GALLERY: Sault's biggest run raises more than $30K for charity

The conditions were cool and breezy near the St. Marys River this morning, but that didn't deter the 600 locals who showed up for the 25th edition of Run the Great Lakes.

Hailed as the biggest race of the year in Sault Ste. Marie, participants of all ages from both sides of the border either walked, jogged, or ran 5-km and 10-km routes along the boardwalk and Canal District, while the younger ones took part in 1-km and 2-km treks. 

In the process, registrants raised more than $30,000 for ARCH Hospice and the Sault Area Hospital Foundation.

Participation was up by 100 people this year, which contributed significantly to that total.

The top three finishers in each of Sunday's four main categories were:

5-km run overall rankings

• 1st: Andy Haidar, 14 min 46 sec
• 2nd: Peter Gartshore, 18 min 27 sec
• 3rd: Paul Caputo, 18 min 45 sec

5-km run female rankings

• 1st: Hilary Mallinger, 20 min 16 sec
• 2nd: Olivia Hiscock, 21 min 29 sec
• 3rd: Sydney Kitchen, 22 min 1 sec

10-km run overall rankings

• 1st: Daniel Scarpino, 34 min 2 sec
• 2nd: Kyle Kiel, 34 min 36 sec
• 3rd: Matt Figures, 35 min 30 sec

10-km run female rankings

• 1st: Iris Lenauer, 36 min 30 sec
• 2nd: Sarah Woolridge, 40 min 56 sec
• 3rd: Meagan Figures, 44 min 26 sec

To date, Run the Great Lakes has raised more than $150,000 for local causes.