Winners Announced in Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Run
More than 200 road race enthusiasts participated in the first annual Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Run on April 24 to benefit the historic light station and museum. Here, the 5K runners take off in the Lighthouse Run.
The weather was warm with a slight breeze. People, who had waited more than a year to resume normal activities, were anxious to begin again. Combined with a worthy cause, they made perfect conditions for the first annual Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Run, held April 24 in Riverside. Two hundred thirty-two runners and walkers of all ages participated in the event. The benefit road race was one of a number of events planned to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the historic lighthouse.
One of the winning families in the Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Run were East Providence’s Britney Carlson, winner of 5K Junior Division and dad, Russ Carlson, winner of 5K Senior Division.
First Place Winner Overall in the 10K run was Chris Knighton of Providence with a time of 35:18 and Hailey Searles of Barrington, who ran her first 10K and clocked in at 46:57. Other 10K First Place winners included: Junior (18 and under), Dylan Furtado of Middleboro, MA; Open (19-29), Kiefer Calisto of New Bedford, MA and Andrea Jeniski of Douglas, MA; Sub-Master (30-39), Jason Yee of Brookline, MA and Katie Weygand of Bridgewater, MA; Master (40-49), Iain Ridgway of Worcester, MA and Sarah Bena of Plymouth, MA; Senior (50-59), James Hurley of Peterborough, NH and Pauline Entin of South Dartmouth, MA; Veteran (60-69), Kenneth Arruda of Fall River, MA and Marge Bellisle of Warren.
Barrington resident Mark Searles, who served as road race announcer and who ran in the 10K, congratulates daughter Hailey, 10K Overall Winner, women’s division.
Coming in First Place Overall in the 5K run was Corey Hebert of New Bedford, MA, with a time of 18:51 and Renae Cicchinelli of Bristol, at 20:07. Other 5K First Place winners included: Junior (18 and under), Jackson Cicchinelli of Bristol and Britney Carlson of East Providence; Open (19-29), Chip Redihan of Cumberland and Erin Rome of Charlestown, MA; Sub-Master (30-39), Paul and Kelly Savickas of Barrington; Master (40-49), Brian Sperlogano of North Kingstown and Tammy Harrigan of Harrisville; Senior (50-59), Russ Carlson of East Providence and Marianne Currie of Smithfield; Veteran (60-69), Mark DiFranco of Foster and Kathy Maclean of Vernon, CT; and Grand Veteran (70 and over), Mike Lozan of South Weymouth, MA and Joan Johnson of Warwick.
The Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse acknowledge the generous support of Bell Sponsors: Crosby Yacht Yard, Navigant Credit Union and Pawtucket Credit Union. Key Sponsors included Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, East Bay Ice Company, East Providence FOP #1 and Garceau & Co. LLC. They also recognize the Corporate Team sponsored by ExxonMobil.
The Friends thank Partners: BankRI, Community & Teachers Federal Credit Union, East Providence Paint & Wallpaper, Guardian Pest Control, Inc., U.S. Congressman David Cicilline and Wood’s Heating & Oil Service. They are grateful for the generosity of in-kind donors: BJ’s Wholesale Club, Dunkin – Willett Avenue, Eastside Marketplace, Shaw’s Supermarket and Tom’s Market.