Mary O’Donnell 5K
The MRC Racing Series continued on Sunday, August 13th with the Mary O’Donnell 5K.
Many MRC runners were running the Sunday Long Run and could not make the race. When the race began at 9 AM, it was already getting hot in Melrose.
Mary O’Donnel 5K and MRC Runners
Even with the heat and other races and long runs, The MRC fielded 10 runners for the race.
The Tysall family had a great showing with four family members participating. Charlotte Tysall was the first MRC runner to cross the finish line at 21:26 for a first place age group finish!
Nicola Tysall finished 48th at 23:57, Lisa Tysall finished in 25:59 for a 3rd place age-group finish. Simon Tysall placed second in his age group at 29:46.
Our next race is The Lone Gull 10K on September 24th in Gloucester. This is a large 10K with about 1,000 runners. Age group awards are 5 deep! This has been a popular race with MRC runners for many years. Make sure to car pool!
Also in September we have the Hallmark Health Stride for Healthy Communities 5K in Wakefield. The Melrose Running Club is a partner sponsor for this race. So not only do we hope that you register for this race, but that you volunteer some time to help out.
It is a Saturday race so all of the Sunday Long Run runners can also participate. All children 12 and under will receive a finisher’s medal!
Just like our club races, there are many opportunities to volunteer that only require an hour or two of your time. With some assignments you can even volunteer and run.
Proceeds from this race go right back into our communities to teach high school students CPR, for example.
Run well my Friends!
Andy