Sixty-five runners, including a handful of elves and little Santas, completed the second annual Downtown Holiday Dash on Friday night.
On a clear and mild night under the lighted garland swags of Asbury Avenue, the participants completed a one-mile course from 12th Street to Seventh Street and back.
The event was organized by Ocean City High School Track and Field Boosters Club in partnership with with the City of Ocean City, the Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Merchants Association.
The race included three staggered starts five minutes apart for elite runners, an open division and for a shorter kids’ competition.
Evan Schmeizer was the top male finisher in 4:59, and Kelsey Greene was the top female at 6:23. Other top finishers include the following:
ELITE
Men
- Evan Schmeizer, 4:59
- Jesse Schmeizer, 5:02
- Koley Greene, 5:05
- Nick Flukey, 5:14
- Evan Monteith, 5:20
Women
- Kelsey Greene, 6:23
- Caitlin Greene, 7:24
OPEN
Men
- Tyler Greene, 6:14
- Jim Monaghan, 6:43
- Thomas Barrett, 6:52
- Patrick Mumman, 6:57
- Joe DelVescio, 6:58
Women
- Marissa Pacifico, 6:35
- Casey McLees, 6:36
- Brooke Tolson, 6:39
- Emily Buonadonna, 7:03
- Danielle Mathewson, 7:03
