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Gaspee Days 5K 2017: Results, Photos

[CREDIT: Tina Suttles] Amos Sang, 28, of Chicopee, MA finished first in the Gaspee Days 5K with a time of 14:37.5
[CREDIT: Tina Suttles] Amos Sang, 28, of Chicopee, MA finished first in the Gaspee Days 5K with a time of 14:37.5
[CREDIT: Tina Suttles] Glarius Rop, 33, of Agawam, MA finished second in the Gaspee Days 5K with a time of 14:43:00.
[CREDIT: Tina Suttles] Glarius Rop, 33, of Agawam, MA finished second in the Gaspee Days 5K with a time of 14:43:00.
WARWICK, R.I. — The 52nd annual Gaspee Days 5K enjoyed weather in the 70s, a little warmer than the ideal for long-distance runners, but members of the 1,487 strong field sported smiles as they finished to the cheers of friends and announcers.

Finishing first and second in the men’s division respectively were Amos Sang, 28, of Chicopee, MA with a time of 14:37.5 and Glarius Rop, 33, of Agawam, with at time of 14:43:00.

First place in the women’s open went to Apryl Sabadosa, 33, of Westfield, MA, with a time of 17:00.7. Second place went to Kaela O’Neil, 38 of North Kingstown, with a time of 17:50:00.

Runners were welcomed by an enthusiastic crowd as they rounded the final corner headed toward Rhodes on the Pawtuxet for the final few hundred yards on Rhodes Place as the Gaspee Days Parade geared up down the road on Narragansett Parkway at 10 a.m.

For complete times, consult the full Gaspee Day 5K race results at CoolRunning.com.

[CREDIT: Tina Suttles] Cranston Mayor Alan Fung and Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian at the Gaspee Days 5K reviewing stand.
[CREDIT: Tina Suttles] Cranston Mayor Alan Fung and Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian at the Gaspee Days 5K reviewing stand.
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Jenarita Plante, 29, of Coventry, right, rear, rounds the corner at Rhodes Place, just behind an unidentified runner.
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Jenarita Plante, 29, of Coventry, right, rear, rounds the corner at Rhodes Place, just behind an unidentified runner.
 

 

[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Maureen Hoffman, 41, of Dayville, CT, celebrates fninishing the Gaspee Days 5K at 43:55.9.
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Maureen Hoffman, 41, of Dayville, CT, celebrates fninishing the Gaspee Days 5K at 43:55.9.
[CREDIT: Tina Suttles] Mandie DeGagne, 35, of Warren, RI, dressed a little formally, but in the spirit of Gaspee Days, with a time of 33:31.8.
[CREDIT: Tina Suttles] Mandie DeGagne, 35, of Warren, RI, dressed a little formally, but in the spirit of Gaspee Days, with a time of 33:31.8.
[CREDIT: Tina Suttles] From left, Thomas Kist, 56, of Frultland Park, FL (32:58.1) and Cameron Welter, 26, of Cambridge, MA (33:09.6).
[CREDIT: Tina Suttles] From left, Thomas Kist, 56, of Frultland Park, FL (32:58.1) and Cameron Welter, 26, of Cambridge, MA (33:09.6).
Rob Borkowski
Author: Rob Borkowski

Rob has worked as reporter and editor for several publications, including The Kent County Daily Times and Coventry Courier, before working for Gatehouse in MA then moving home with Patch Media. Now he's publisher and editor of WarwickPost.com. Contact him at [email protected] with tips, press releases, advertising inquiries, and concerns.

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