Eric Garner, Woodinville took first place in the men’s 5K run.

Clear blue skies, a shady 5K trail and the challenge of one of the toughest 10K courses in Washington State beckoned 300+ runners for the 2nd Duvall Days 5K/10K runs.

The top-notch event had some whimsical moments, including Course Director Dean Vergillo leading all the 5K runners in a round of “Happy Birthday to You” to birthday girl Kate Harris at the start line.

But the highlight of the day was a finish straight out of the sports reels; they’ll be talking about this one in Duvall for years to come as last year’s winner and Snoqualmie Valley Cup Champ, Two-Time All American Eric Garner, bested Brooks/Seattle Running Team Member Drew Wartenburg down the stretch in an exciting 5K battle that ignited the crowd.

Setting an overall 5K pace of 4.58, Wartenburg and Garner rounded the corner with Wartenburg in the lead. Garner overtook him just 25 yards from the finish line.

Overall Winners:
5K Results

Men

1. Eric Garner, Woodinville   15:25*
2. Drew Wartenburg, Tacoma   15:26
3. Jeremy Park, Lynnwood   16:08

*New Course Record

Women

1. Sarah Riddell, Sammamish 19:53
2. Erin Kearney, Carnation  19:57
3. Brenna Eldredge, Duvall 20:15

10K Results

Men

1. Robert Carcelen, Seattle  39:21
2. Lance Logan,  Duvall 40:34
3. Herve Antoine, Sammamish  40:45

Women

1. Kathy Kearney, Carnation 43:60
2. Adria Vondra, Carnation 44:12
3. Kelly Besmer, Snoqualmie 45:56

Full results can be found at www.duvallwa.gov and www.active.com