Orion Boylston and Amanda Hernandez Lead Annapolis Striders at Downs Park 5 Mile Run
The Annapolis Striders reported official results for the Downs Park 5 Mile Run, showcasing a competitive field that brought runners of all ages to the course. Orion Boylston set the pace at the front of the pack, securing first overall male honors with a swift time of 28:00.44 at just 31 years old and maintaining a 5:36.1 per mile pace. Right behind him in the male overall standings, Scott Koehler crossed the finish line in 28:40.81 at age 43, logging a 5:44.2 pace.
On the women’s side, Amanda Hernandez claimed the female overall title with a time of 33:17.69, running a 6:39.5 pace at age 29. U’tonna Brown followed close behind to take second in the female overall division, clocking in at 34:37.81 at age 41 with a 6:55.6 pace.
James Carter and Ann Fraker Lead Masters Runners
Competition remained fierce across the masters and age-group categories as runners tackled the challenging five-mile distance. In the male masters division, James Carter captured top honors by finishing in 30:32.45 at age 50, averaging a 6:06.5 mile. Ann Fraker led the female masters competitors, crossing the line in 37:18.44 at age 60 with a 7:27.7 pace.
Younger competitors also left their mark on the course. David Freymann led the male 19-and-under group with a time of 36:17.73 at age 15, while Vera Langguth topped the female 19-and-under runners in 39:50.74 at age 12. At the other end of the experience spectrum, Dick Morgan completed the course at age 78 in 57:34.43, and Eric Gyaki finished right alongside him at age 78 in 57:36.00.
| Division | First Place | Time | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male Overall | Orion Boylston | 00:28:00.44 | 31 |
| Female Overall | Amanda Hernandez | 00:33:17.69 | 29 |
| Male Masters | James Carter | 00:30:32.45 | 50 |
| Female Masters | Ann Fraker | 00:37:18.44 | 60 |