May 25, 2026, Ridgewood, NJ: A wet and wild crew of Shore AC runners revs up for the Ridgewood 10K race.  Kneeling, left to right: Billy Washer, Karen dos Santos, Scott Linnell and Katie Karshner.  Standing, left to right: John Larkin, Reno Stirrat, Peter Monaco, Harry Pino, Mark Minervini, Leslie Nowicki, Peter Auteri, Chris Peterson, Przemek Nowicki, Mike DiLeva, Joe Maranzani, Bob Shields and John Delaney.

Shore AC Results for the 2026 Ridgewood 10K Road Race

Race date: May 25, 2026                                                  Results from elitefeats.
                                                                                         Race website here.
                         
SHORE AC TEAM RESULTS:

40+ Men:

  1     SHORE AC "A" MEN 40+                       3:17:24.93      AVERAGE:   39:28.98
     30.Carlos Nunes                      Kearny, NJ                 60  M      86   136      397     36:59.72*
     43.Chris Peterson                   Ridgewood, NJ           42  M      86             1580     38:37.55*
     48.Lius Absalon                       Belleville., NJ             52  M      86   136    1143     38:50.12*
     55.Joe Maranzani                    Hawthorne, NJ           48  M      86             1211     39:28.13*
   116.Timothy McQueen              Ogdensburg, NJ          54  M      86   136    1070     43:29.41*
​   206.Christopher Moye               Oak Ridge, NJ            46  M      86             1724     48:57.96

  x     SHORE AC "B" MEN 40+                       x:xx:xx.x      AVERAGE:   xx:xx.x
     75.Denis Keenan                     Mount Arlington, NJ    51  M      87   136      707     41:05.80*
     94.Peter Monaco                     Saddle Brook, NJ        47  M      87               821     41:55.63*
   109.John Delaney                      Toms River, NJ           57  M      87   136      767     42:53.83*
   119.Robert Shields                     Parsippany, NJ           58  M      87   136      595     43:56.32*
   170.Michael DiLeva                   Matawan, NJ               53  M      87   137        60     47:01.97*

50+ Men:

  1     SHORE AC "A" MEN 50+                       3:21:47.98    AVERAGE:   40:21.59
     30.Carlos Nunes                      Kearny, NJ                 60  M      86   136      397     36:59.72*
     48.Lius Absalon                       Belleville., NJ             52  M      86   136    1143     38:50.12*
​     75.Denis Keenan                     Mount Arlington, NJ    51  M      87   136      707     41:05.80*
     96.Michael Salamone              Ringwood, NJ             66  M    136   186    1652     41:58.51*
   109.John Delaney                      Toms River, NJ           57  M      87   136      767     42:53.83*
   116.Timothy McQueen              Ogdensburg, NJ          54  M      86   136    1070     43:29.41*

  6     SHORE AC "B" MEN 50+                       3:56:55.55    AVERAGE:   47:23.11
   119.Robert Shields                     Parsippany, NJ           58  M      87   136      595     43:56.32*
   125.Mauro Castro                      Elizabeth, NJ              64  M    137   186    1785     44:24.18*
   170.Michael DiLeva                   Matawan, NJ               53  M      87   137        60     47:01.97*
   201.Harry Pino                           Pomona, NY               66  M    137   186    1359     48:43.85*
   295.Scott Linnell                        Colts Neck, NJ            69  M    137   186      732     52:49.23*

60+ Men:

  1     SHORE AC "A" MEN 60+                       2:12:59.90    AVERAGE:   44:19.96
     96.Michael Salamone              Ringwood, NJ             66  M    136   186    1652     41:58.51*
   125.Mauro Castro                      Elizabeth, NJ              64  M    137   186    1785     44:24.18*
   160.Reno Stirrat                        Rockaway, NJ             72  M    186   236      585     46:37.21*
   201.Harry Pino                           Pomona, NY               66  M    137   186    1359     48:43.85
   295.Scott Linnell                        Colts Neck, NJ            69  M    137   186      732     52:49.23

  7     SHORE AC "B" MEN 60+                       2:47:06.41    AVERAGE:   55:42.13
   320.Peter Auteri                        Pompton Lakes, NJ     74  M    187   236      507     54:06.01*
   372.Przemek Nowicki                Holmdel, NJ                81  M    187   236    1046     56:12.43*
   380.Jack Frame                        Berkeley Heights, NJ   81  M    187   236        13     56:47.97*
   457.Carl Richko                        Hewitt, NJ                    76  M    187   236      390     59:50.88

70+ Men:

  2     SHORE AC "A" MEN 70+                       2:36:55.65    AVERAGE:   52:18.55
   160.Reno Stirrat                        Rockaway, NJ             72  M    186   236      585     46:37.21*
   320.Peter Auteri                        Pompton Lakes, NJ     74  M    187   236      507     54:06.01*
   372.Przemek Nowicki                Holmdel, NJ                81  M    187   236    1046     56:12.43*
   380.Jack Frame                        Berkeley Heights, NJ   81  M    187   236        13     56:47.97
   457.Carl Richko                        Hewitt, NJ                    76  M    187   236      390     59:50.88

What a Glorious Feeling!  Shore AC Wins While Singin' (er, Runnin') in the Rain

New Jersey runners recognize the Ridgewood Memorial Day race series as a true classic.  After all, it began way back 50 years ago in 1976.  Was it any wonder then that participants this year felt like they were in an old-time movie?  Maybe one from almost 75 years ago that starred Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds?  That's right: Singin' in the Rain!

