Team GREEEEEEN said "Last year we did this and said we wouldn't do it again." -- Looks like they changed their minds. (MyBayCity Photos by Julie McCallum) RACE DAY - 38th Annual Al Kayner's St. Patrick's Day Races
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March 20, 2011 marked the first day of spring as The Bay Area Runners Club presented the 38th Annual Al Kayner's St. Patrick's Day Race on parade day in Bay City.
The St. Patrick's Day Race has become a staple for Midwest runners and is a perfect way to celebrate the return of another beautiful Spring to Mid-Michigan.
Race start and finish was held at the corner of Adams and Center in Downtown Bay City.
With an overcast sky and temperatures in the mid 30's, it was colder then expected, but no one could complain. The rain held off until both the race and parade were completed. Everyone was in great spirits and sported green and Irish attire. Nearly 5000 participated in this year's race.
Race Director Ann Gasta, said, "It was a wonderful day and it went better then I expected!" Gasta also participated in the race, and placed second in her age group with a time of 23:22. Gasta continued, "Everything 'ran smoothly' with tremendous help from my staff and volunteers . . . A big thanks to all of them!"
Complete Results St Pats Races 2011
(Above) TOE TO TOE in the 5K RUN - Overall Men's winner Derek Zoolander (L) Age 23 of Bay City with an impressive time of 15:27. Two seconds behind was Tony Filipek (R) of Caro, age 22 15:29 for a 2nd overall.
(Above) Overall Woman's 5K went to 16 year old Kristen Olling of Breckenridge as she breezed in with a time of 18:14
(Above) 4800 participated in the Races on Sunday
(Above) 5K walkers get their official start and they are off.
(Above) If you know Ann Gasta, (Race Director) then you know she always has a smile on her face -- not just at the end of the race but also during the race. She makes it look painless.
(Above) STUDENT/TEACHER TEAM -- Mandy Neumeyer an 8th grade teacher and Athletic Director at Faith Lutheran in Bay City teamed up with one of her students, Katie Veit age 13. Both ran the 5K. Neumeyer said, "Katie was the only student who was up for the challenge of the St Pat's Race," Neumeyer continued. "When I found out she was running, I asked if she wanted to go for a practice run together, and we did. She really did well." Neumeyer placed 35th in her age group with a time of 26:48 and Veit placed 20th with a time of 25:27
(Above) Veit's family also participated in the race's -- Her younger brother, age 7, ran the 5K and placed a 5th place in his age group with a time of 31:26 and her parents Byron and Eileen Veit both participated in the 5K Walk
(Above) Midland Public Schools' "Couch Potato Group" participated in the race. Billie Oliver said, "There are 9 of us all together, family and friends. We had our shirts made up special at Hanley Custom Sports in Midland."
(Above) 98FM KCQ Country provided the tunes and Emceed the race event
(Above) Nick Verity and Jacob Fernandez take a moment minutes before start of race to smile for MyBayCity cameras.
(Above) Z-93's Joe Volk said he woke up that morning and decided to run in the race. Volk clocked a 42:21 in the 8K.
(Above) Definitely "Hands Full" but still smiling
(Above) All dressed up and ready to Race!
Complete Results St Pats Races 2011
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