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Marathon runners fill the leaderboard at the Sombrero Beach Run

Asun-soaked course put more than 400 of the Keys’ fastest runners and walkers to the test at the Sombrero Beach Run on Feb. 25.

A family trio of distance running stars topped the standings in the 5K run as Vance, Tony and Jakub Bursa clinched top spots with times of 17:09, 19:22 and 19:26, respectively. Anthony Kelhower led the first race of the morning, breaking the tape in the 10K run with a 38:58 finish. Summerland Key’s Rosanna Mullen returned for an encore of her 2022 performance, finishing as the top female in both the 10K and 5K races once again with times of 42:28 and 21:24.

Pulling double duty, Anthony Pallaria, Bucky Wile and Mullen rounded out the top three overall finishers in the 15K challenge, in which runners entered the starting corral for a 5K race just minutes after finishing their 10K.

Proceeds from the race registrations, along with day-of donations and silent auction bids, went to support KAIR, a local non-profit aiding individuals and families in crisis situations throughout Marathon and the Florida Keys. The run’s 2024 race date is set for Feb. 24.

The race’s organizers extend a sincere thanks to the city of Marathon, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Accuchip Timing, Key West Southernmost Runners, and dozens of volunteers and business sponsors.

- Alex Rickert

BUNNIES

5-month-old rabbits. Looking for: Room to hop, fresh greens and lots of hay.

Turnoffs: February was “Adopt-a-Rabbit” month, and we didn’t get adopted.

Take Me Home

the Florida Keys SPCA

Keys Weekly is thrilled each week to showcase some “furever” friends that are ready, waiting and available for their perfect adoption “match” at the Florida Keys SPCA’s Marathon campus – complete with their best qualities, preferences and turnoffs to ensure the best fit.

From cats and dogs to Guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits, reptiles and birds, the perfect addition to your family is waiting for you at one of the SPCA’s two campuses, in Key West and Marathon. The SPCA’s knowledgeable staff will help with advice and care tips while working to ensure a good fit between each pet and its people. The SPCA’s Golden Paw program also provides special assistance with vet bills and medications for special-needs and older animals that require a little extra TLC.

See all the animals waiting for a home at fkspca.org. To contact the Marathon campus, call 305-743-4800 or visit the campus at 10550 Aviation Blvd.

RUSTY

5-year-old male American Staffordshire terrier.

Looking for: One person, maybe two, to spoil me. Turnoffs: Heartworms! I had them. They’re really scary.

WHOPPER

4-year-old female domestic longhair.

Looking for: A quiet home with places to hide.

Turnoffs: For three years people have passed by me.

I’m just shy!