Scene from the Atomic City Road Runners weekly pace race Tuesday evening in White Rock. Courtesy photo

Scene from the Atomic City Road Runners weekly pace race Tuesday evening in White Rock. Courtesy photo

The Atomic City Road Runners weekly pace race is an event for all ages. Courtesy photo

A young participant in the Atomic City Road Runners weekly pace race Tuesday evening in White Rock. Courtesy photo

BY TED WILLIAMS
Atomic City Road Runners

Paul Shlok was the best predictor in the weekly pace race held April 28 on the Canada del Buey Trail in White Rock.  He was 1 second off his predicted time.  Other accurate predictors were:  Kathy Daly with a 9 second difference as well as the first finisher in the 2 mile distance with a time of 36:26; Kevin Holsapple recorded 18 seconds off his predicted and was the best male in the 2 mile race at 40:12; Lance Michel was 35 seconds off his predicted time; and Valerio Pinchetti had a 37 second difference.

In the 1 mile race 11 year old Levi Gartz was the top finisher recording a 10:15 and Tamara Jurado had a time of 21:38 for first female finisher.

Eric Anderson was the best finisher on the 3 mile course with a time of 21:07 and Sanna Sevanto was the first female coming in at 28:40.

Next week’s race will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM on American Springs Road which is located approximately 1 and a quarter miles from the junction of State Route # 501 (West Jemez Road) and State Route # 4 (The Back Gate) and taking a right on State Route # 4 West and heading up into the Jemez until the parking area on the right.  1, 2, and 3 mile courses will be available.

For more information call (1)505-672-1639 or visit the Club’s Web site at:  https://www.ac-rr.com