David Miller finished the 5K portion of the annual Ha‘ena to Hanalei Walk/Run in 18:40 (6:01 pace) to lead the field of more than 500 participants who took part in the event, Saturday morning. Mary Mair, secretary of the Hanalei
David Miller finished the 5K portion of the annual Ha‘ena to Hanalei Walk/Run in 18:40 (6:01 pace) to lead the field of more than 500 participants who took part in the event, Saturday morning.
Mary Mair, secretary of the Hanalei Canoe Club, said the participants were blessed with a light rain at 5 a.m. followed by the appearance of a beautiful moon.
Stacy Ricciardi, running in the women 40-49 division, was the first wahine finisher in the 5K run, crossing at 22:25 (7:14 pace).
Ka‘eo Kruse, running in the 11-14 division, topped the keiki 1-mile run on a 5:15 finish, challenged by Koby Stein crossing about 15 seconds later at 5:31, and Marcus Bloss stopping the clock at 5:35 for third overall finish.
Sunny Patey, running in the 7-10 division, was the first female in the keiki 1-mile, sharing the crossing with Sabrina Marvin as both girls crossed at 5:44 for fifth and sixth overall.
Nic Clark, running in the 20-29 division, topped the 8-mile run event on a 46:55 crossing (5:52 pace) followed by Alan Ryan, running in the 30-39 division at 47:10 (5:54 pace).
Joshua Herr, running in the 11-14 division, was fifth overall in the event, stopping the clock at 54:41 (6:51 pace). That performance was faster than the first overall female, Elizabeth Leonard who finished the course at 56:41 for 10th overall at a 7:06 pace.
Mark Goodman, walking in the 50-59 division, topped the 8-mile walk on a 1:30.34 walk (11:20 pace) followed by Jim Spear in the 60-69 division stopping the clock at 1:31.21 (11:26 pace). Jay H. Taylor, 40-49 division, was third at 1:36.29 (12:04 pace).
Jakki Nelson, walking in the 40-49 division, was the first female walker, stopping the clock at 1:36.34 (12:05 pace) in fourth overall.
Chris Nightingale was one of the elders, walking in the 70-99 division and stopping the clock at 1:39.50 (12:29 pace) in seventh place overall.
Madison Hinkel and Brock Williams, both walking in the 11-14 division as one of the youngest in that event, stopped the clock at 1:42.51 each for 11th and 12th places, overall.
Full results are posted at www.pacificsportevents.com.
