Triangle Run for Autism Results

Saturday ws the third race in the Second Empire Grand Prix Series. This was the Triangle Run for Autism 5k. The course was a gradual uphill for the first half of the race, with a sharp decline for about a tenth of a mile. From there runners gradually climbed another hill for nearly a mile. At this point runners were finally rewarded with a stead half mile down hill finish.

The race was another big event with just under 700 timed finishers. The wining time was a runner from California who ran a blistering 15:29. . . and he only won by 14 seconds!

Once again, the RMEC boys did not disappoint. Ashley Bass finished 9th with a 17:50. Brian Lankford finished very close behind with an 18:17 taking 15th overall. These times were good enough for 2nd and 3rd place over all in the master's division. Both runners earned both ceramic plates that were hand painted by local children and adults with autism.

Looking at the Grand Prix standing, Ashley has now moved up to 4th overall, and Brian has cracked the top ten, and is now sitting in 8th position. Three races are now completed, and five more still remain. Their next race is the Run for Healthier Babies 5k in Morrisville.