And they’re off! Adams Street in Fairhaven is filled with runners at the start of the 43rd annual Fairhaven Father’s Day Road Race in Fairhaven on 6/17/18. Photo by Glenn C. Silva.
By Beth David, Editor
The 43rd annual Father’s Day Road Race drew 1667 runners into the streets of Fairhaven on Sunday, 6/17. Sunny skies greeted the runners, a start contrast to last year’s pouring rain, which still, however, ended up with 1956 finishers in 2017.
The family friendly race includes a 10K, 5K, and walk portion, with strollers welcome, and family teams as part of the winning categories. Winners received cash prizes, gift certificates, medals and trophies depending on the category.
Elizabeth R. Sullivan, 17, from Portsmouth RI, and the first woman to cross the finish line at 19:05, is neck and neck with her brother Daniel Sullivan. The siblings took first place in the father-kid teams, winning first in both the father-daughter and father-son categories, with their father Daniel Sullivan. Photo by Glenn C. Silva.
The race started and ended at Hastings Middle School, with the route going to Fort Phoenix and back. The grounds of HMS included a variety of vendors and amenities for runners, including massage and information booths. Proceeds from the race benefit a variety of local charities.
First over the line in the 10K was Trevor Wysong, 20, of Taunton, in 32:52; second over the line was Jason Eddy, 38, of East Bridgewater, in 34:50; third was Fairhaven’s own Tayor Days-Merrill, 24, in 37:11.
First woman over the line in the 10K, Rebecca Corugno of Dartmouth, was also fifth overall in the 10K, with a time of 41:26. Patricia Baptiste, 40, of Dartmouth, was second woman over the line in 41:54; and Molly Comerford of Scituate, MA, 35, rounded out the top three with a time of 42:47.
For the men, Fairhaven resident Zack Viera, 21, did his home town proud by coming in first in the 5K in 16:42. Two other locals rounded out the top three, with Cody Gibney, 25, of New Bedford coming in second in 16:52; and Michael Vaz, 24, of Dartmouth, coming in third in 16:56.
First woman over the line in the 5K was Elizabeth Sullivan, 17, of Portsmouth, RI, in 19:05; Lauren Dorschied, 29, of Acushnet, was second woman over the line in 19:43; and Sophia Arruda, 15, of Lakeville, came in third at 20:20.
For complete results visit: http:// www.coolrunning.com/results/18/ma/ Jun17_Fairha_set2.shtml. to learn more about the race visit http://www. fairhavenroadrace.org
To see more of Glenn’s photos, visit https://photos.app.goo.gl/1vgMk1rFrGL3rCdb7 Contact him directly to purchase individual photos. (EDITOR’S NOTE: Names were matched by the numbers on the race results website.
Strollers are welcome at the family friendly Father’s Day Road Race in Fairhaven on Sunday, 6/17/8. Photo by Glenn C. Silva.
Rumor has it that this guy was making good on a bet to wear a tutu in the race. He made sure, however, that his number was not visible, so we couldn’t track down his name. Photo by Glenn C. Silva.
L-R: Kevin Sullivan, 13, of Portsmouth, RI, and Scot Joseph, 50, of Cumberland, RI, push hard at the finish line in the 5K at the 43rd annual Father’s Day Road Race in Fairhaven on 6/17/18. Photo by Glenn C. Silva.
Ryan Sylvia, 20, of East Freetown, gives it a final push at the finish line in the 5K at the 43rd annual Father’s Day Road Race in Fairhaven on Sunday, 6/17/18. He came in 25th overall, with a time of 20:19. Right behind him is Sophia Arruda, 15, of Lakeville, who was the third woman over the line at 20:20. Photo by Glenn C. Silva.
Members of the Band of Brothers running club, affiliated with the Fairhaven Public Schools, get off to a competitive start at the 43rd annual Father’s Day Road Race in Fairhaven on 6/17/18. Photo by Glenn C. Silva.
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