About 50 Avalon children joined in the Kids Fun Run as part of the Catalina Island Conservancy Marathon, that was held Saturday, March 9.
The Hermosa Hotel, Three Palms Arcade, and Avalon PTA sponsored any Island child interested in participating.
About 50 Avalon children joined in the Kids Fun Run as part of the Catalina Island Conservancy Marathon, that was held Saturday, March 9.
The Hermosa Hotel, Three Palms Arcade, and Avalon PTA sponsored any Island child interested in participating.
“Many of my young friends frequently see me exercising and running, and ask to join me,” said Mindy Malan, who helped coordinate the Kids’ run. “This was one way I was able to channel their energies into a healthy, exciting goal and empower them. I was absolutely thrilled that so many children were eager to participate in this running event, and appreciate the support of my community partners for sponsorship, and all those who attended and cheered them on during the event. The kids did great, and I’m so proud of them. I hope we can organize more events like this for these children.”
Avalon was also well-represented in the other event categories.
In the 5k, Alex Pedroza took 2nd (21:07, 2nd overall), with Morgan Boultinghouse on his heels taking third (21:49, 3rd overall). Rebecca Cano was first female across (22:24, 5th overall), Tanner Engel came in 10th (26:38, 3rd in division), followed by Jaime Alaniz in 12th (26:55, 1st in division), Mindy Malan in 13th (26:58, 3rd female), and Scott Nelson in 15th overall (28:04, first in division).
Other finishers include Rebecca Morrow (31:58), Matthew Long (38:24), Silvia Harrell (51:34) and Lisa Moss (1:09:16).
In the 10k, Tyler Dvorak came in 15th (47:09, 3rd in division), followed by David Dentinger at 16th (48:02, 2nd in division), Nicole Boriksi in 18th place (49:01, 1st in division) and Jeniece Neville coming in 22nd overall (50:32, 1st in division).
Other Islander finishers include Frances Finley (51:01, 2nd in division), Dewitt Finley (52:48, 2nd in division), Ryan Ramming (54:19, 1st in division), Amy Catalano (1:01:22, 6th in division) and Heather Butler (1:12:05, 14th in division).
Avalon’s marathon finishers were: Chris Barrios (7:00:33), Gary Black (7:01:06), Theresa McDowell (8:24:18) and Channing Barrios (8:24:18).
