By Clay Shaw With Photos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell
Harrisburg, PA, 3.16.24—It’s hard to believe that Lucky Charm 4 Miler is in its 9th year. The annual St. Patrick’s Day event shares downtown Harrisburg with the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. These photo journalists prefer the 4 miler to the previous 10K/5K combo race. This year the numbers got up over 900 registrants with 815 mostly green-clad finishers.
Colleen Duncan of Oaklyn, NJ won the 2024 running in 24:32. In 2023, she was seventh. Teal Liu of Hershey was second in 24:57. Katie Bicksler of Boiling Springs was third and top master in 25:32. Katie Fuller of Mechanicsburg was fourth in 25:40. The top four overall earned some prize money. Emily Nelson of Mechanicsburg was fifth in 25:49. 12-year-old Alexandra Sagen of Camp Hill was sixth in 26:00.
Alex Monroe of Lewistown, PA won the men’s division in 19:42. Running with a large lead pack through the first mile, Monroe broke away for a 39-second win. David Rumsey of Harrisburg was second in 20:21. Logan Hurst of Mechanicsburg was third in 20:30. Nate Romberger of Lewisberry, PA was fourth in 20:31. Josiah Moyer of Telford, PA was fifth in 20:45. Matt Wagoner of New Cumberland was top master and twelfth overall in 22:41.
The most remarkable athlete of the day was Lee McMindes of Cornwall, PA. He finished in 1:09:40, amazing for 92-years old.
Colleen Duncan of Oaklyn, NJ wins the 2024 Lucky Charm 4 Miler in 24:32.
Alex Monroe of Lewistown, PA won 2024 Lucky Charm 4 Miler in 19:42.
Teal Liu of Hershey was second in 24:57.
David Rumsey of Harrisburg finishes second overall in 20:21.
Top four women at 2024 Lucky Charm 4 Miler: Colleen Duncan-1st, Teal Liu-2nd, Katie Bicksler-3rd and Katie Fuller-4th.
Top four men: Logan Hurst-3rd, Nate Romberger-4th, David Rumsey-2nd, and Alex Monroe-1st.
The most remarkable athlete of the day was Lee McMindes of Cornwall, PA. He finished in 1:09:40, amazing for 92-years-old.
Lea Russell #641 of Hummelstown and Cynthia Rogers #626 of Harrisburg finish the Lucky Charm 4 Miler with a friendly hand slap.
Jada Garcia of Mechanicsburg gets five from two young fans on Second Street in Harrisburg.
Connie Buckwalter of Lititz, PA gets a double five from young fans at the Lucky Charm 4 Miler.
Amber Castelli #94 of Mars, PA and Anna Lingeris #430 of Mt Joy, PA enjoy the Lucky Charm 4 Miler in matching skirts.
Rachel Hentnick of Middletown, PA gives a thumbs-up to the beautiful race day in Harrisburg.
Let’s go Irish!
Race fans or early for the parade on a beautiful day in Harrisburg.
Lydia Maurer of Etters was second 14-19.
Chelsea Chestnut of Halifax, PA runs on State Street in the Lucky Charm 4 Miler, already with beads, too.
Judy Stank of Etters, PA runs on State Street in the Lucky Charm 4 Miler.
N Daily #130 of New Cumberland leads a group of Lucky Charm participants on State Street.
Shelby and Jameson Joslyn finish the Lucky Charm 4 Miler.
Hillary Griffie of Hummelstown, PA rocks the Lucky Charm kit on the final stretch on Second Street.
NBA fan greets runners Leah Swarr of Mt Joy #740 and Jen Kuhn #914 of Dallastown, PA.
Charles Joslyn of Boiling Springs rocking the Irish shades in the final mile of the Lucky Charm 4 Miler.
Brad Garfinkel of New Cumberland shows his Chambersburg Half medal, as Brad did his second race of the day at Lucky Charm 4 Miler.
Samantha Blickley of Downingtown, PA on State Street in Harrisburg’s Lucky Charm 4 Miler.
Chrystal Young of York, PA running on State Street just in front of the Pennsylvania State Capitol building.
Charles Joslyn of Boiling Springs enjoys the Lucky Charm 4 Miler.
Travis Luckenbaugh of Harrisburg ran pretty fast with the extra traveler onboard. He was 23rd in 25:47.
Colleen Duncan #157 and Lindsay Pridgen #599 run together in the early stages of the Lucky Charm 4 Miler. Duncan picked it up and won the race by 25 seconds. Both overall winners had Lindsay’s Running Realtor shirts.
Katie Fuller of Mechanicsburg was 4th in 25:40.
The SWIFT was the top team in the 2024 Lucky Charm 4 Miler. From left: Kathleen Walstrom, Andrew Hutchinson, Logan Hurst, Josiah Moyer, and Nate Romberger.
Sandra Halbruner of Mechanicsburg enjoys the Second Street vibes in the Lucky Charm 4 Miler.
Cassie Kerlinger of Camp Hill and Abigail Dessecker of Harrisburg enjoy a beautiful day for the Lucky Charm 4 Miler.
Chloe Joslyn of Boiling Springs, PA was 11th overall in 27:01.
John Ford of Phoenix, MD was 13th overall in 22:56.
Janice Wright of Pylesville,, MD pushes Matthew in just about every race in both states. Another group of ASA participants is right behind the Wrights.
Deanna Bailey of Harrisburg on her way to a 25:59 as she leads a group of mostly green-clad runners in the Lucky Charm 4 Miler.
Alex Monroe #867 of Lewistown leads the large lead pack in the first mile of the Lucky Charm 4 Miler.
So great! Those amazing ladies have an upcoming star on their heals! 12yrs old and finishing 6th! Way to go Miss Sagen! Congratulations to all the finishers!!!!
Congratulations to everyone who participated. I’m glad I signed up for this. Nervous about riding my bicycle from York to Harrisburg just to run 4 Miler. I’m nervous just leaving the front door, but I had an adventure and an eye opening experience.
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So great! Those amazing ladies have an upcoming star on their heals! 12yrs old and finishing 6th! Way to go Miss Sagen! Congratulations to all the finishers!!!!
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Congratulations to everyone who participated. I’m glad I signed up for this. Nervous about riding my bicycle from York to Harrisburg just to run 4 Miler. I’m nervous just leaving the front door, but I had an adventure and an eye opening experience.
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