December 12, 2009
A new location—Brooklyn’s Prospect Park—paired up with the traditional ho-ho-ho spirit at this race, which had nearly 3,800 finishers this year. Look for more NYRR events in Brooklyn in the months ahead—reindeer antlers optional. [Results] |
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Some 600 youngsters from NYRR Youth Programs sites took part, including this happy bunch.
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Santa hats were a festive and practical race-day accessory.
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This group looked to have just dropped in from the North Pole.
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The lead group took off quickly in brisk, sunny conditions.
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Ashley Bezgin—aka Ms. Claus—finished in a speedy 30:26.
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’Tis the season to get creative at the races!
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David Schaffer ran 32:52—with attitude.
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Green tights, red suit, white-painted facial hair—must be the Holiday 4M.
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Eight-year-old Phoebe Donovan (right) finished one second ahead of Mark Donovan/Santa.
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Though she had lots of competition, Peggy Booth may have been the most stylish Santa out there.
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This youngster was one of hundreds of pre-teen kids to finish. Great job!
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Sisters Liza Castro (left) and Michelle Castro Douglass bonded through the miles.
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Coach and 2004 New Zealand Olympian John Henwood broke the tape in 20:16.
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The women’s winner, 42-year-old Fiona Bayly, finished in 23:58.
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