Pre Memorial Day weekend 7k wraps around Marine Corps War Memorial

By Pentagram StaffMay 27, 2014

Pre Memorial Day weekend 7k wraps around Marine Corps War Memorial
Runners race past the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., just outside Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall during the Iwo Jima 7k road race May 21, 2014. Eighty-four runners competed in the race, which was the second of five races in the annual O... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

ARLINGTON, Va. - A total of 84 runners met outside Henderson Hall's Cpl. Terry L. Smith gymnasium for a 6:30 a.m. time in May 21's Iwo Jima 7k road race.

The Marine Corps War Memorial outside of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall's Wright Gate served as the turn-around point for the participants. The male overall winner was Joseph Galvin in a winning time of 29 minutes and 17 seconds. Kurt Rorvic (33:12) was second and Richard Daniel (33:36) was third.

In the women's division, Yuko Whitestone was the best female finisher in a timem of 36:51. Female runner-up Debra Ramos completed the course in 39:24, and Lisa Hamp was third in a time of 39:37.