City Parks Foundation Run for the Parks

April 18, 2010

Gorgeous weather and burgeoning spring foliage made the Run for the Parks a race for an obviously good cause. A record 5,279 finishers—2,685 men and 2,594 women—toured a four-mile loop of Central Park on a day of terrific racing conditions, and the times were fast. Kids’ races followed, and many participants made it a family outing under clear skies and drifting cherry blossoms. [Results]

Stunning foliage surrounded the participants at the start.
Weatherman Mr. G. had good news: temperatures in the mid-to-high 40s.
The Run for the Parks had a beautiful park to run in.
Cherry blossoms were everywhere; sometimes the wind blew petals like snowflakes.
Matilde Trambajolo and her dad, Amedeo Trambajolo, were inseparable. They finished in 50:45.
Matthias Solastiouk looked very relaxed at 7:28-per-mile pace.
Somi Lee (#1300) led a fast pack at mid-race. She finished in 29:32.
Deresse Deniboba edged Mohamed Awol by less than one second to win the men’s race. Both were timed in 19:38.
Alemtsehay Misganaw ran a fantastic race—first woman by more than three minutes, and 10th overall! She finished in 21:42.
Yasuhiro Makoshi was in a great mood after his 24:25 finish.
Post-race bagels were a welcome sight for Eric, who represented Team for Kids.
These competitors exhibited excellent pre-race relaxation…
…and then burst out of the starting gate under a blast of spring color.
Not tired enough? Join me for a post-race aerobics class!
These kids are flying!
Kids’ races are for 2- to 12-year-olds. This young man is finishing strong.
No, my mom didn’t carry me during the race.
BIG high-five!
We challenge you to a bagel-eating competition!
A shared triumph on a beautiful day.