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Kenyans Moses Macharia and Lucy Njeri led a record field of over 4,400 around the 30th Anniversary of Harry’s Spring Run Off. There were 2,400 participants in the 8k, and another 2,000 in the 5k, on a picture-perfect morning in Toronto’s High Park.
Macharia was content to sit in behind Guelph’s Rob Watson for most of the 8k race, on the traditional, rolling, scenic course, before moving away decisively over the last 2k to win in 23:37. Watson came home 14 seconds back, with other Kenyans Josephat Ongeri third and Henry Githuka fourth in a thrilling sprint – both timed in 23:57.
Lucy Njeri had things more her own way on the women’s side, leading from start to finish. She crossed the line at the top of the famous Spring Road Hill in 28:08. Kingston’s Emily Tallen finished a strong second in 28:53, with national marathon champ Lioudmila Kortchaguina finishing a tired third on tired legs (29:10).
In addition to the blue skies, sunshine, mild temperatures (+11 celcius) and warm tunes from the York Lions Steel Band, there was lots to cheer about. The 30th anniversary finishers’ medals provided exceptional souvenirs, and the Prostate Centre at Princess Margaret Hospital took home a check for $325,000 to aid in the fight against prostate cancer.
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