The Pacific Runderland 5k

 

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Race Review

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The 2023 Silver Strider 5k Championship

By Jerry Dietrich
with photos by Bruce Fisher

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Roegner Park Auburn- Sept 9, 2023

The Silver Strider 5k Championship was held in conjunction with the Pacific Runderland 5k this year.

The course was perfect for the championship. It was certified and times were fast. The first mile was a little slower due to a hill near the start, but the 3rd mile was fast because the same spot was downhill coming back. The weather was ideal and it seemed like about 90% of the runners and walkers stayed for the drawings.

We should definitely have this race on our series schedule next year. The Race Director, Sherry Clark did a magnificent job making sure that things went off smoothly and Silver Strider TOP IO 5k Chairman, Ed Heckard, also did great making sure that each age group winner received their championship trophy.

The first male and female Silver Striders to cross the finish line were Kimmer Muenz the 2023 Women’s State Champion in the 65-69 age group, and Keith Lerew 2023 Men’s State Champ for age 65-69.

Here are your Silver Strider State Champs for 2023

This race was also on the schedule for the Dave Sherman Series. So runners and walkers received series points. We still have 4 races left in the series so some age group winners have yet to be decided.

A few runners have already secured wins in their age divisions. They are, Edythe Hulet W85-89, Judy Fisher W80-84, Nancy Larsen W75-79, Sandra Madden W70-74, Jerry Dietrich M85-89 and Steve Husko M70-74.
The final race in the series will be the Christmas Rush 5k and 10k in December. The 10k will be the Silver Strider State 10k Championship for 2023.

Let’s not forget the Silver Strider 3k race in Gig Harbor On Sunday October 15th. Trophies to the top 3 in each 5 year age group for ages 50 to 89. Entry fee is only $8 before Sept 30th. After Sept 30th it’s $20. No day Of race entry. Send your check Payable to Bruce Fisher (along with your name and age) to – Bruce Fisher 3005 So. 363 St., Federal Way, WA 98003.

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Here are Results in Photos by Bruce Fisher

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Here Are The Dave Sherman Series Players – Times, Points, and Places

Keith Lerew 65, – 20:17 – 10 pts. – 5k Champion M65-69
Kent Sizer 68, – 21:46 – 9 pts. 2nd Place M65-69
Kimmer Muenz 65, – 25:30 – 10 pts. – 5k Champion W65-69
Ed Heckard 78, – 26:19 – 10 pts. – 5k Champion M75-79
Dennis Zaborac 74, – 28:12 – 10 pts. – 5k Champion M70-74
Ken Peper 64, – 29:22 – 6 pts. – 5th Place M60-64
Milo Henderson 74, – 29:31 – 9 pts. – 2nd Place M70-74
Geri White 68, – 34:09 – 9 pts. – 2nd Place W65-69
Diane Johnson 80, – 37:33 – 10 pts. – 5k Champion W80-84
Louise Mihay 82, – 37:35 – 9 pts. – 2nd Place W80-84
Diane Martin 74, – 39:02 – 10 pts. – 5k Champion W70-74
Nancy Larsen 76, – 41:37 – 10 pts. – 5k Champion W 75-79
Marsha Murray 71, – 43:12 – 8 pts. – 3rd Place W70-74
Ray Arrington 74, – 45:08 – 7 pts. – 4th Place M70-74
Robert Davies 80, – 46:19 – 9 pts. – 2nd Place M80-84
Jerry Dietrich 89, – 54:12 – 10 pts. – 5k Champion M85-89
Larry Larsen 83, – 54:13 – 8 pts. – 3rd Place M80-84
Molly Childs 84, – 54:34 – 8 pts. – 3rd Place W80-84
Edythe Hulet 86, – 54:48 – 10 pts. – 5k Champion W85-89

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