They Had the Run of Their Lives

At the annual Rye YMCA Derby, April 29, sunny skies and cool weather worked in runners’ favor, resulting in excellent times.

At the annual Rye YMCA Derby, April 29, sunny skies and cool weather worked in runners’ favor, resulting in excellent times.

In the 5-Mile Track and Field sanctioned race, the winner was Mongistu Nebsi, age 34 (23:44); the female winner was Bekelech Bedada, age 21 (27:41).

The top Rye female runner was Heather Baden, age 36, (34:57), and the top Rye male runner was Conor O’Driscoll, age 50, (28:28).

The winner of the 5K was Mauricio Monteil Soli of Rye, age 35 (17:37); the female winner was Brooke Garden, age 44 (20:52). Natalie Weiner, age 10, placed 2nd (18:50) and was the top female runner from Rye.

The Y added Healthy Kids Day to the program a few years back, and activity rules the day. Kids enjoyed sliding down an inflatable fire engine, climbing to the top of a tower, practicing batting or golf swings, and completing the 1-mile fun run.

 The day was made possible through the generous support of hundreds of sponsors and volunteers. Proceeds help support the Rye Y financial assistance program, outreach, and teen programming. Complete race results, as well as a video, can be viewed at ryeymca.org/derby

— Photos by Kathleen Durkee

 

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