Young, Old, Fast, Slow, Meet North Reading's Marathon Participants

They come in all sizes, shapes, and even speeds. Here's a look at North Reading's 16 participants in the 2017 Boston Marathon on Monday, April 17.

Youngest: Ryan Cristiano, 20.

Oldest: Eric C. Johnson, 57.

Average age: 41 years, 4 months.

Gender breakdown: 11 of 16 are male.

Highest bib number: Ryan Cristiano, 31057.

Lowest bib number: Marc Capobianco, 1123.

North Reading Runners: Megan Beaulieu, Julie A. Blanche, Nicholas Boulas, Patrick Brickley, Marc Capobianco, Karen J. Chiuve, Andrea L. Conley, Coleman P. Connolly, Ryan Cristiano, Eric C. Johnson, Thor Kirleis, Brian J. Labriola, Lori J. Mitchener, Gregory J. Parent, Mark Shipley, and Tom Vautin.