Gaston, Streisel win at Go M.A.D. 5K

Lehighton’s Kelsey Gaston and Mahanoy Area’s Cole Streisel were the overall winners at the 4th Annual Kids Gone M.A.D. 5K Wet and Wild Run/Walk, which was held on Aug. 24 at Tuscarora State Park.

Streisel turned in the top time, finishing the course in 17:28. Gaston was the top female, completing the event in 21:43.

Fourteen other participants earned first-place finishes in their respective categories.

Go M.A.D. stands for Go Make a Difference here and around the world. The event was started by Sarah Laible, a recent Lehighton graduate. Proceeds from Go M.A.D. benefit various charitable organizations and local cross country teams and runners.

Results from the run are as follows:

Go. M.A.D. 5K RESULTS

Overall Top Male: Cole Streisel 17:28.

Overall Top Female: Kelsey Gaston 21:43.

13-Under Female: 1. Madison Eroh 26:21, 2. Brielle Frable 28:27, 3. Emily Ewer 30:09, 4. Olivia Thomas 30:29, 5. Timara Klotz 31:38.

13-Under Male: 1. Owen Serfass 21:39, 2. Andrew Coolbaugh 22:11, 3. Kai Salles 23:27, 4. Ethan Laible 25:10, 5. Varick Peiffer 25:35.

14-18 Female: 1. Adra Schell 22:09, 2. Maddison Quick 23:44, 3. Alyssa Williams 24:35, 4. Brynn Nagle 24:56, 5. Elizabeth Donovan 24:58.

14-18 Male: 1. Logan Lichtenwalner 21:25, 2. Collin Wentz 21:38, 3. James Bell 21:41, 4. Dean Budwash 22:26, 5. Dylan Ahner 23:13.

19-24 Male: 1. Willie Streisel 17:54, 2. Michael Blacketter 18:26.

30-34 Female: 1. Erica Pagotto 22:56, 2. Tara Bowles 31:44.

35-39 Female: 1. Jennifer Zilker 25:21.

35-39 Male: 1. Justin Koval 25:17.

45-49 Male: 1. Tony Pagotto 22:04.

55-59 Male: 1. Russell Lang 30:54.

60-69 Male: 1. James Manzick 24:30, 2. Bill Granche 32:29.

70-plus Female: 1. Joan Houser 53:43.

Walkers Female: 1. Dawn Granche 45:17, 2. Karen Granche 46:10.

Walkers Male: 1. Willi Oertner 57:03.