by Alfonz Juck
RunBlogRun opines: One of the events we love is the Saint Louis Festival of Miles. Having been born in St.Louis and attended DeSmet Jesuit Prep for two years, and having run my first mile ever on the noted Saint Louis University High track facility (somewhere around 6:08 in 1972), I must provide a shout out. Festival of Miles is one of those creative approaches to our sport that thrive with a small, but enthusiastic group of eccentrics. Hello Big River Running crew and thanks to all of the event sponsors! Great things from great people.
ST. LOUIS (USA, May 31): Tripp Hurt won the Festival of Miles race in 3:58.54 PB. Canadian Lindsey Butterworth topped women 800 m in 2:01.13 also a PB.
Men’s Mile, 1. Tripp Hurt, 3:58.54, 2. Sam Atkin, 3:58.60, 3. Nick Harris, 3:58.88, 4. Derek Guiterrez, 3:59.48, 5. Jordan Mann, Ocean State Athletic, 3:59.68, 6. Brett Meyer, 3:59.77, 7. Garret Heath, Brooks Beast, 3:59.93.
Women’s 800m, 1. Lindsey Butterworth, New Balance, 2:01.13, 2. Kendra Chambers, Oiselle, 2:02.18, 3. Angel Piccarillo, 2:02.78, 4. Dalanne Zanotelli, 2:04.20, 5. Baylee Mires, Brooks, 2:05.49.
