Inaugural Beach Lax 5K A Big Success

BERLIN- The Beach Lacrosse 5K in Berlin last weekend was a big success with over 100 runners competing in the inaugural event.

The 5K race benefitting the local Beach Lacrosse youth program began and finished at the Northern Worcester County Athletic Complex and the course included a trip through the downtown area for the runners. A total of 114 runners competed in a variety of age and gender subdivisions.

For the record, James Parana of Berlin finished first, coming in at 22.06. Local finishing in the top 25 included Karen Cathell of Berlin (5th), Vicki Magnolia of Berlin (8th), Anthony Beamon of Berlin (18th), Bryan Brushmiller of Berlin (21st), Dori Krasner of Berlin (23rd), Summer Vorstag of Bishopville (24th) and Max Taylor of Ocean City (25th).