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October 18, 2024
LOCAL NEWS
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SULLIVAN'S ISLAND ISLE OF PALMS GOAT ISLAND DEWEES ISLAND
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Runners Overcome Obstacles and Storms for Sold-Out IOP Connector Run By Robbie Berg For Island Eye News It has been an honor to serve on the board of the IOP Connector Run for the past three years and witness the extreme dedication of board members, Chair Michele Priest, and Exchange Program of Service Chair Deb Barr.
Credit: Palm Social
IOP CONNECTOR RUN RESULTS The Isle of Palms Connector Run, which raises funds for a variety of local charities, was held on Saturday, October 5. Here are some of the results:
Former Isle of Palms Councilmember Marty
Bettelli competed in the race This event is a collaboration between the cities of Isle of Palms and Mount Pleasant, Credit: Lynn Pierotti their recreational departments, the IOP and Mount Pleasant police departments, and the IOP Fire Department. It truly takes a village to make this well-organized, sanctioned OVERALL 5K RESULTS 10K and 5K run a success! 1. Thomas Lantz, 45, Mt. Pleasant, 17:22 In this article, I will focus on the race itself. In the next edition, I’ll highlight the funds 2. Jacob Hamacher, 21, North raised and provided to child abuse prevention agencies, along with the sponsors and Charleston, 17:42 volunteers who make this event possible through their donations and support. 3. Sam Basye, 31, Charleston, 18:46 This is truly an international and broad U.S.-based race, with 1,801 registered 4. Jack Desplaces, 23, 18:18 runners. Since this was double the participation from last year, the race sold out several 5. Isaac Rendon, 28, Goose Creek, 20:42 weeks prior—a first for the event but necessary to ensure all participants could be accommodated. With the success of the 2024 race, the board is considering increasing OVERALL 10K RESULTS the number of runners to 2,000 or more for next year. Stay tuned! Actual race planning 1. Jason McCormack, 36, Daniel Island, starts almost immediately after the current year's event. 37:09 We first met a gentleman and his wife from Canada who registered for the race this 2. Anthony Marino, 26, Clemson, 37:27 spring at the Charleston Bridge Run. He was excited to return to the area specifically for 3. Nikolai Rhodes, 28, Grasonville, MD, the IOP Connector Run on Oct. 5, 2024. Who wouldn’t want to return for such an 37:31 4. Collin Leeds, 21, Charleston, 38:23 important fundraiser in what we like to call “paradise” on our island? One story I wasn’t expecting came from the bib pickup on (continued on page 7) 5. Connor Revord, 33, Tampa, FL, 38:25