A steady downpour during the hour before the race set the stage.  Though we had the Shore AC tent for shelter, our intrepid athletes strode undeterred through the inundation to perform their warm-ups.  As a result, they were ready to waltz when the gun sounded.  And what a show they put on!  Shore AC teams were out in front, kicking up a storm.

Given that the Ridgewood 10K was a USATF-NJ masters men team championship race this year, the studio camera will focus on how the Shore AC masters lads fared.
 
M70+:

The men's age 70+ category was the only one that Shore AC did not win at Ridgewood.  This was ironic because the Shore AC men's 70+ squad has ruled national competition all year.  But of that Fearsome Foursome that's been stomping out national-level victories, only Reno Stirrat was available for Ridgewood.  Reno gave it his all, battling the great Charlie Slaughter of Fleet Feet / Essex down to the wire.  Reno barely edged out Charlie as they crossed the finish line, but Charlie was awarded first place in the men's 70-74 individual competition based on chip time (46:35 to 46:37).  Another local legend, Peter Auteri, continued his comeback from medical leave by recording a solid 54:06 as second team scorer.  When a key member of our Shore AC national M80+ crew, Przemek Nowicki, crossed 2 minutes later in 56:12, our team score was finalized.  However, the 70+ team from Fleet Feet / Essex fared better and took first place.  Backing up our valiant Shore AC M70+ efforts were another 80+ team stalwart, Jack Frame (56:47), and 76-year-old yeoman Carl Richko (59:50).  We'll get 'em next time, right guys??!!

M60+:

Shore AC has ruled the men's 60+ team scene in New Jersey for at least the past decade.  But this is the age when Father Time taxes away our vigor.  That is why a feeder pipeline is so important for a club to remain competitive in 60+.  One key addition has been 66-year-old Mike Salamone.  He joined Shore AC in 2021 and has been energizing our state-level and national-level 60+ teams ever since -- that is, when he's not injured.  Mike spent much of last year and early this year sidelined with frustrating Achilles issues.  With those challenges now in the rear-view mirror, Mike floored the audience with a fantastic 41:38 at Ridgewood to lead our M60+ A team.  Next across the finish line for our squad was a more recent addition: 64-year-old Mauro Castro.  Joining the club last year, he has contributed to several team victories.  Add this Ridgewood 10K feather to his cap!  Mauro's 44:24 earned him third place in the 60-64 age group.  Stirrat completed team scoring.  Our first backup runner was Mike Salamone's contemporary and coach, Harry Pino.  Also recovering from injury, Harry managed a highly respectable 48:43.  The A team also included 18-year club veteran Scott Linnell, whose hideous 52:49 hopefully represents rock-bottom for him.  Kudos to our M60+ "A" team for defeating talented teams from 6 other clubs!

Shore AC had enough graybeards at Ridgewood to enter a men's 60+ "B" team.  Consisting of the afore-mentioned Auteri, Nowicki, Frame and Richko, they placed 7th within the dynamic field of 10 teams.  Bravo, gents!

M50+:

As defending champions in the men's 50+ USATF-NJ LDR Team Grand Prix, it was disappointing for Shore AC to place second at the kick-off race of 2026, namely the Our House 4 Mile race.  (See the race report here.)  Our boys came to Ridgewood looking for revenge.  Second-year ace Carlos Nunes set the tempo for our M50+ "A" squad, rocketing through the suburban streets to an absolutely scorching time of 36:59.  His white-hot age grading of 87.71% placed the 60-year-old second among all men in the race.  Fellow sophomore sensation Luis Absalon recorded a blazing 38:50 while doubling as a race guide.  Our third team scorer, Denis Keenan, kept the party rocking with a high-spirited 41:05.  After Salamone crossed as fourth man, night watchman John Delaney lit up the day with his superb 42:53.  Hospital maven Tim McQueen assured team health with his speedy 43:29 as backup man.  Way to go, guys!!

