Race Against Lyme In Stamford Nets $27K

STAMFORD, Conn. – Nearly 300 runners and walkers participated in the Race Against Lyme on Sunday at Cove Island Park in Stamford.

Nearly 300 runners and walkers competed Sunday in the Race Against Lyme at Cove Island Park in Stamford.
Photo Credit: *Lyme Research Alliance*

Tom Renner

05/01/2013 2:00 p.m.

The race raised $27,000 for the Lyme Research Alliance, which helps to raise awareness about the escalating incidence of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. LRA is the leading nonprofit that funds research into Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.

Jacob Grice of Stamford won the 5K race in 16:19, the second straight year he finished first. Alex Herzog of Mount Kisco, N.Y., won the women’s division in 21:59. Complete results are online.

The top fundraising award went to Annie and Sara McAndrews, followed by Chelsea Brown. The two teams raised more than $10,000 combined.

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