Scott Dahlberg learned to run on the windy plains that surround his hometown of Peyton, Colo. But recently the 27-year-old Boulder Running Company runner has owned the streets of downtown Colorado Springs. On Saturday, Dahlberg claimed his second victory there in three months, sprinting to the win in the Sailin' Shoes 5K. Dahlberg clocked 15:06 on the mostly flat course that makes a circuit through central Colorado Springs. In March, he won the St. Patrick's Day 5K (15:11).
Austin Richmond, 27, finished second (15:32), followed by Brandon Johnson (24, 15:35.)
Ellie Keyser, 24, won the women's 5K, with Brianne Nelson (31, 17:23.4) and Mattie Suver (27, 17:23.6) cruising home in second and third place.
Adam Rich picked up the win in the 10K, clocking 33:14.9. Joseph Negreann, 23, placed second in 34:23.7, followed by Nick Baca, 20, in 34:56.
Baylor University junior Sarah Guhl (a Cheyenne Mountain High School grad) won her first citizens' race, taking the women's 10K in 41:28.3. Kimberly Chinn (24, 43:30) and Asnlee Romani (26, 44:13.8) were second and third.
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