Godfreys are top 5K race finishers

SOUTH KITSAP — The Godfreys cleaned up at the 2017 HotFoot 5K Run June 24 at South Kitsap Regional Park.

C.J. Godfrey won the 16th annual Fathoms O’ Fun event with a top finishing time of 17:43. His wife Kelsi Godfrey was the top female competitor with a time of 21:25. Both competed in the 30-39 age-group category.

A new divisional course record was set this year by Emma Orser in the women’s 14 and under category. Her finishing time was 21:44, breaking an 11-year record set by Hannah Mitterstedt in 2006 of 22:22.

R.S. “Scott” Lucke, the event’s race director, said he was gratified to hear many competitors express their approval of the course. “Many also recommended keeping that course for future years,” Lucke said. “Of course, the regulars know that the HotFoot course is periodically affected by the improvements of the park.”

Lucke said getting a new course developed was a challenge since portions of the park are being logged. He said nine areas were identified as needing special attention. Kitsap County Parks and Recreation crews removed the hazards in time for the race.

A one-mile race also was staged at the park. Alisa Young was the top overall finisher with a time of 8:20. James Geiger was the top male finisher at 12:26. Sidney Smith was second overall with a time of 10:31. Emily Young was close behind at 10:36.

Here are the top three 5K race finishers in each age group and gender race:

14 and under:

Men: 1. Grady Moon 28:35; 2. Neil Palmer 29:09; 3. Jack Bouthot 30:58. Women: 1. Emma Orser 21:44; 2. Alyssa Hawkins 28:15; 3. Jenna Young 29:59.

15-18:

Men: 1. Adam Hubbs 21:06. Women: 1. Alison Taylor 28:36.

19-29:

Men: 1. Christopher Tarthaglia 24:25; 2. Matthew Pearson 24:49; 3. Kayl Clothier 38:02. Women: 1. Grace Bender 28:59; 2. Tasha Tarthaglia 33:56; 3. Kaylee Jankowski 38:02.

30-39:

Men: 1. Todd Petrovich 20:34; 2. Anthony Strickland 20:50; 3. Casey Adamski 20:55. Women: 1. Lori Orser 28:03; 2. Kelsey Fowler 28:55; 3. Shawna O’Donnell 30:49.

40-49: 1. Jaron Wall 28:24; 2. Arthur Eckhardt 29:39; 3. Samuel Moon 32:03. Women: 1. Demaris Johanek 28:45; 2. Deolia Blandford 30:52; 3. Jen Taylor 31:32.

50-59: 1. George Unruh 22:34; 2. Martin Beasley; 3. Roger Crandall 25:12. Women: 1. Susan Beisley 36:46; 2. Robbin Tindall 37:09; 3. Dianne Grimes 39:36.

60-69:

Men: 1. Steve Husko; 2. Erick Lindberg 26:06; 3. Roy Osterhaus 26:15. Women: 1. Sharron Hankinson 28:55; 2. Peggy VanBuskirk 29:41; 3. Tiare Bailey 30:55.

70 and over:

Men: 1. Dean Rogers 34:56; 2. Jerry Deitrich 44:08; 3. Jerry Nyland 1:01:12; Women: 1. Molly Childs 47:55; 2. Betty Dietrich 51:59; 3. Linda Nyland 1:01:11.

Eighty-nine runners competed in the 5K race. Full results are included on www.hotfoot5k.com.