McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Joint Base Race success Published Oct. 1, 2007 By Airman 1st Class Rebekah Phy 305th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs MCGUIRE AIR FORCE BASE, N.J. -- More than 280 participants came out to the McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Joint Base Race here Sept. 29. The 13.1 mile route was on paved surfaces within McGuire and Fort Dix's cantonment area. There was a three-hour time limit to finish. Military and civilian runners and their families competed, along with the men's and women's marathon teams from the Air Force Academy, Naval Academy and West Point. "For an inaugural event, it far exceeded our expectations," said Monty Dunn, 305th Services Squadron marketing director. "Everyone at McGuire, Fort Dix and Lakehurst did a great job." There were first, second and third place winners for males and females in different age groups: 29 and below; 30-39; 40-49; and 50 and over. All placing participants received trophies. There was also a 5K Fun Run/Walk, which was 3.1 miles around the base. Winners were recognized in the same age categories, and they all received certificates. Children who participated in the Kids Run, one-mile around the McGuire Fitness Center track, received a Fun Medal. After the race, food and entertainment was provided for all of the participants and spectators. "This was a great first time out, and we had a great turn out," Mr. Dunn said. "We hope to do it again next year." Joint Base Race Half Marathon winners (13.1 miles): Males 29 & under: 1st Seth Deaton 2nd Brad Chronister 3rd Jason Beaudwin Females 29 & under: 1st Tara Lenn 2nd Lindsey Slyman 3rd Jenny Smith Males 30-39: 1st Michael O'Conner 2nd Christopher Madigan 3rd Scott Winrow Females 30-39: 1st Maggie Freeman 2nd Marisol Melendez 3rd Wendy McKnight Males 40-49: 1st Edward Primeau 2nd Tom Kastner 3rd John Wheeler Females 40-49: 1st Nancy Ellor 2nd Teresa Bransfield 3rd Janice Mahlmann Males 50 & up: 1st Vincent Delguercio 2nd Anthony Geneva 3rd Rodney Logan Females 50 & up: 1st Barbara Catalano 2nd Eleanor Beason 3rd Eileen Mannix Male Clydesdales: 1st Jim Pate 2nd David Kother 3rd Bruce Vander Wilt Female Athenas: 1st Jaime Gallagher 2nd Donna Zeimer 3rd Deborah Herceg Joint Base Race 5K Fun Run/Walk winners (3.1 miles): 1st Welby Ramos 2nd Esly Panduro 3rd Fred Kariuki