Runners from as far away as Houston, Texas took part in the 7th annual Lobster Roll race in Boothbay Harbor on Saturday, July 30. Co-organizer Nick Scott said over 150 runners had preregistered. The total was 210 at race time.

“We are raising funds and awareness,” said Scott.

The aim is to provide a community track at a location yet to be determined in Boothbay or Boothbay Harbor, he said.

Scott acknowledged volunteers and local business for their support. “Lots of local businesses donate to the cause.”

Mark Manfredi of Newton, Massachusetts won the men’s overall with a time of 17:48. Sophie Long of Darien, Connecticut won the women’s race in 20:10. Sydney McCarren of Wiscasset won the girls under 14 in 22:04. Kristan Gryffan of Boothbay Harbor won the boys under 14 crossing at 23:03.

Sally McGee of West Boothbay Harbor won the 15-19 group coming in at 22:11. Tyler Pascocello won the boys 15-19 with 18:49. Matt Forques of Boothbay came in at 18:22 in the men’s 20-29 division. Renee Lewis paced the 30-39 women at 27:01. the men’s 30-39 group was won by Adam Young at 19:56. Women 40-49 was won by Sarah Prost of Darien, Connecticut 23:17.

Tom Abello won the 40-49 men’s group at 19:09. Elizabeth Lynch won the 50-59 women’s group with 21:47. Charlie Pohl, 55, ran the race in 19:41. Marcia Deegler, 67, of Stow, Massachusetts won her division in 36:55. Ken Houle, 69, of Milton, Massachusetts came in at 23:57. Russ Jones, 72, of West Boothbay Harbor won in 36:39. Lee Corbin, 72, of West Boothbay Harbor finished in 43:21.

Randy Easter of Jay tallied the race results.