Runners tackle hills in NCCC benefit

SARANAC?LAKE - The inaugural Spring Sprint running race was held Saturday at North Country Community College, with 35 runners covering either the hilly 5-kilometer, 8-kilometer or 1-mile courses.

The Spring Sprint was a fundraiser for the North Country cross-country program.

Leonard Deshane Jr. of Constable was the top finisher in the 8k race, clocking a time of 31:59. Heidi Holderied of Saranac Lake won the women's 8k race in 39:11.

In the 5k race, Altona resident Jim Ohlsten was the overall winner in 23:58, while Judy Rush of Saranac Lake won the women's race in 24:27.

Antonio Mendoza of Brushton was the winner of the 1-mile sprint race, covering the distance in 8:48. Lily Potthast of Jay was the women's race 18:45.

Age group medals were given to the top three athletes in each age category.

Spring Sprint

Saturday at North Country Community College

Results

1 Mile