Racers Lace Up for 'Run of the 'Ville'

Nearly 230 runners, both experienced and first-timers, showed up early Saturday for Snellville's newest half-marathon and 5K race, "Run of the ‘Ville."

As part of the , the event took place June 18, beginning and ending at Snellville's Briscoe Park. The half-marathon began at 7:30 a.m., and the 5K began 30 minutes later at 8:00 a.m.

Before the races began, runners were stretching, listening to music and eating snacks provided by event sponsors. Angel White, a resident of Snellville and her friend Monique were excited for the 5K race.

“We try to do a lot of races each year,” White said. “ We’ve done the Peachtree Road race and the Susan G. Komen race before. I’m hoping to beat my personal best time today.”

Other runners like Collisina Pemberton, a mother of four whose husband participated in the half-marathon, had simpler aspirations.

“This is my first race, so I’m really just hoping to finish," she sad. "I’ve been training a lot in the gym."

In addition to racers, friends and family members also showed up as moral support. Hyacinth Edwards, who came to root for her friend Daphne Edwards, said “everyone needs a personal cheerleader."

Tom Whitlock was another supporter, who had a lawn chair and newspaper handy as he waited for his wife.

“My wife is a runner and I am definitely not,” Whitlock said. “I wish I had GPS so I could know where she is in the race.”

Temperatures remained relatively cool and runners enjoyed clear skies. Georgia Cup Series organizer James Lowe said the event was “one of the most well-ran events we’ve ever had.” 

Run the 'Ville Leading Finishers

Overall Half-Marathon Winners:

1. Chad Seder, Snellville, 01:19:29

2. Matt Shectman, Atlanta, 01:20:22

3. Stan Chikando, Douglasville, 01:25:36

Overall 5K Winners:

1. Morgan McNeill, Monroe, 00:26:42

2. Jeremy Bright, Lawrenceville, 00:28:29

3. Rovi Oliver, Loganvile, 00:52:09

Other times:

Men 5K

19 and Under
1. Morgan McNeill, Monroe, 00:26:42
2. Judson Stricklin, Stone Mountain, 01:03:04

20-24
1. Justin, Mercado, Loganville, 01:16:32

25-29
1. Jeremy Bright, Lawrenceville, 00:28:29
2. Ben Landress, Stone Mountain, 00:53:22
3. Michael Tolbert, Gainesville, 00:56:24

30-34
1. Rovi Oliver, Loganvile, 00:52:09

35-39
1. Aldrin Deleon, Lawrenceville, 00:55:14
2. Anil Jagarlamudi, Alpharetta, 00:57:03
3. Andrew Martin, Snellville, 01:04:14

40-44
1. Scott Bleicken, Fernandina Beach, FL,  00:56:03
2. Vasu Yendapally, Alpharetta, 01:08:36
3. Kenneth Elam, Snellville, 01:13:19

45-49
1. John Sosebee, Winder, 00:56:08
2. Bhiro Autar, Snellville, 01:03:10
3. Donald Urstadt, Snellville, 01:03:19

50-54
1. Rich McCoy, Lawrenceville, 00:54:24
2. Tony Powell, Lawrenceville, 00:55:12
3. Ricky Andrews, Lawrenceville, 00:56:37

60-64
1. David Hickey, Lawrenceville, 00:54:41
2. George Roberson, Statem, 00:59:03

Women 5K

19 and Under
1. Brooke Barnhart, Social Circle, 00:53:46
2. Ella Thomas, Snellville, 01:03:27
3. Abby Hand, Hoschton, 01:04:47

20-24
1. Katherine Ackerman, Atlanta, 00:53:45

25-29
1. Erin Collins, Loganville, 00:55:17
2. Erin Hickey, Atlanta, 00:56:12
3. Holly Litt, Dunwoody, 01:07:00

30-34
1. Cindy Smith, Snellville, 00:54:38
2. Heather Robinson, Loganville, 00:56:29
3. Melanie Wilson, Atlanta, 00:57:40

