The twenty-sixth annual Gulf Coast Classic 10K/2miler was held on
Saturday, April 17, with about 200 total participants in both events.
This is the second year that the Classic has been at the SeaBee Base in
Gulfport. Yousri Elmejdoubi from Hattiesburg took the early lead and
easily took the victory with a 30:23, which was one second short of a
record for this race. David Keimei and Mike Lally came in second and
third with times of 33:17 and 38:20. The first three females were Connie
Robertson at 39:57, Susan Adams at 43:12, and Christy Leader at 43:58.
Pete Prichard and Linda Sarpy took Masters awards. David Jeffrey and
Laurel's Antha Estridge were the Grand Masters winners. Steve Ulery,
Richard Sims, and Phillip Wedgeworth also represented the Pine Belt
Pacers.  Steve and Phillip both placed in their age groups. After the
race everyone enjoyed an assortment of food and drink. Much thanks to
the Gulf Coast Running Club for all of their hard work. Results.

Waiting for the start

Richard and Steve are happy before the race

They're off!

Steve Ulery finishes

Yousri rests after the victory

Phillip Placed

The first three males finishers Yousri Elmejdoubi,
David Kiemei, and Mike Lally

The first three females Connie Robertson, Susan Adams, and Christy Leader

Grand Masters Winners Antha Estridge and David Jeffrey

Masters Winners Linda Sarpy and Pete Prichard

Steve Ulery was a winner

Richard and Steve try to impress two young girls

Leonard works fast before catching a plane to Boston

Jim, Christy, and Jeane enjoy the treats

It's Diet Coke time for Richard and Phillip

Winning Two-Milers

Winning Race Walkers

Winning One-Milers

Nancy Phillips