THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 18, 2022 Page 3 More than 900 runners compete in Malden Half Marathon + 5 Mile Road Race By Christopher Roberson D espite the inclement weather, nearly 1,000 runners from across the state and region recently gathered in front of City Hall to compete in the second annual Malden Half Marathon + 5 Mile Road Race on March 13. A total of 943 runners took part in this year’s event. Within that figure, 493 competitors ran the Half Marathon and 450 competitors ran the 5 Mile Road Race. Jacob Shoemaker, 31, of Acton, won the Half Marathon with a time of 1:09:36. Madison Overby, 24, of Brookline, was the top female finisher in that race with a time of 1:23:13. Alexis Hatcher-Fernandez, 27, had the best time of the Malden runners, finishing in 1:23:18. “It was really fun to get back out there,” she said, adding that she is a member of the Run Club of Malden and “It was a fun, fast course.” Tyler Locke, 21, of Hopewell Junction, N.Y., finished in seventh place with a time of 1:15:05. A student at Northeastern University, Locke said he is also training for this year’s Boston Marathon. “Malden looked like a good opportunity to test out my fitness for the Marathon and was super convenient to get to from Boston,” he said. “I really loved it; the atmosphere was amazing and there were so many runners and spectators Jacob Shoemaker, 31, of Acton, won the Half Marathon with a time of 1:09:36. despite the brutal cold.” Amanda Stephenson, 30, of Malden, said she used to run seven miles a day – then came the COVID-19 pandemic. “I deIn the Half Marathon, Alexis Hatcher-Fernandez, 27, was the top finisher of the Malden runners with a time of 1:23:18. (Photos Courtesy of Granite State Race Services) Mayor Gary Christenson crossed the finish line of the 5 Mile Road Race on March 13. AUTOTECH Nofal Ouardaoui, 23, of Medford, won the 5 Mile Road Race with a time of 28:38. $$ CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! $$ GET YOUR VEHICLE SPRING READY! Our Spring Service includes: • Complete Safety Check • AC Check • Engine Light Check • Suspension Check with Oil Change Special 2006 CHRYSLER 300 2015 HYUNDAI TUSCON Only $39.95 Hemi, Loaded with Options, One Previous Owner; Madison Overby, 24, of Brookline, was the top female finisher of the Half Marathon with a time of 1:23:13. cided to take a step back,” she said. “I took two months off running, then started running three miles every other day.” MARATHON | SEE PAGE 19 Warranty, Only 94K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! TRADES WELCOME! $7,495 Easy Financing Available! (Most vehicles) Warranty, Only 89K Miles! 4X4, Most Power Options, Heated Seats, Back-Up Camera, Heated Seats, Back-Up Camera, Warranty, Only 89K Miles! PRICE REDUCED! (781) 321-8841 • (617) 571-9869 1236 EasternAve • Malden EddiesAutotech.com For Your Vehicle! $13,900 We Pay Cash Ramsay Hoguet, 41, of Medford Carolyn Cohen, 29, of Somerville
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