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Evanston Woman, Dunlap Man Win Elmhurst's '4 on the 4th' Race

Did you run in Elmhurst's '4 on the 4th?' Check out the top finishers in the 5K race and find links to the full results pages.


Hundreds of runners competed in the Elmhurst Running Club’s tenth annual “4 on the 4th” race held traditionally every July 4.

Evanston’s ubiquitous Laura Batterink was the overall women’s winner, clocking in at 21:21.

Johnny Crain, of Dunlap, was the top male runner, turning in a time of 19:17.

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Proceeds from the race went to the Elmhurst Children’s Assistance Foundation.

Platinum sponsors included The Runner’s Soul and Prairie Path and Ankle Clinic,

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Top 5 Overall Runners - Women


1. Laura Batterink, Evanston, 21:21.

2. Kristin Heckert, Sugar Grove, 22:06

3. Amanda Mirochna, Naperville, 22:08

4. Pamela Staton, Chicago, 23:27

5. Liz Bailey, Villa Park, 23:57


Top 5 Overall Runners - Men


1. Johnny Crain, Dunlap, 19:17

2. Kyle Brady, Naperville, 19:37

3. Lex Williams, Normal, 19:45

4. Pablo Ramirez, Schaumburg, 20:00

5. Eric Wallor, Palatine, 20:03


View the full race results. 


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