Race Results: 2015 Inter-Club Challenge

It was a picture perfect spring day at Thomas Bull Park in Orange County for the 2015 Inter-Club Challenge. Rockland Road Runners was put up against Orange Runners Club and Sullivan Striders to defend the 2014 victory.

Orange showed up in numbers, hungry to get the trophy back and although Rockland ran a fast race, securing top 3 males and 2/3 top females, Orange was able secure many of the age group and participant points giving them the lead. The final tally gave Orange the victory for 2015!

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First Place

Orange Runners Club
185 points / 41 paricipants

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Second Place

Rockland Road Runners
161 points / 16 participants

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Third Place

Sullivan Striders
128 points / 21 participants

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A total of $800 was raised and will be donated to Dr. Mike Rogan, a Rockland Track Hall of Fame inductee and former Clarkstown North and Notre Dame track star who suffered a traumatic brain injury from a fall. The money will be used to help offset the increasing amount of medical related costs that Mike has had to deal with. We love seeing our clubs come together to help other local runners in need.

A big thank you again to all of the clubs and every runner, volunteer, and spectator that came out! A special thank you to Dane Groszek, Dave Badolato, William Schneider, and Donald “Mac” Thurston

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2015 Scoring:

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Overall Males:

1. Luke Gavigan – Rockland
2. Greg Laraia – Rockland
3. James Meyers – Rockland

Male Age Groups

Under 20
1. John Parsells – Orange
2. Jecomy Finnigar – Orange
3. Therin Dale – Orange

20-29
1. Tim Billias – Sullivan
2. —
3. —

30-39
1. Jonathan Farrell – Rockland
2. Evan Morgan – Orange
3. John MacKenzie – Rockland

40-49
1. John Sellstrom – Sullivan
2. Donald Thurston – Sullivan
3. Erik Sellstrom – Sullivan
4. Brian Keenan – Orange
5. Jeff Liwtz – Orange

50-59
1. Frank Colella – Sullivan
2. Tom Manza – Sullivan
3. John Losardo – Orange
4. Drew Priest – Orange
5. Steve Brockett – Orange

60-69
1. George Shunter – Orange
2. Carl Zuidema – Orange
3. J. Insignares – Orange
4. Pat Brown – Orange

70+
1. Lornie MacDonald – Orange
2. Rea Limuto – Orange
3. John Singer – Rockland

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Overall Females:

1. Diane Welch – Orange
2. Ayako Yamazaki – Rockland
3. Kristen Lowenwirth – Rockland

Female Age Groups

Under 20
1. Isabella Falcon – Sullivan
2. Korinne Finnigan – Orange
3. Gabriella Falcon – Sullivan

20-29
1. Allison Billiais – Sullivan
2. Sarah Andryshak – Orange
3. —

30-39
1. Kelly Irving – Sullivan
2. Angela Hanson – Rockland
3. Elizabeth Susen – Orange

40-49
1. Melissa Giraldez – Rockland
2. Susan Plocharczyk – Orange
3. Joann Andryshah – Orange
4. Joann Nowak – Orange
5. Melissa McChrey – Orange

50-59
1. Joanne Shurter – Orange
2. Karen Parzelt – Orange
3. Kathleen Daly – Rockland
4. Abby Thurston – Sullivan
5. Deanne Zawistroski – Orange

60-69
1. Kim Flynn – Sullivan
2. —
3. —
4. —

70+
1. Marie Killeen – Rockland
2. Enilda Indyk – Rockland
3. Anne Singer – Rockland

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Event Photos

Thanks to Dane Groszek and Joseph Falcon for the photos!
View Full Photo Gallery Here: Orange Runners Club

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