Four hundred and thirty-four finishers (an 8 percent increase over 2002), including virtually every single top woman runner from all of Long Island and representing every local running club, enjoyed amazing giveaways, perfect weather and an outstanding finish on the track at Farmingdale High School, at the 20th annual Vytra Health Plans Long Island Women's 5 Kilometer Run.

Roumanian national champion Luminita Talpos was the overall winner in 15:45, outkicking Colorado's Nicole Jefferson by eight seconds. It was the second straight year that Nicole has been the Vytra runner-up.

Sixteen-year-old Katie Di Camillo of Garden City was the third Long Island finisher, scoring in 16th place overall and earning a $200 check for her track team at Holy Trinity High School. Di Camillo crossed the finish line in 18:42.