Over 500 participants and 70 volunteers made the First Annual SBB 8K Running Race and 3 Mile Fitness Walk a big success.

On Saturday, June 24 — with wonderful cooperation from the Lavallette Police Department, Fire Department, and First Aid Squad — over 500 participants and 70 volunteers made the First Annual SBB 8K Running Race and 3 Mile Fitness Walk a big success.

Results and more are posted at www.SBB8K.com.

Special thanks and shout out to the four primary creators of the event, Race Founder Joe Yewaisis, Race Director Jamie Watson, and Save Barnegat Bay’s dynamic staff, Jen O’Reilly and Coleen Klotz. Thanks also to Kevin Dey, Kirk Tilton, and the many, many hard working volunteers. You made it happen.