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Jill Weisleder/Los Angeles Dodgers

By Jon Weisman

The first annual Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation 5-K run enjoyed the benefit of a cloudy September morning on its way to great success. There were 4,050 total participants: 3,805 in the 5K and 245 in the Kids Fun Run. Dodger alumni Tim Leary, Derrel Thomas, Dennis Powell and Al Ferrara were on hand to provide support.

Top male participants
1)     Justin Patananan, age 34, Palmdale, (16:43)
2)     Mario Lopez, age 23, Los Angeles, (16:47)
3)     Jeff Ambos, age 52, Riverside (17:09)

Top female participants
1)     Karina Vega, age 29, Chino Hills, (20:07)
2)     Lauren Kern, age 26, Phoenix, AZ, (20:16)
3)     Nevaeh Walla, age 12, Fillmore, (20:25)

Here’s a nice writeup of the event from Sons of Steve Garvey. More photos from Jill Weisleder below:

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