20th Big Fourth 5K
Springfield, MA

July 4, 1997

Results courtesy of the Greater Springfield Harriers.
Adam Hersh of Hanover, NH ran away from a July 4th field of 268 
to win the 20th running of the Big Fourth 5K held in Springfield, Massachusetts. 

In the process, Hersh led the Central Mass Striders to a victory in the men's team competition.
Western Mass. legend Nancy Conz topped all female competitors while concurrently 
winning the female masters' division. 

The host Greater Springfield Harriers captured the women's team title.

Top Ten Men
1	Adam Hersh		CMS	15:13
2	Dave Hanechek		GSH	16:25
3	Dave Swanson		HTC	16:32
4	Christopher Gould	SMAC	16:33
5	Tom Walsh			16:34
6	Dave Reinhart		CMS	16:35 -1m-
7	Brent Coon		CMS	16:36
8	Jim Clayton		SMAC	16:39 -2m-
9	Frank Rucki		CMS	16:41 -3m-
10	Peter Hopfe			16:54


Top Five Women
1	Nancy Conz			18:36 -1fm-
2	Natalie Blanchard	GSH	19:12
3	Nadia Baadj		GSH	19:27
4	Lisa Sinopoli			19:45
5	Cathy Colwell		GSH	20:06



Seniors
1	Joseph Piepul			19:17 -1ms-
1	Mary Ryczek		CMS	20:38 -1fs-

Veterans
1	Jim O'Toole		BAA	21:01 -1mv-