Big Mountain Trail Run draws a big field

| August 28, 2008 11:00 PM

The Big Mountain Trail Run took place at Whitefish Mountain Resort on Saturday, Aug. 23. It was a beautiful, cool and sunny day — perfect conditions for a trail run. A total of 51 competitors from as far away as New Jersey and Lousiana participated. The youngest competitor was 6-year-old Leo Ginepra from Kalispell. The oldest competitor was 74-year-old Sally Porcarelli of Whitefish. She has competed in this event for over 20 years. All proceeds from the event benefited the Glacier Nordic Ski Team.

Overall results:

King Category: Males 15 and older

1. Tyson Warner 25 yo 37:08

2. Pete Metzmaker 55 yo 38.54

3. Shawn Whitman 16 yo 40:03

Queen Category: Females 15 and older

1. Stella Holt 15 yo 47:56

2. Lizzie English 24 yo 48:30

3. Daniele Gastineau 34 yo 49:19

Prince Category: Males 14 and younger

1. Henry Holt 12 yo 58:45

2. Leo Ginepra 6 yo 1:04:47

Princess Category: Females 14 and younger

1. Madison Grady 12 yo 1:19:32

2. Cassidy Grady 10 yo 1:20:29

Other competitors did not finish or their times were not recorded.