January - Space Coast Runners

DASHING DOWN
THE STREETS
The 17th annual running of the
Reindeer Run featured runners
and walkers hoofing it in Cape
Canaveral.
There was dashing, but no snow was in
sight. O’er the flat pavement they went
on a sunny, slightly humid 65° morning.
Many were dressed in festive attire as
the 17th annual Reindeer Run
commenced at 8:00am. Santa Claus
would have been proud.
The 7th SCR Runner of the Year series
race saw Shane Streufert, 40, finish fa-la
-la-la first in a time of 17:06. The overall
female title went to Cathy Friedel, 48,
who merrily crossed the line in 20:42.
Cape Canaveral Mayor, Rocky Randels
was on hand to greet the crowd and
personally thank everyone for coming
out. Participants were treated to a great
post-race spread put on by the Cape
Canaveral Police Athletic League.
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Matt Mahoney, Ben Buchanan and fellow holiday runners race to
the Cherie Downs park finish line. (Photo: Doug Carroll)
Left: Shane Streufert, first place male
Right: Anne Dockery, second place female, Annie Caza,
female masters winner, Cathy Friedel, first place female
The December run had 380 finishers. Participant’s ages ranged from 6 to 85. 23