35-39
1. Alison Hixson, Snellville, 00:53:50
2. Angel White, Snellville, 00:54:27
3. Collissina Pemberton, 00:54:32

40-44
1. Rebecca Ethridge, Covington, 00:53:58
2. Angela Martin, Snellville, 01:02:19
3. Dawn Urstadt, Lawrenceville, 01:03:17

44-49
1. Daphne Edwards, Lawrenceville, 00:57:08

45-49
1. Carrie Bauml, Snellville, 00:55:43

50-54
1. Cheryl Anderson, Snellville, 01:07:02

Men Half-Marathon

19 and Under

1. Chad Seder, Snellville, 01:19:29

2. Dell Ressl, Senoia, 01:32:05

3. Michael, Burnett, Lawrenceville, 01:54:59 

20-24
1. Stan Chikando, Douglasville, 01:25:36
2. Jintaro Mikami, Roswell, 01:29:29
3. Ross Weintraub, Atlanta, 01:55:54

25-29
1. Matt Shectman, Atlanta, 01:20:22
2. Matt Vaughn, Atlanta, 01:45:34
3. Kris Jackson, McDonough, 01:54:04

30-34
1. Jeremy Culuko, Chula Vista, CA, 01:30:25
2. Nate Stives, Atlanta, 01:34:25
3. John Pollard, Hampton, 01:43:32

35-39
1. Carlos Resendiz, Tucker, 01:29:14
2. Daniel Gardner, Sandy Springs, 01:34:35
3. Keith Pemberton, Snellville, 01:37:21

40-44
1. Sean Davis, McDonough, 01:27:25
2. James Hixson, Snellville, 01:36:30
3. Thomas Mengel, McDonough, 01:40:00

45-49
1. Greg Chapman, Conyers, 01:35:15
2. Michael Bauml, Snellville, 01:36:49
3. Byron Davis, Loganville, 01:43:28

50-54
1. William Preston, Lawrenceville, 01:36:14
2. Peter Mahncke, Snellville, 01:44:57
3. WD Wolf Ressl, Senoia, 02:17:43

60-64
1. John Fetner, Atlanta, 01:45:51
2. Gregory Hardwick, Atlanta, 02:34:11

65+
1. Richard Downing, Suwanee, 02:42:24
2. Francis Fuld, Loganville, 02:58:09

Women Half-Marathon

19 and Under
1. Amy Rice, Lawrenceville, 01:51:50
2. Madison Brackett, Buford, 02:32:59
3. Amanda Fuld, Dacula, 2:33:00

20-24
1. Kelsey Hagan, Atlanta, 01:55:52
2. Melissa Lewis, Lilburn, 02:13:59
3. Joyce Dang, Smyrna, 02:58:19

25-29
1. Izabela Ramos, Atlanta, 01:30:21
2. Kristin Hunter, Augusta, 01:39:42
3. Courtney Raiser, Conyers, 01:46:03 

30-34
1. Kinsey Snell, Loganville, 01:30:27
2. Suzanne McGuire, McDonough, 01:37:41
3. Susan Brown, Atlanta, 01:54:57

35-39
1. Jane Grover, Grayson, 01:44:43
2. Cynthia Eggers, Lawrenceville, 01:48:18
3. Katie Miller, Atlanta, 01:55:56

40-44
1. Stacy Floyd, Marietta, 01:47:48
2. Lynne Williamson, Waverly Hall, 02:09:29
3. Babette Griffith, Norcross, 02:10:33

45-49
1. Rebecca Cohen, Atlanta, 01:54:08
2. Michelle Edwards, Duluth, 01:55:42
3. Suzanne Simkin, Atlanta, 02:08:37

50-54
1. Diane Seale, Milton, 01:55:39
2. Jean McDonald, Bonaire, 02:24:49

55-59
1. Gale Thompson, Johns Creek, 02:13:18
2. Barbara Tittle, Snellville, 02:21:19

60-64
1. Joan Palatto, Lilburn, 02:07:00