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Gerstenbacher wins third straight York White Rose Run; 14-year-old Leah Navarro leads the women

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by Clay Shaw
Photos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell

Ophelia dominated the weekend, but the race directors improvised and the volunteers did their jobs despite the rain and wind. The runners raced in Downtown York.

Samuel Gerstenbacher of Lancaster won his third York White Rose Run in a row with a time of 24:44, winning by over a minute. Logan Horst of Mechanicsburg was second in 25:51. David Rumsey of Harrisburg was third in 25:52. Ciaran Fisher of Marion Heights, PA was fourth again, in 26:03.  Chris McCabe of Boiling Springs was fifth in 26:03.  Matt Marcini of York was the top master in 27:34; Eric Ferree of Dallastown was second master in 28:53.

Leah Navarro of Seven Valleys, age 14, was able to run White Rose, as her coach canceled XC practice due to Ophelia.  Nicole Register of Jacobus was second in 32:45.  Sarah Wenger of Dallastown was third overall and top master in 33:38.  Kristen Guerrini of York was fourth and second master in 36:14.  Shannon California of York was fifth overall and third master in 36:55.  (Note for editorial purposes: The top five are given the cash awards for both categories, while the race award caps go to masters, starting with those not in the top five overall. Confusing, yes, but it works better this way.)

Age group aces included Dianna Golden of Frankford, DE who won the 70 age group in 40:24 and she was 13th overall.  A former York resident, Dianna is one of only six local women ever to break three hours in a marathon.  Margaret Moore of York was second in 44:16.  Sherry Leisher, age 54 of Harrisburg, was seventh overall in 38:04 and the first master not in the top five overall. 

On the men’s side Walter Newcomer of Manheim, age 67, ran 34:06 and was 24th overall; 1983 champ Greg Cauller of York, age 63, ran 34:32 and was 26th overall.  Don Morrison of Coatesville ran 37:56 at age 73 and was 44th overall.  Norm Drasher of Aspers, PA, age 81, ran 57:23.

The F & M Racing Team from Lancaster won the team title in 2:12:06, their runners placing 1-4-7-11 and 12.  S.W.I.F.T from Mechanicsburg was a close second in 2:15:00. Their placings were 2-6-9-14-15.  Flying Feet of York was third, led by Matt Marcini and four awesome women which included female stroller winner Rebecca Doner of Mt. Wolf in 39:27, and the two seventy-year-olds, Golden and Moore.  Ryan California State Farm not only sponsored the YWRR, but had an awesome team that included the fifth place overall woman, Shannon California.  Athletes Serving Athletes was fifth; it’s always good to see them.  Team Elite, also a sponsor, was sixth.

Chris Bertini of Camp Hill was the male stroller winner in 37:26.  Rebecca Doner of Mt Wolf, as mentioned before, was the first female stroller runner, pushing two children in 39:27.

This was the 46th running of the York White Rose Run. Thanks and kudos to Karen Lam-Duckett and Erin Dubs on their race directing and to all the course captains and volunteers, sponsors and the White Rose Bar & Grill, our host.

Full results here

Top Women

  1. 32:12 Leah Navarro, 14, Seven Valleys
  2. 32:45 Nicole Register, 20, Jacobus
  3. 33:38 Sarah Wenger, 42, Dallastown
  4. 36:14 Kristen Guerrini, 47, York
  5. 36:55 Shannon California, 47, York
  6. 37:35 Tracy Myers, 36, Dallastown
  7. 38:04 Sherry Leisher, 54, Harrisburg
  8. 38:18 Kelly McKinley, 45, York
  9. 38:57 Megan Dodson, 47, York
  10. 39:20 Sherry Riley, 45, East Berlin
  11. 39:27 Rebecca Doner, 34, Mount Wolf
  12. 40:04 Angela Schmiesing, 43, York
  13. 40:24 Dianna Golden, 70, Frankford, DE
  14. 40:33 Elizabeth Stickney, 36, York
  15. 40:54 Emily Purvis, 14, York

