Benefits from the SERTOMA (SErvice TO MAnkind) race are used to
provide scholarships and assistive technology for children and adults
with hearing impairments. The Central Bucks SERTOMA volunteers
organize the 5K Race, the 1 mile run, and the 2 mile Health Walk.
They also administer distribution of the proceeds from the events.

Thanks to all runners and sponsors for such strong support.

The overall winners of this year's race, held on May 13th were
Antonio De Vido and Alexandra Brasington. De Vido, from Doylestown,
finished with a time of 17:25. He was followed by Damian Kellog
(Ewing NJ) in a time of 17:40. Brasington (Dresher) was 18th overall
in a time of 19:37. This was Alexandra's third win in the Bucks 5K
Series. The second woman to cross the finish line was Laura Fanelli
(Chalfont). She finished only 9 seconds behind with a time of 19:46.

Gert Freas (North Wales) was the first female master, completing the
course in 20:46. Joan Kotz Kovar (Doylestown) was the top age-graded
female master with a time of 21:20 and an age-graded score of 79.3%.

Antonio De Vido was also the first male master. Carl Goldschmid
(Holicong) was second in 18:06. Mike Clarke (Doylestown) had the
highest age-graded score among the male masters. His score was
80.7%, with a time of 19:42.

Age-grading provides a way of comparing a runner's performance
against all ages and around the world. A score of 80% or higher
rates as "National Class".

The tightest age group races were in the F12-14 and M15-19
divisions. In the boy's 15-19 division, only 22 seconds separated
Jeff Dickson (Chalfont), David Manion (Chalfont), and James Myers
(New Britain). Their times were 17:55, 18:14, and 18:17,
respectively. These performances bode well for the future of Central
Bucks track teams.

In the girl's 12-14 division, Laura Aseltine (Doylestown), Paula
Kluskiewicz (Kintersville), and Julie Smith (Doylestown) all finished
strong, with times of 24:44, 25:01 and 25:12.

After 4 races, the Series Standings are getting very interesting.
Although Kyle Murray and Alexandra Brasington are leading in the
overall competition, they have not yet clinched the titles. The same
is true of the age group standings -- most are wide open. For the
complete standings and all of the previous race results, please visit
www.bucks5kseries.com.

The next Series race will be on May 27th, the Saturday before
Memorial Day. It's the Doylestown 5K, traditionally the largest of
the seven Bucks 5K Series races. You can start your Memorial Day
weekend by joining more than 600 runners in a race through the
streets of Doylestown. The weekend actually begins Friday night at
the YMCA with the "pump" part of the pump and run competition. There
are events for the entire family, including a 1 mile run and a 2 mile
health walk.

For more information and online registration, log on to
www.bucks5kseries.com. If you register before May 20th, you'll beat
the price increase.

Dick Patterson