Four-year-old Oliver Guzman bested the 6-and-under field to claim first place in the 11th annual Morgan Hill Get Fit Obstacle Course Challenge held Oct. 7 at the Centennial Recreation Center.
Guzman was the youngest of 168 participants, broken into age divisions up to 13 years old, who competed in the 1.5-mile obstacle challenge that took place on a course in the streets and park surrounding the center.
Youth-friendly obstacles included a tire run, balance beam, cargo net crawl and bounce apparatus.
All participants received a race shirt and medal. The City of Morgan Hill put on the event. Complete results can be viewed at https://georesults.racemine.com/City-of-Morgan-Hill/events/2017/Morgan-Hill-Get-Fit-5k-Obstacle-Challenge-2017/results.
Carter Murry, 5, and Diego Barcenas, 6, finished second and third respectively in the boys 6U division, while 6-year-old Naya Bell was the first female finisher in that same age group ahead of runner-up Charlotte Plaza, 6, and third place Cara Ferguson, 5.
In the 7-8 age group, Djoni Ray Muresan, 8, took the tape for the boys with 8-year-olds Marcus Tamayo Vasquez and Shane Holeman finishing rounding out the top three. For the girls, 8-year-old Olivia Scatena was fastest to the finish line with strong showings by Alessandra Basso and McKenly Gupton, both 8.
In the 9-10 division, 9-year-old Tanner Holeman edged Dillon Hall, 9, by three seconds with Armando Manzo, 9, taking third place. For the girls, Grace Mureson was first, Grace Lennon was second and Audrey Sitland was third, all 10 years of age.
In the oldest 11-13 division, the top three boys finishers were only nine seconds apart with Dylan Starink in first, Daniel Bakker in second and Michael Tran-Pham in third. For the girls, Tea Reyes took first, Hailey Stegall second and Dahlia Saavedra third.
All funds raised go back directly to the race through the purchase of t-shirts, medals, inflatable rental and anything extra that we provide, according to Kolby Rousseu, the Health and Wellness Director for the Centennial Recreation Center and Mt. Madonna YMCA.
“This year’s Get Fit was the most successful race we have had, with 168 participants, surpassing our previous high of 136,” Rousseu said. “Everyone left with a medal and smile on their face. We’re looking forward to our next event, which is our annual youth triathlon that will be held on April 28, 2018.”
