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AURORA, N.C. — Taylor Healy of Chapel Hill cruised to the victory in last Saturday’s Aurora Fossil Festival 5K Run.

He completed the race in 15:20.39 to distance second-place runner, Aaron Cahoon of Vandemere, who finished in 17:17.73. Edgar Muro of Oriental was third at 17:35.49 with Colby Sherman-Smith of Kinston fourth at 17:40.67 and Joaquin Mendoza of Ayden, who was fifth in 18:47.26.

Coby Alligood of Blounts Creek was the first Beaufort County runner to cross the finish line, placing sixth in 19:11.41. Kristin Farthing of Martinsburg, WVa., was the winner on the women’s side, finishing eighth in 19:24.49.

Northside High School cross country and track coach Casey Schulte was among the top performers, finishing first in the female 30-39 age group in 27:26.03.

More information on the race can be found by clicking here.

Category winners

(Top three overall)

Overall and Male

1. Taylor Healy, Chapel Hill, 15:20.39

2. Aaron Caroon, Vandemere, 17:17.73

3. Edgar Muro, Oriental, 17:35.49

Female

8. Kristin Farthing, Martinsburg, Wva., 19:24.49

20. Alexandra Potts, Great Falls, Mont., 23:01.55

37. Jessica Deering, Jacksonville, 25:24.51

Female 1-14

41. C. Alligood, Blounts Creek, 26:52.14

44. M. Carey, New Bern, 27:16.05

70. Sarabeth Franz, Washington, 29:48.44

Female 15-19

38. Rebecca Balkcum, Wilson, 25:37.48

77. Shelby Joiner, New Bern, 31:17.06

104. Elizabeth Balkcum, Wilson, 36:28.00

Female 20-29

72. Madison St. Clair, Hubert, 30:21.90

75. Emily Arvesen, Lynchburg, Va., 31:11.33

76. Trinity Spicer, Midway Park, 31:17.41

Female 30-39

45. Casey Schulte, Bath, 27:26.03

53. Jamika Knockett, Dover, 28:12.79

54. Jamie Hall, Washington, 28:14.80

Female 40-49

48. Nayeli Ortiz, Ayden, 27:35.51

50. Crystal Treants, Jacksonville, 27:56.44

51. Rebecca Rawl, Charlotte, 27:59.52

Female 50-59

47. Valerie Cavenaugh, New Bern, 27:29.90

69. Susan Bridgman, New Bern, 29:43.04

79. Suzanna Mullins, Pine Knoll Shores, 32:16.84

Female 60-99

94. Tanna Torcaso, Jacksonville, 35:02.10

102. Martha Hamblin, Mebane, 36:31.19

116. Kelly Joiner, New Bern, 40:32.82

Male 1-14

12. T. Delamar, Oriental, 20:14.08

19. Jesus Mendoza, Ayden, 22:50.34

23. Baird Audilet, New Bern, 23:10.68

Male 15-19

6. Coby Alligood, Blounts Creek, 19:11.41

10. Tucker Carey, New Bern, 19:36.02

13. Hunter Wehrman, New Bern, 21:28.71

Male 20-29

4. Colby Sherman-Smith, Kinston, 17:40.67

7. Preston Robrecht, New Bern, 19:13.27

18. Austin Holland, Smithfield, 22:49.92

Male 30-39

11. Luke Setliff, Hickory, 19:38.80

14. Hunter Pardue, Greenville, 21:52.02

16. Gino Sanchez, Greenville, 22:03.76

Male 40-49

5. Joaquin Mendoza, Ayden, 18:47.26

9. Paul Delamar, Oriental, 19:30.93

17. Gregory Wehrman, New Bern, 22:07.67

Male 50-59

26. Richard Keehn, New Bern, 23:26.09

28. Mark Roberts, New Bern, 23:50.09

29. Jose Natal, New Bern, 24:28.67

Male 60-99

35. James Mullins, Pine Knoll Shores, 25:14.97

62. Tommy Tucker, Norlina, 28:30.87

113. Larry Olewine, no town listed, 39:48.55