Chamber Hosts Annual 5K

Photos by Mary O’KEEFE
Kaipo Chock, shown here warming up, was among the runners.

By Mary O’KEEFE

Students and adults from Crescenta Valley spent Saturday morning Running Under the Oaks, a 5K that supports local events and a scholarship program.

The annual 5K run is sponsored by the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce and the funds raised go to local schools and the Chamber’s scholarship program, among other interests.

The overall first place winner in the men’s division was Luke Cheney.

The winners with their medals.

In other categories, the first and second place winners were:

2019 Running Under the Oaks 5K Winners

12 & Under

Male:

Marsden Havrilesky – 20:49

Sebastian Blunt – 23:50

Female:

Ruby Hayes – 25:40

Camden Ballard – 26:50

13-19

Male:

**Luke Cheney – 18:35**

Justin Jeong – 19:43

Female:

Claire Lindstrom – 25:26

Samatha Talbot – 26:45

20-29

Male:

Zachary Brown – 27:30

Female:

Alexa Sasmita – 31:07

30-39

Male:

Luke Mitchell – 24:27

Adam Smith – 27:52

Female:

Kate Wohlman – 29:16

Tawni Smith – 39:26

40-49

Male:

Erik McMichael – 23:53

Brian Mathias – 27:48

Female:

Harriet Hayes – 24:12

Grace Oh – 27:53

50-59

Male:

Eric Havrilesky – 20:27

Scott Anderle – 32:05

Female:

Kathy Pomeroy – 30:35

Althea Edwards – 32:55

60+

Male: Martin Mathias – 32:08

Female: Donna Libra – 31:49

 

A member of Taix Extreme Workout led the warm up
Crossing the finish line with Ray Palm cheering on