Elmhurst Man and Evanston Woman Lead Pack in Downers Grove 5-Miler

The Downers Grove Park District's 37th annual 5-Miler drew 411 runners on Sunday, 231 men and 180 women. Leading the pack were an Elmhurst man and Evanston woman, who finished first and fourth, respectively, in the five-mile race. 

Men - Top 5

1. James Akita, 33, 1st place, Elmhurst, 26:13
2. Ryan Clevenger, 66, 2nd place, Downers Grove, 27:08
3. Jared Spilky, 18, 3rd place, Downers Grove, 27:29
4. Scott Mangum, 38, 5th place,  Barrington, 27:48
5. John Craig, 31, 6th place, Chicago, 27:49

Women - Top 5

1. Laura Batterink, 29, 4th place, Evanston 27:43
2. Pamela Staton, 27, 19th place, Chicago, 30:11
3. Lindsey Payne, 14, 30th place, Glen Ellyn, 31:26
4. Megan Sullivan, 34, 34th place, Oak Park, 31.59
5. Tiffany Cruikshank, 44, 40th place, Burr Ridge, 32:27