The Pamby Ridgefield Half Marathon celebrated 43 years today, an absolutely beautiful fall day, with new 7 mile option. Both the 1/2 marathon and the 7 mile race were sold out with over six hundred participants.
Congratulations to Brewster resident Cullin Burdett, who finished 1st overall!
Top 5 finishers, male - 1/2 marathon
- Cullin Burdett of Brewster, 24, pace 5:32
- Bryan Kovalsky of Ridgefield, 40, pace 5:54
- Manny Wineman of Northampton MA, 41, pace 6:03
- Michael Bodie of Brookfield, 22, pace 6:13
- William Gasparrini of Ridgefield, 19, pace 6:16
Top 5 finishers, female - 1/2 marathon
| 1 | Emmi Aguillard | 28 | 1:25:41 | |
| 2 | Lauren Perschetz | 24 | 1:26:40 | |
| 3 | Laura Hergenrother | 23 | 1:27:32 | |
| 4 | Whitney Dunbar | 35 | 1:28:48 | |
| 5 | Stacy Mowry | 27 | 1:30:01 |
With endorphins at an all-time high, runners found respite, nourishment, live music (thanks to School of Rock) and massages (thanks to Susi Laura) at "Race Central" on the grounds of the Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield, benefactors of the race.
Thanks to Megan Searfoss, owner of Ridgefield Running Company and founder of Run Like A Mother for all of your hard working putting the many details of this race together. And, lots of gratitude to the event sponsors including Pamby (lead sponsor), Karla Murtaugh, Steve's Bagels, Chez Lenard (who set up his hot dog cart and also grilled burgers at the finish line) and the many other local businesses who made this race awesome! Oh, and can't forget Ridgefield Police who made sure runners were safe on the roads.
Learn more about the 43rd Annual Pamby Ridgefield Half Marathon and view sponsors here.