Once again, Kenyan runners swept the Crescent City Classic Saturday, claiming the top spots in the 41st annual men's and women's open races.
Jairus Birech held the best time at 27:52, a 4:29/mile pace. Celliphine Chespol was the fastest woman with a 31:40 finishing time, a 5:06/mile pace.
Top Males Finishers
Jairus Birech, Kenya, 27:52Silas Kipruto, Kenya, 28:25Dominic Korir, Kenya, 28:28Edwin Mokua, Bahrain, 28:33Garbriel Geay, Tanzania, 28:41Sean Tobin, Eritrea, 29:06Parker Stinson, United States, 29:10Jarrett Leblanc, United States, 29:43 (top Louisiana finisher)Evans Chematot, Bahrain, 30:07Kevin Castille, United States, 30:52 (top male Masters finisher)
Top Females Finishers
Celliphine Chespol, Kenya, 31:40Brillian Kipkeoch, Kenya, 31:41Monicah Ngige, Kenya, 32:09Vicoty Chepngeno, Kenya, 32:11Iveen Chepkemoi, Kenya, 32:12Ann Mwangi, Kenya, 33:01Mary Wangui, Kenya, 33:40Mary Munanu, Kenya, 34:33Jen Rhines, United States, 35:34 (top female Masters finisher)Tere Derbez Zacher, United States, 38:52
Check the results for all 15,000+ runners here.http://www.ccc10k.com/