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Local residents shine at Real People Helping People Race in McElhattan

ASHTON PETERS/FOR THE EXPRESS Carson Harris, at left, and Cory Houtz, at right, both of Mill Hall, are pictured during the 5K race.

McELHATTAN — With sunny skies and moderate temperatures, it was a great day for the Real People Helping People races held at the Durty Dabbers Pavilion near Zindel Park in McElhattan on Oct. 12.

The race, held by non-profit Real People Helping People, benefited the Haven Summer Youth Program and Central Mountain High School Cross Country team.

“We have had an impact on more than 100 children the past two summers and we plan on continuing to do so,” information on the event’s runsignup registration noted.

Dozens of individuals turned out to take part in the 10K, 5K and 2.5K option.

Though the 2.5K served as a leisurely, untimed, option both the 10K and 5K saw local residents cross the finish line first.

ASHTON PETERS/FOR THE EXPRESS A group poses for a photo at the 5K race in McElhattan.

In the 10K, Michael Dicello, of Lock Haven, finished first with a time of 1 hour and 2 minutes. He was followed closely by Nick Walker, of Mill Hall, with a time of 1 hour and 10 minutes.

The first female finisher for the 10K was Lauren Breon, of Jersey Shore, who finished with a time of 1 hour and 14 minutes. She was followed by Elizabeth Diggan, of Trout Run, who finished with a time of 1 hour and 16 minutes.

In the 5K, Logan Bolopue, of Beech Creek, crossed the finish line first with a time of 26 minutes and 6 seconds. He was followed very closely by Scott Etter with a time of 26 minutes and 47 seconds.

The first female finisher for this race was Lena Walker, of Mill Hall, who finished with a time of 35 minutes and 58 seconds. She was followed by Melissa Renn, of Lewisburg, with a time of 36 minutes and 12 seconds.

ASHTON PETERS/FOR THE EXPRESS Nancy Hackenberg, one of the event’s directors, is pictured with the elusive cryptid Mothman, who offered some motivation to racers.

ASHTON PETERS/FOR THE EXPRESS Real People Helping People Race organizers, from left, Nick Walker, Shonna Walker and Nancy Hackenberg, pose together before the race.

ASHTON PETERS/FOR THE EXPRESS Alisha Bubb, at right, and Bryan Bubb, at left, both of Mill Hall, offer a quick smile as they take part in the 5K race.

ASHTON PETERS/FOR THE EXPRESS Nick Walker, one of the organizers for the Real People Helping People Race, speaks prior to the start of the event on Oct. 12.

ASHTON PETERS/FOR THE EXPRESS A group of competitors takes off through the start point.

ASHTON PETERS/FOR THE EXPRESS Competitors of all ages enjoyed the 5K event.

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