An over all winner, Kabiriel completed the run to be the first male adult to reach the finish line in 17 minutes and 38 seconds.
Matthew Mancao, settled for the second place but was the first male student finisher with 17 minutes and 45 seconds.
Nikki Gabaldon was the first female adult to reach the finish line with 20 minutes and 49 seconds while Gabrielle Race ws first female student who took it 28 minutes and 59 seconds.
Jingle Bell Fun Run was a Saipan Swim Club fundraising event that aimed to help raise money for various programs of the islands’ most successful swimming society. It has become a holiday tradition for most of the islanders.
The organizers are pleased that it did not rained that day “hearing all the bells jingling as the runners past by, it was as if Santa’s sleigh was near.”
SSC wants to thank the sponsors, volunteers and the participants who make this event a success.
Supporting SSC in this event were Marianas Eye Institute, Pacific Island Club, Saipan Computer Services, Hardt Eye Clinic, Saipan Ice & Water Co., Saipan Shipping Co, Dolphin Wholesale, National Office Supply,
Pacific Telecom Inc., Pacific Trading Co., McDonald Saipan, Western Union, Hyatt Regency, Shell Marianas, Marianas Visitors Bureau And American Red Cross.
