The 2020 Shelter Island Virtual Fall 5k results are in. The annual run/walk to raise funds for East End organizations fighting women’s cancers was a big success, organizers say. Most importantly, the event met its stated goal to “continue the fight”.
“Our angels in heaven are smiling, always remembered,” said Race Director M.E. Adipietro. “They were our true light this year.”
In all, 187 people registered to participate in the event that allowed them to run or walk any 5K course and post their times on EliteFeats any time between October 17 and 26. You can see all the results at elitefeats.com. The winning times for runners are:
- Trent Hampton, 19:25
- Bill Nadeau, 19:58
- Stacey Clark Kehl, 20:54
The winning times for walkers are:
- Louise O’Regan Clark, 36:49
- Maddie Pedone, 37:50
- Christine Imbriano, 39:21
Annmarie Seddio was a first cancer survivor to cross the “virtual finish line” as a runner with a time of 23:13. In addition to posting the best time as a walker, Louise O’Regan Clark was top finisher as a cancer survivor among those who walked.
Fundraising results are still being tallied, but the largest of the 11 teams registered was “Heaven Can Wait” with 22 members working under team captain, Susie Roden. Linda Zavatto was the top overall fundraiser, as she has been for many years.
All participants received a neck buff, face mask, and keepsake runners bib. There were no medals this year, but those named above will receive a swag bag with a trucker hat, knit cap, anniversary shirt, and compression socks.
Raffle winners
The 50/50 Raffle sold 414 tickets and raised $1,680. The winner of $840 is Meryl Kramer. Raffles for prizes from East End shops and restaurants sold 325 tickets and raised $1,310. Townsend Montant won lunch for four at the American Hotel. Winners of the other prizes, shown with gift certificate value:
- CJ’s American Grill, $100, Alicin Williamson
- 18 Bay Restaurant, $125, Ellen Walsh
- Gloria Jewel, $100, Townsend Montant
- II Giardino, $100, Alice Dupree
- Lucharito’s, $100, Jennifer Delalio
- Mimi Page Jewelry, $100, Alicin Williamson
- North Ford Roadhouse, $100, Susan Binder
- Vine Street Café, $100, Melanie McEvoy
Shelter Island Virtual Fall 5K beneficiaries
Now in its 21st year, the race helps to raise awareness of and funds to fight women’s cancers. All race proceeds support:
- North Fork Breast Health Coalition
- Coalition for Women’s Cancers at Stony Brook South Hampton Hospital
- Lucia’s Angels
Sponsors for the 2020 5K: J.W. Piccozzi Inc., Merryl Lynch, North Fork Surgery Center, New York Cancer and Blood Specialists, Penelope Moore Realty, Shelter Island Graphics, Wordhampton, hamptons.com, the Shelter Island Gazette, and the Shelter Island Reporter.
Donate
It’s never too late to donate to the Shelter Island Fall 5K. If you want to support the event, send a check payable to the North Fork Breast Health Coaltion, with Shelter Island Fall 5K in the memo line. The address is PO Box 523, 185 Old Country Road, Suite 6, Riverhead, NY 11901.
Organizers say thanks to everyone who posted on the event’s social media pages. See the gallery below:
