This past Sunday, Nov. 16, the annual Mineola Mustang Run took place under sunny skies. For members of the Mustang Run Committee, led by chairperson Linda Fairgrieve, the run was the culmination of months of hard work in organizing the annual fundraiser.

The Mineola Mustang Run reached a record level of participants, which amounted to 1,112. In addition, the winner of the race set a course record. Chris Mammone, 25, of Merrick finished the 3.1-mile race in 14:57. He was followed by wheelchair racer Peter Hawkins of Malverne (15:19) and wheelchair racer Adam Cruz of Brentwood (15:44). The top female racer was 34-year-old Noni Accenturi of Syosset, who finished in 17:48.

The run brings together many organizations who participate and who benefit from the proceeds of the run. There will be donations made to the Mineola Volunteer Ambulance Corps, the Mineola Athletic Association, the Mineola Police Athletic League, Mineola Fire Department for lifesaving equipment, Mineola Historical Society, Mineola Youth and Family Services, the Cancer Center for Kids at Winthrop-University Hospital and Parent and Child Education Program (PACE). Special donations will also be made to the Mineola Junior Fire Department and the Wounded Warrior Project as the run was held in tribute to the veterans.

The results of the top runners in the 5K Run/Walk from Mineola are as follows:

Male

Nauricio Duarte 18:27

Fabio Santos 20:02

Matthew Aiello-Lammens 20:12

Female

Nicole Wissler 19:16

Shayla Harris 20:40

Kathleen Maher 22:19

The results of the top participants in the 1 Mile Fun Run from Mineola in their age groups are as follows:

Male 1-6

Thomas Franz (10:22)

William Winski (11:23)

Female 1-6

Chloe Connelly (11:05)

Female 7-9

Meaghan Smoak (8:10)

Karen Campbell (8:11)

Erin Buckley (8:47)

Michela Franz (9:29)

Male 10-12

John Murray (7:07)

Robert Lang (7:09)

Male 13-16

Patrick Murray (6:55)

Male 17 and Up

Eugene Doherty (6:54)

Female 17 and Up

Dawn Almanzar (9:57)

Theresa Russell (12:27)