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DJJD: 'Perfect' Day for 5K and 15K Race

About 500 people walked and ran in the annual DJJD races.

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About 500 people participated in the annual 5K and 15K races today. With clear skies and temperatures in the 50s, Sunday was an ideal morning for the race.

The race is a benefit for the Northfield Area Foundation.

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5K Results

The top five male finishers in the 5K race were:

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Adam Konopka, 27, Northfield, 17:06

Sean Fox, 43, Northfield, 18:12

Adam Carlsen, 20, Mounds View, 18:14

Joseph Amerman, 24, Northfield, 18:44

Seth Anderson, 22, Minnesota Lake, 19:28


The top five female finishers in the 5K race were:

Janet Smith, 31, Dundas, 20:30

Kara Kirchberg, 20, Northfield, 22:41

Aleena Gingerich, 15, New Castle, CA, 23:17

Jen Rauk, 38, Northfield, 23:42

Libby Grundhoefer, 44, St. Paul, 24:05


15K Results

The top five male finishers in the 15K race were:

Craig Cardinal, 29, Northfield, 53:27

Eric Theis, 23, Apple Valley, 53:58

Brian Porter, 32, Northfield, 58:41

Jeff Lanners, 29, South St. Paul, 59:43

Randy Peterson, 46, Northfield, 1:01:08


The top five female finishers in the 15K race were:

Heather Grazzini, 32, Wayzata, 1:07:04

Ellen Squires, 20, Andover, 1:07:54

Elizabeth Leer, 44, Northfield, 1:08:22

Lisa Waskey, 34, St. Louis Park, 1:08:23

Deb Thomford, 55, Rochester, 1:09:32


Complete race results are available at MTEC Results.

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