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Matherne Wins Her 5th York White Rose Run; Forry Wins His First

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by Clay Shaw
Photography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell

York, PA; September 28, 2024—Zoë Matherne of Philadelphia returned to the York White Rose Run to win her fifth WRR title. Matherne was out front all the way and won in 28:58.  Only eight men finished in front of her.

Dan Forry of Columbia, PA won the men’s division in 25:28. In a much closer race Forry, who ran at York College, was wearing a black and green York College vest.  Michael McCann of Moscow, PA was two seconds back in 25:30.  Ciaran Fisher of Marion Heights, PA was third in 25:47.  Fisher recently won the popular Ben & Tim’s 5K in Hershey.  David Rumsey of Harrisburg was fourth in 26:10.  Paul Hayes of Dillsburg was fifth and top master in 27:08.

Joanna Hayes of Dillsburg was second in 31:41. Nicole Register of Jacobus was third in 32:03 as she nailed a personal best on the somewhat hilly White Rose Run course.  Rebecca Doner of Mount Wolf, PA was fourth in 33:20.  Sarah Wenger of Dallastown was fifth and top master in 33:34.

In our Runner’s Gazette reporting of some of the larger events, it’s often impractical or impossible to cover some of the age group accomplishments.  At the York White Rose Run, there is often an excellent group of older runners in the field and this year’s event was amazing.  Of note were: Stephen Hranilovich, 61, of Phoenixville running 34:37 and Don Morrison, 74, of Coatesville running 36:26. Dianna Golden, 71, of Frankford, DE ran 39:38 and Bonnie Stoeckl, 68, of Pequea, PA ran 40:35.  Les Bell, 77, of York ran 43:35;  Margaret Moore, 72, of York ran 45:07; and Norm Drasher, 82, of Aspers, PA ran 1:03:14. Kudos to all of them and many more older runners in the 47th running of York’s oldest race.

252 finished the 2024 White Rose Run; 305 were entered.  It’s an upswing from 2023 which was adversely affected by Tropical Storm Ophelia.  It was rainy this year, too, with indoor race-day registration and packet pickup. But it was much warmer than last year and mostly just an overcast mist. 

The race means quite a bit to me as you might know.  I was not the race founder; I ran the first three years 1977 to 1979 with a personal best in 1979. I was the race director from 1980 through 2008.  Patrick Hickey and Ryan Myers directed the race from 2009 to 2016.  In 2017 everything went wrong at the same time, and there was no race.  From 2018 through 2021 Karen Mitchell directed the race and the York Road Runners took over ownership of the event.  Karen Lam-Duckett and Erin Dubs became the race directors in 2022, and they’re doing an excellent job with new challenges and features.  Please support this event in the future, as many races no longer run through city streets.

Full Results

Top Women

  1. 28:58 Zoë Matherne, 28, Philadelphia
  2. 31:41 Joanna Hayes, 38, Dillsburg
  3. 32:03 Nicole Register, 21, Jacobus
  4. 33:20 Rebecca Doner, 35, Mount Wolf
  5. 33:34 Sarah Wenger, 43, Dallastown
  6. 34:44 Jennifer Smelko, 37, Wrightsville
  7. 35:14 Amanda Cario, 37, York
  8. 36:03 Kelly Rose, 36, Dover
  9. 37:14 Ava Pyles, 24, Hummelstown
  10. 37:27 Taylour Mauro, 29, York

Top Men

  1. 25:28 Dan Forry, 25, York
  2. 25:30 Michael McCann, 21, Moscow
  3. 25:47 Ciaran Fisher, 28, Marion Heights
  4. 26:10 David Rumsey, 37, Harrisburg
  5. 27:08 Paul Hayes, 44, Dillsburg
  6. 27:20 Devon Soto, 23, Marietta
  7. 28:13 Adam Moore, 36, Wrightsville
  8. 28:50 Jordan Cruise, 27, Mount Joy
  9. 29:11 Eric Deignan, 29, Harrisburg
  10. 29:24 John Matthews, 29, Lancaster
47th York White Rose Run starts on Beaver Street with one of York’s favorite watering holes, Holy Hound, on the corner of Market and Beaver. The men’s podium finishers are all center. Dan Forry #269 won in 25:28.
Dan Forry of Columbia, PA wins the 47th York White Rose Run in 25:28. Forry, who ran at York College, ran for Hempfield HS as did 1977-79 winner Jeff Bradley and 1983 winner Greg Cauller.
Zoë Matherne of Philadelphia won the White Rose Run for the fifth time. Her 2024 winning time was 28:58.
Joanna Hayes of Dillsburg finished second in 31:41.
Nicole Register of Jacobus was third in 32:03, a personal best.
Dan Forry of Columbia, PA holds a slight lead at 5K over Michael McCann of Moscow, PA. The two athletes would finish two seconds apart, Forry 25:28 and McCann 25:30.
Rebecca Doner of Mount Wolf was fourth in 33:20.
Paul Hayes of Dillsburg was fifth overall and top master in 27:08.
Sarah Wenger of Dallastown was fifth and top master in 33:34.
Amanda Cario of York was seventh in 35:14.
Kelly Rose of Dover, PA was eighth in 36:03.
Jamie Noerpel of York Haven was eleventh in 38:09.
Dianna Golden of Frankford, DE was tops in the 70-74 in 39:36 and 16th overall.
Patrick Lister of Middletown, PA finished 16th in a personal best of 31:24. In previous years he was pushing a three-child stroller.
Andrew Friesema of York won the stroller division in 31:45; he was 19th overall.
John Schmiesing of York was 24th in 34:05. John and his wife are strong supporters of the WRR.
Stephen Hranilovich of Phoenixville won the 60-64 in 34:37 finishing 27th overall.
Margaret Moore of York was second 70-74 in 45:07.
Monea Abdul-Majeed of York enjoys the course, running a 41:01.
Kasey Feaser of Harrisburg ran 44:48.
Aja Perkins of York crosses the rail trail bridge with a smile and the 2024 WRR shirt.
Joe Church of Dover is a legendary world-traveler and marathoner.
Judy Stank #297 of Etters with the “pink ladies” Hilvania Peralta #186, Yaritza Martinez Machado #157, Millie Ortega #180, and Lisbette Castro #65.
Don Morrison of Coatesville won the 70-74 in 36:26; he was 37th overall.
Reionda Taylor of Lewiston, Idaho ran 49:37, and came from the farthest away. Yes, that is Idaho on her shirt.
Norm Drasher of Aspers, PA was tops 80+ in 1:03:14.
ASA (Athletes serving Athletes) group with Ashley Reeves of Mechanicsburg.
Togetherness at the White Rose Run. Carla DaSilva Ortega #81 and Megan Gironda #102, both of Red Lion, cross Willis Run.
ASA (Athletes Serving Athletes) group with Matthew Wright of Pylesville, MD. That’s mom Janice Wright with hands up in the back.
Juan Blass of York gets encouragement from one of our race volunteers on the home stretch.
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