Michael Cavanaugh was the overall winner at Sunday morning’s ninth annual Northeast Philly 5-Mile Run and 2-Mile Walk at Northeast Philadelphia Airport.
Cavanaugh, 24, battled windy conditions to run a good time of 30:00.4, more than two minutes ahead of the runner-up.
The event is organized by City Councilman Dennis O’Brien (R-at large). Proceeds benefit the Northeast Philadelphia Youth Alliance, which O’Brien formed when he was a state representative.
The alliance consists of the following seven groups: the Academy Sabres Sports Association, Calvary Athletic Association, Liberty Bell Youth Organizations, Parkwood Youth Organization, Penn Academy Athletic Association, Philadelphia Soccer Club and Torresdale Boys Club.
A disc jockey and the Penn Academy dancers entertained the crowd. The Torresdale Boys Club cheerleaders encouraged the runners and walkers along the way.
Here are the complete results:
Overall Male: 1. Michael Cavanaugh, 30:00.4; 2. Steve Connolly, 32:14.1; 3. Mark Mulray, 32:18.2.
Overall Female: 1. Julie Bateman, 37:32.8; 2. Megan Garvin, 39:15.5; 3. Nicole Blum, 39:16.1.
Master Male: 1. James Costello, 33:37.9.
Master Female: 1. Denise Pody, 41:23.5.
14-Under Male: 1. Nicholas Hines, 45:20.9.
15–19 Male: 1. Cameron Clearfield, 38:46.2.
15–19 Female: 1. Samantha Cummins, 45:02.4.
20–29 Male: 1. Kevin Kulzynski, 33:37.6; 2. Daniel Sawyer, 34:40.3; 3. Michael Raaber, 37:18.5.
20–29 Female: 1. Colleen McCarthy, 42:41.7; 2. Marella Arambrio, 43:14.5; 3. Chrissy Merlino, 45:48.8.
30–39 Male: 1. Adam Hynam, 34:36.9; 2. Richard Wade, 35:10.2; 3. Andy Brown, 37:51.4.
30–39 Female: 1. Denna Bernard, 39:20.5; 2. Christine Wicker, 41:01.4; 3. Bria McMenamin, 41:12.3.
40–49 Male: 1. Mike Piontko, 36:10.0; 2. Kevin McGranaghan, 38:37.2; 3. Larry Boyle, 41:29.1.
40–49 Female: 1. Jeannie Paul, 42:20.0; 2. Bridget Cullen, 43:41.5; 3. Susie Baptista, 45:02.1.
50–59 Male: 1. Norm Dethloff, 45:34.9; 2. Robert Pride, 45:43.8; 3. Sal Merlino, 46:59.6.
50–59 Female: 1. Barbara Willie, 53:38.4.
60–69 Male: 1. Chuck Beauglass, 44:53.9; 2. Hal Rosenberger, 46:36.2; 3. Art Bagelman, 46:41.6. ••
