving smiles, despite the rain, in the new Saturday Cherry Blossom 5K.

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Stanley Kebenei of USA placed 35th.

Stanley Kebenei of USA placed 35th.

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.

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).

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

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

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.”

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

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

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.

Batman gets the kids ready to run the fun run.

Batman gets the kids ready to run the fun run.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

Cute kid in the fun run with her shades.

Cute kid in the fun run with her shades.

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.

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

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

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

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

Lead men and the Washington Monument.

Lead men and the Washington Monument.

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