IMAGE GALLERY: Locals Race For a Track

The first annual "Build It" 10K and one-miler drew about 150 runners on April 15 to Windham High School.

The fundraiser was organized by high school track coaches Kate Jackson and Ryan O'Connor as well as Windham police officer Jess Flynn. The purpose was to generate some funds toward a track at WHS.

O'Connor deferred all of the credit to Jackson and Flynn, calling them "blessings to the community."

He went on to praise the town and the turnout for the race.

"Windham has always been a great town," O'Connor said. It's my hometown and I love it. It was nice seeing so many familiar faces having a great time. It's an event we plan to continue and improve upon in years to come. 

Jasmin Lepir, 36, of Portsmouth N.H. won the 10K with a time of 40:17.

Rounding out the top three were 23-year-old Windham resident Brian Ki with a time of 41:31 and 41-year-old Jonathan Coppeta, also of Windham, with a time of 41:52.

The top female finisher was Christie Cannone, 15, of Windham. She finished 11th overall with a time of 45:03. 

Windham resident Laura Pomeroy, 13, finished second among women with a time of 48:42 while fellow Windhamite Kate Farrell, 17, was third with a time of 48:51. The two finished 22nd and 24th respectively.

Complete results can be found on CoolRunning.com.

The event was produced professionally by 3C Race Productions out of Merrimack, N.H.

According to the company website, it offers services for more than 200 races each year around New England.