The Garrett Open Race
The 2011 Garrett Open/Recovery Race "Run in the Forest Run"
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The storm resulting from Hurricane Irene held off as racers completed either the 5K run or 1 mile walk on Mt. Aetna, Saturday, August 27. The race, organized by Garrett Trails and Garrett County Health Department’s Center for Behavioral Health, promotes the use of trails throughout the county and also recognizes National Addictions Recovery Month. Thirty runners participated in the 5 kilometer course over established trails along the head waters of Savage River and up and over Mt. Aetna.
Parker Jacobs of McHenry kept a 7:17 pace to lead all runners over the course finishing the race with a time of 22:37. Jacobs led most of the race and poured it on during the 700 ft ascent of Mt. Aetna. Jen Sober also of McHenry led all women with a blistering 7:22 pace finishing a full 5 minutes ahead of the second place overall female, Lydia Valenta of Frostburg.
One of the goals of the Garrett Open Recovery Race is to expose the public to the expanding trail system in Garrett County. Many participants commented on the beauty of the trail and a few observed deer and wild turkeys while completing the course. Each year the Garrett Open Recovery Race is held on a different Garrett County trail.
The Kendall trail in Friendsville was the site of the first Garrett Open which was a 5 mile race. Last year’s course was held at Herrington Manor. Bob Stephens stated that, a second goal of the Garrett Open Recovery Race is to recognize those persons who are in recovery from an addiction. September is National Recovery Month and the Garrett County Steps committee co-hosted the event to raise awareness of the resources available locally to assist persons struggling with addictions.
Steve Green, the president of Garrett Trails thanked the runners for coming out to the event and encouraged the public to take advantage of the many trails throughout Garrett County. He also thanked the sponsors including: ASI at Garrett College, ASCI, Garrett County Center for Behavioral Health, Railey Realty, Gosnell Inc. Team One, Husky Power Dog Sledding, High Mountain Sports and Savage River Lodge.Timing for the race was provided by Queen City Striders.
Persons interested hiking, biking, running or cross country skiing the many Garrett County Trails are encouraged to explore the Garrett Trails website further.
In addition to the 5K run a 1 mile walk was held. Bob and Sandy Smith crossed the finish line with a time of 15:35 and 15:37 to lead the 9 walk part of the Garrett Open Recovery Race.
Parker Jacobs of McHenry kept a 7:17 pace to lead all runners over the course finishing the race with a time of 22:37. Jacobs led most of the race and poured it on during the 700 ft ascent of Mt. Aetna. Jen Sober also of McHenry led all women with a blistering 7:22 pace finishing a full 5 minutes ahead of the second place overall female, Lydia Valenta of Frostburg.
One of the goals of the Garrett Open Recovery Race is to expose the public to the expanding trail system in Garrett County. Many participants commented on the beauty of the trail and a few observed deer and wild turkeys while completing the course. Each year the Garrett Open Recovery Race is held on a different Garrett County trail.
The Kendall trail in Friendsville was the site of the first Garrett Open which was a 5 mile race. Last year’s course was held at Herrington Manor. Bob Stephens stated that, a second goal of the Garrett Open Recovery Race is to recognize those persons who are in recovery from an addiction. September is National Recovery Month and the Garrett County Steps committee co-hosted the event to raise awareness of the resources available locally to assist persons struggling with addictions.
Steve Green, the president of Garrett Trails thanked the runners for coming out to the event and encouraged the public to take advantage of the many trails throughout Garrett County. He also thanked the sponsors including: ASI at Garrett College, ASCI, Garrett County Center for Behavioral Health, Railey Realty, Gosnell Inc. Team One, Husky Power Dog Sledding, High Mountain Sports and Savage River Lodge.Timing for the race was provided by Queen City Striders.
Persons interested hiking, biking, running or cross country skiing the many Garrett County Trails are encouraged to explore the Garrett Trails website further.