Shore AC had barely enough men to enter a 50+ "B" team.  It was spearheaded by 2023 Comeback Runner of the Year Bob Shields.  His magnificent 43:56 effort represented a 5-minute improvement over the April 12 Cherry Blossom 10K and a 2-minute improvement over the April 26 James Joyce Ramble 10K.  After Castro crossed as second team scorer, busy Shore AC volunteer Mike DiLeva scooted over the final hill and across the timing mats in a fine 47:01.  Pino and Linnell completed team scoring.  Our "B" pack placed 6th out of 8 teams to pick up 5 valuable Club Grand Prix points.  Hip!  Hip!  Hooray!

M40+:

Just like in a good movie, we saved the best for last.  Our Shore AC men's 40+ troop, also defending Grand Prix champions, had likewise settled for second place at the Our House 4 Miler.  Ridgewood presented them the chance to counterattack their nemesis, Amazing Feet.  With Nunes leading the charge, second-year superman Chris Peterson torpedoed his hometown course with a roaring 38:37.  After Absalon snared the team's #3 spot, SAC regular Joe Maranzani spun a spectacular 39:28 in the #4 scoring position.  A few minutes later, McQueen sealed the victory as #5 man.  Busy dad Chris Moye used the race as a relaxing escape and crossed in 48:57 to ensure team success.  Bravo, gents!!

Again, as with our men's 50+ scene, we had enough actors to put on a 40+ "B" act.  With Keenan cast as leading man, second-year star Peter Monaco jitterbugged an amazing 41:55 to stun the crowd.  Delaney, Shields and DiLeva then brought the house down with their riffs.  When team times were tallied, our "B" crew had placed 5th within a field of 7 great teams.  Huzzah!

May 25, 2026, Ridgewood, NJ: In an epic battle to the finish, Reno Stirrat edges out M70-74 rival Charlie Slaughter -- at least in terms of gun time.  However, Charlie bested Reno in terms of chip time and was awarded first in the age group.  Photograph by Elitefeats.

SHORE AC INDIVIDUAL RESULTS:

Shore Athletic Club athletes achieved some heady individual results at Ridgewood.

Dance a gig for these tremendous Shore AC athletes who finished among the top three masters in their respective genders:
      Name                                     Age       Place                        Gun Time         Age Grading​​​​​

• Karen dos Santos               44         1st F40+                    37:56.68               81.03%
• Allison Lemanski                47         3rd F40+                    40:55.13               77.18%

Trip the light fantastic for these outstanding Shore AC athletes who finished among the top three in their 5-year age groups:
      Name                                     Age       Place                        Gun Time         Age Grading​​​​

• Katie Karshner                    35        1st F35-39                  40:08.63             72.70%
• Luis Absalon                       52        2nd M50-54                38:50.12             77.82%
• Carlos Nunes                      60        1st M60-64                  36:59.72             87.71%
• Mauro Castro                       64        3rd M60-64                  44:24.18              75.87%
• Michael Salamone                66        3rd M65-69                  41:58.51              81.83%
• Nora Cary                            71        1st F70-74                   44:21.57             96.29%
• Susan Stirrat                        70        3rd F70-74                   55:49.68              75.40%
• Reno Stirrat                        71         2nd M70-74                 46:37.21              78.40%
• Jo Ann Coffee                     77        1st F75-79                1:01:31.75              76.36%
• Mary Beth Campau             75         2nd F75-79              1:08:21.10              66.41%
• Carl Richko                         76         2nd M75-79                 59:50.88             64.72%
• Przemek Nowicki                81         1st M80-84                  56:12.43             76.30%
• Jack Frame                          81        1st M80-84                  56:47.97             75.50%​​

Get down and boogie for these Shore AC harriers who placed among the top 10 in their age groups!
      Name                                     Age       Place                        Gun Time         Age Grading​​

• William Washer                     39        4th M35-39                  36:08.35              75.27%
• John Larkin                           35        5th M35-39                  36:31.56              73.24%
• Chris Peterson                      42        8th M40-44                  38:37.55              72.05%
• Joe Maranzani                       48       4th M45-49                  39:28.13               74.02%
• Peter Monaco                        47       7th M45-49                  41:55.63               69.11%
• Denis Keenan                        51       5th M50-54                  41:05.80               72.91%
• Timothy McQueen                 54        9th M50-54                  43:29.41              70.70%
• John Delaney                        57      10th M55-59                  42:53.83              73.61%
• Leslie Nowicki                       62        5th F60-64                   53:56.00              69.91%
• Christine Prorock-Rogers      60        7th F60-64                   59:08.55              62.14%
• Harry Pino                             66        6th M65-69                  48:43.85              70.49%
• Scott Linnell                          69        8th M65-69                  52:49.23               66.99%
• Peter Auteri                           74        8th M70-74                  54:06.01               69.38%

Also of note: In the Ridgewood Memorial Mile race that concluded the morning events, Shore AC member Rick Lee set a new American record for the men's 65-69 age group.  Rick's time of 5:09.13 bested the previous record by about 1 second, eclipsing the mark of 5:10.1 set by Dan King in 2025.  Congratulations, Rick!