HOULTON, Maine — A beautiful autumn day provided the perfect backdrop for the sixth annual Harvest Festival River Run Saturday morning.
Caleb Streinz was the overall race winner, completing the 5-kilometer course in 17 minutes, 26 seconds. Angela Ewings was the top female runner, placing sixth with a time of 21:43.
Angie Ewings runs across the Gateway Crossing Bridge in Houlton Saturday as part of the Harvest Festival 5K road race. Ewings was the top female finisher.
(Joseph Cyr)
“The run was well attended and supported by many familiar faces in the Houlton (and extended) running communities,” said event organizer Chris Rines. “A couple years ago the Chamber of Commerce reached out if we could take over the race during the Harvest festival and when we asked about using it as a fundraiser they were delighted by the idea and it’s been a great fit ever since.”
The race raises money for the Houlton High School cross country program, to assist with the cost of transportation, equipment and other expenses. Saturday’s race raised slightly more than $400 for the program, which also benefits students from Hodgdon and Katahdin who train with the Shires.
Houlton cross country also is hosting a “movie basket” raffle for a $50 gift card to Temple Cinemas, popcorn, snacks, and more. The drawing will be on Oct. 28. Those interested in purchasing a ticket can speak to any member of the cross country team.
Individual results from Saturday’s race were: 1) Caleb Streinz, 17:26; 2) Brian Korhonen, 18:47; 3) Daniel Ross, 20:18; 4) Luke Streinz, 20:59; 5) Silas Graham, 21:03; 6) Angela Ewings, 21:43; 7) Abigale Streinz, 21:47; 8) Hannah Streinz, 22:22; 9) Teanne Ewings, 22:49; 10) LeAnn Ross, 22:53; 11) Chris Streinz, 23:01; 12) Kurt Kafferlin, 23:24; 13) Mia Henderson, 24:04; 14) Teagan Ewings, 24:58; 15) Joel Carmichael, 24:59; 16) Sarah Graham, 25:12; 17) Drew Warman, 25:35; 18) Calli Sylvia, 25:35; 19) Sarah Williams, 25:43; 20) Jared Sylvia, 25:48; 21) Grace Kafferlin, 25:50; 22) Brent Bailey, 25:42; 23) Justin Speirs, 27:03; 24) Andrea Ross, 27:52; 25) Daniel Henderson, 28:13; 26) Kiley Henderson, 28:24; 27) Jerusha Benn, 28:18; 28) Cathy Ross, 29:07; and 29) Jon Solomon, 54:16.
