Notwithstanding several inches of snow still covering the Bethpage State Park trails on the morning of February 24, a great turnout of 145 teams of three runners each successfully completed the 2008 edition of the North Fork Bank 3 runner by 2 mile Trail Relay.

Of local interest, Massapequa Park speedster Adam Siepiola ran the anchor leg for the Sayville Running Company team that took first place honors in the highly competitive Co-ed Open Division of the relay. Adam combined with teammates Ryan Soltan and Katie Di Pietro to score in 35:52, nearly two full minutes in front of their nearest competitors in the Co-Ed Open Division.

Teams representing the Massapequa Road Runners took third place in the Men's Senior Masters Division, fifth place in the Women's Masters Division, 5th place in the Co-ed Masters Division, and 16th place in the Women's Open Division.

The Bellmore Striders team of Chris Fogarazzo, Matt Uzenski and anchor leg Sal Nastasi scored a 42-second victory over their rivals from the Sayville Running Company, with a total time of 33:05 that was more than respectable considering the snowy conditions. The Bellmore Striders Women's team of Tara Wilson, Meghan Evangalopous, and Michelle Henschel had a much easier time of it in winning the Open Women's Division.

Congratulations to Relay Co-Directors Charlie Hamilton and Carl Grossbard of the host Greater Long Island Running Club on a flawless job of putting together all the pieces, and to all the volunteers who made the day a great experience for everyone who was on hand for the event.

The Club was pleased at the success of the 2008 North Fork Bank Trail Relay, and was also pleased that as a result of the Relay the Club will be able to make another substantial donation to the Center for Developmental Disabilities and the good work that they are doing with special children.