In addition to the 5K run a 1 mile walk was held. Bob and Sandy Smith crossed the finish line with a time of 15:35 and 15:37 to lead the 9 walk part of the Garrett Open Recovery Race.
Run in the Forest Run! Garrett Open Recovery Run
5K Runner's Name Time Pace
01 Parker Jacobs 22:37 7:17
02 Patrick Kildow 22:47 7:21
03 Steve Green 22:53 7:22
04 Jen Sober 22:54 7:23
05 Scott MacLennan 24:05 7:46
06 Ben Sievers 24:11 7:48
07 Jonathan Altland 25:31 8:13
08 Don Ferguson 25:46 8:18
09 Richard Sievers 26:10 8:26
10 Lydia Valenta 27:12 8:46
11 Mitchell Hall 27:12 8:46
12 Michael Patterson 27:59 9:01
13 Andie Myers 29:23 9:28
14 Michael Kozier 30:00 9:40
15 Sharon Ellsworth 30:08 9:42
16 Wendey Chioji 31:01 9:59
17 Kasey Lambert 31:15 10:04
18 Emily Fratz 31:29 10:08
19 Luke Valenta 31:30 10:09
20 Luther Groves 31:54 10:17
21 Fedrico Guereo 32:38 10:31
22 Jay McCutcheon 33:28 10:47
23 Renny Azzi 33:50 10:54
24 Laura Smith 34:07 10:59
25 Susan Emmett 34:23 11:05
26 Kay Carney 34:30 11:07
27 Terry Stephens 34:41 11:10
28 Terri Piatak 36:59 11:55
29 Nancy Fitzpatrick 39:45 12:48
30 Bill Pope 51:25 16:33
One Mile Walk Finishers
1 Robert Smith 15:35
2 Sandra Smith 15:37
3 John Skipper 16:15
4 Chap Richardson 17:09
5 Joan Saunders 17:13
6 Frank Fitzpatrick 17:21
7 Richard Saunders 17:23
8 Marci Glotfelty 17:58
9 Rodney Glotfelty 18:01
01 Parker Jacobs 22:37 7:17
02 Patrick Kildow 22:47 7:21
03 Steve Green 22:53 7:22
04 Jen Sober 22:54 7:23
05 Scott MacLennan 24:05 7:46
06 Ben Sievers 24:11 7:48
07 Jonathan Altland 25:31 8:13
08 Don Ferguson 25:46 8:18
09 Richard Sievers 26:10 8:26
10 Lydia Valenta 27:12 8:46
11 Mitchell Hall 27:12 8:46
12 Michael Patterson 27:59 9:01
13 Andie Myers 29:23 9:28
14 Michael Kozier 30:00 9:40
15 Sharon Ellsworth 30:08 9:42
16 Wendey Chioji 31:01 9:59
17 Kasey Lambert 31:15 10:04
18 Emily Fratz 31:29 10:08
19 Luke Valenta 31:30 10:09
20 Luther Groves 31:54 10:17
21 Fedrico Guereo 32:38 10:31
22 Jay McCutcheon 33:28 10:47
23 Renny Azzi 33:50 10:54
24 Laura Smith 34:07 10:59
25 Susan Emmett 34:23 11:05
26 Kay Carney 34:30 11:07
27 Terry Stephens 34:41 11:10
28 Terri Piatak 36:59 11:55
29 Nancy Fitzpatrick 39:45 12:48
30 Bill Pope 51:25 16:33
One Mile Walk Finishers
1 Robert Smith 15:35
2 Sandra Smith 15:37
3 John Skipper 16:15
4 Chap Richardson 17:09
5 Joan Saunders 17:13
6 Frank Fitzpatrick 17:21
7 Richard Saunders 17:23
8 Marci Glotfelty 17:58
9 Rodney Glotfelty 18:01
Click here for a full gallery from the 2011 Garrett Open/Recovery Race!
Click below to check out our full gallery from 2010's Garrett Open Race held at Herrington Manor State Park!
