The second annual Step Up For Sarcoma 5K Run/Walk was held Sept. 22 at the Manalapan Recreation Center. Nick Ackerman won the race in a new meet record of 19:06.9 for the 5K Recreation Trail course inside the park. Ryan Degregorio (19:11.5) and Mike Shilling (19:15.6) followed closely in second and third.
Deanna McMerky won the women’s race in 23:51. Nicole Bonacci was second (24:04) and Marissa Fox finished third (25:01).
The run had 225 finishers. Jessica Bruzzi was the race director.
The Manalapan Recreation Fall Running Program will conclude on Oct. 19 with grade races on the Recreation Trail.

