The twenty-fifth annual Pass to Bay 10K was held on Saturday, December 16, with 110 people completing the 10K and 13 one-milers; however, this was really a Pass to the Bay bridge and back since the Bay St. Louis bridge is no longer there, and we didn't trust the ferry to take us across to the other side. Besides that, the ferry was not operating today. One of the more interesting things about today was the fog. Richard Sims and I rode down and could barely see the front of the car for the whole way, and the fog didn't let up until about 10:00, when most of us were finishing with the 10K. After a few instructions, Max Lemons gave us the signal to run, and we took off. Tino Gonzalez took the early lead and was able to hold on for the win. John Passwater was the Masters winner, and Terry Bailey took the Grand Masters. Katie Bodin was the first female finisher. Teresa Courthers, a former winner of this race, was the female Masters winner, and Janet Earhart won the Grand Masters. The old guys seemed to run well today with five of the top fifteen being over 50 years old. After the race we had plenty of good food and drink. The Gulf Coast Running Club always does a great job with their races. The courses are accurate and well marked. The runners are fast. The results are completed quickly, and the awards are good. The after race refreshments are good and plentiful. And the prices are very economical. Thanks for all of the hard work. Results are linked. © Phillip Wedgeworth

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