The Merville 15K race , hosted by the River Runners of Campbell River, drew 283 runners from across Vancouver Island and beyond on April Fool's Day.
Of the 28 Comox Valley Road Runners who participated, most placed in the top 10 in their age category. Eleven CVRR members finished with a medal. First-place medals were awarded to Angela Plamondon and Roslyn Smith. Roslyn finished within three seconds of the race record for her age category.
Other first-place age category medals were won by Vince Brotherstone (who was also the fastest masters) and Wayne Crowe. Second-place medals were accepted by Brad Crowe, who out-sprinted his competition to the finish line, Louise Martel, Peter Moore and Karen Weller. Third-place medals were awarded to age category winners Chris Winkelar, Kathy Rung (CVRR coach), Mary Ann Rolfe and Angelica Lauzon.
This year the Vancouver Island Running Association with Race Day Timing is promoting a new and exciting ‘race within a race’ for all Frontrunner Island Series Races. The fastest master to sprint the last 100 metres to the finish line is recognized with a special jersey. Louise Martel happily took home the yellow jersey in that category in addition to her second-place finish.
The CVRR have a solid second-place standing as the runners prepare to head south to Victoria for the eight and final race in the series. The Sooke River Trail and Road Running Club is sponsoring a 10K road race on April 15.
For complete results and more information about the Comox Valley Road Runners see http://www.cvrr.ca.
– Comox Valley Road Runners