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More than 250 runners braved the wind and cold on Saturday to challenge the Fodderstack Road, making the 10th running of the 10K Classic one of the largest fields ever. It was also the coldest day in memory, according to several observers who have attended all 10 races.
One veteran remarked that although the winning times were not the fastest in the race’s history, overall the runners seemed to finish faster than in years past.
April in Rappahannock is not known for predictable weather, but the predictions came true at the finish line.
Tim Kearney, of Culpeper, took home his third straight title of first overall, finishing in a time of 33:30. Last year he finished three seconds faster. His time, however, was 2:04 slower than the course record set by Steve Pinard.
Mr. Kearney was followed across the line in quick succession by James Alexander III (33:41) and Tom Weber (33:58). Although he shaved 45 seconds off his time from last year, Mr. Weber couldn’t match his second-place overall finish last year.
And Frank Reynolds, who is reportedly considering an addition to his house to hold his Eva L. Smith Memorial trophies, took home the award for the first Rappahannock resident to finish for the ninth straight year. Nina Stamer won the women’s Smith award, beating former Smith Memorial winner Mary O’Meara by just over two minutes.
In the women’s open division, Ruth Riemenschneider finished first overall in a time of 38:39, 1:07 off the course record of 37:32, held by Kim 4 Belyea of Winchester. Ms. Belyea did not race this year.
The only wrinkle in Mr. Reynolds’ day came at the award ceremonies, when the presenters announced a bogus Smith Memorial winner. According to one bystander, Mr. Reynolds “just kind of melted” when the other name was announced, but kept silent. Those nearby heard him mumble “It’s wrong” under his breath, but he stoically kept his thoughts to himself.
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