Top Men

  1. 24:44 Samuel Gerstenbacher, 25, Lancaster
  2. 25:51 Logan Horst, 22, Mechanicsburg
  3. 25:52 David Rumsey, 36, Harrisburg
  4. 26:03 Ciaran Fisher, 27, Marion Heights
  5. 26:03 Chris McCabe, 33, Boiling Springs
  6. 26:04 Andrew Hutchinson, 22, Mechanicsburg
  7. 26:26 Otis Ubriaco, 30, Lancaster
  8. 26:29 Ty Stump, 32, Camp Hill
  9. 26:53 Josiah Moyer, 22, Mechanicsburg
  10. 27:05 Alex Pearson, 38, Hummelstown
  11. 27:23 John Matthews, 28, Lancaster
  12. 27:29 Brian Petraco, 35, East Petersburg
  13. 27:34 Matt Marcini, 47, York
  14. 28:01 Josiah McCarthy, 23, Mechanicsburg
  15. 28:10 Matthew Royer, 25, Wellsville
York White Rose Run #46 takes off on Beaver Street. #1 Samuel Gerstenbacher won his third straight YWRR.
Samuel Gerstenbacher of Lancaster wins in 24:44, his third straight White Rose Run victory.
Leah Navarro of Seven Valleys, PA wins the 46th York White Rose Run in 32:12. Leah is 14.
Nicole Register of Jacobus finishes second in 32:45.
Sarah Wenger of Dallastown was third and top master in 33:38.
David Rumsey of Harrisburg finished third in 25:52.
Ciaran Fisher of Marion Heights, PA placed fourth in both in 2022 and 2023. His time was 26:03 this year.
Late entrants, fun entrants. Kristen Guerrini was fourth overall and second master in 36:14. Andrew Guerrini ran 36:05 good for 29th, topping his mom by nine seconds in 36:05. (Photo by Clay Shaw).
Shannon California of York was fifth overall and third master in 36:55. Thanks to Ryan California State Farm Insurance for their sponsorship and the team did great.
Chris McCabe of Boiling Springs digs in to take fifth in 26:03. Andrew Hutchinson of Mechanicsburg was sixth, one second later.
Otis Ubriaco of Lancaster was seventh in 26:26. Otis is the two-time champion of the Red Rose Run in Lancaster.
Matt Marcini of York was the first master and York runner, placing 13th in 27:34.
Rebecca Doner of Mt Wolf, pushing two, wins the female stroller division in 39:27 and finishes eleventh overall.
Chris Bertini of Camp Hill was the male stroller division champ in 37:26.
Kelly McKinley #26 and Megan Dodson #28, both of our 17404 neighborhood, placed in the top ten. Kelly was eighth in 38:18 and Megan was ninth in 38:57. (Photo by Clay Shaw)
Dianna Golden of Frankford, DE was tops in 70 age group and 13th overall in 40:24.
Joshua Hogan of Dover gets a step lead on his dad, Allen Hogan, who did prevail by a second in 41:05.
Ava Pyles of Hummelstown, rocking the purple polka dots in 41:11, is directing a 5K race on the first Saturday in November. You can register on runsignup: Pennsylvania Purple Polka Dot Race
Our fearless race directors, Karen Lam-Duckett and Erin Dubs, overcame challenges and prevailed to stage YWRR #46.
Race director Karen Lam-Duckett with all-around helper Andrew Lehigh. We made it through Ophelia :).
Angela and John Schmiesimg of York, PA. A cool moment caught at the right second when Angela ran back onto the course to greet John.
Kathy Mensinger of Thomasville always stylish, even in the rain, runs 1:03:40.
Norm Drasher, 81, of Aspers, PA runs 57:23.
Don Morrison of the Greater Philadelphia Track Club does a victory lap after winning age group in 37:56. The Coatesville resident is 73.
Tracy Kepler of Yoe gets “London Bridge” as she crosses North Street on her way to the finish line in 53:16. Bridge: Amy Strayer and Mike Sharp
Out go the kids ! Teresa Markey #30 of York, PA heads to the finish.
Athletes Serving Athletes group starring Leah Borian of Sinking Spring, PA, The group finished in 43:16 and 43:17.
Rocco Arcieri of York representing Will Run For Beer finishes in 42:08. Marcia Sadler of Etters, PA was 17th in 42:08.
The F & M Track Club lined up at the start with their scoring members and won the team trophy again in 2023. (Photo by Clay Shaw)
Age group ace Matt Marcini of York was top master in 27:34. Greg Cauller of York, now 63, ran 34:32. Greg won the White Rose Run in 1983, the seventh year of the event. (Photo by Clay Shaw)
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