The men's race featured sixteen entrants from high school seniors to masters runners. Top entrant heading into the race was sub 4 runner and Louisiana native Jarrett Leblanc. He recently ran the Olympic Trials in the marathon this past winter. His training partner Adam Saloom came in with the second best PR of the field in 3:52 for 1500. There were also 6 high school runners including the top 4 LA seniors. The competitors were a little bit more reserved than in previous years and a strong field came through in right over 60 with Beau Robinson taking pacing duties for the first couple of laps. The field came through still together at around 2:06 for the halfway point. The field spread out significantly in the third lap with Leblanc and Saloom pulling away from the rest of the top runners. Devyn Keith, Harry Wiggins and Jacob Daigle were in the chase pack that zeroed in on Saloom in the final 400, almost catching him. Leblanc won easily in 4:10. 5 of the 6 high school runners ran significant PRs and 4 of the top 6 1600/Mile times of the season for HS runners were set in this meet.
The return of the Meet Under the Lights was everything it was billed to be. Both invite mile races saw good times and fast marks and the open events were fun as well.
The return of the Meet Under the Lights was everything it was billed to be. Both invite mile races saw good times and fast marks and the open events were fun as well.