5K Running of the Bull takes over Smithtown streets
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More than 250 runners take off at the start of Smithtown's 5K Running of the Bull. Photo by Sara-Megan Walsh

Runners take off at the start line of the Smithtown 5K Running of the Bull. Photo by Sara-Megan Walsh

Merrick resident Brendan Kaelin finishes the race in 19 minutes, 4 seconds. Photo by Sara-Megan Walsh

More than 250 runners participated in the 5K Running of the Bull in Smithtown Sept. 29. Photo by Sara-Megan Walsh

More than 250 runners participated in the 5K Running of the Bull in Smithtown Sept. 29. Photo by Sara-Megan Walsh

More than 250 runners participated in the 5K Running of the Bull in Smithtown Sept. 29. Photo by Sara-Megan Walsh

More than 250 runners participated in the 5K Running of the Bull in Smithtown Sept. 29. Photo by Sara-Megan Walsh

Runners cross the finish line at Smithtown's 5K Running of the Bull Sept. 29. Photo by Sara-Megan Walsh

More than 250 runners participated in the 5K Running of the Bull in Smithtown Sept. 29. Photo by Sara-Megan Walsh

More than 250 runners participated in the 5K Running of the Bull in Smithtown Sept. 29. Photo by Sara-Megan Walsh

More than 250 runners participated in the 5K Running of the Bull in Smithtown Sept. 29. Photo by Sara-Megan Walsh

More than 250 runners participated in the 5K Running of the Bull in Smithtown Sept. 29. Photo by Sara-Megan Walsh

Runners cross the finish line at Smithtown's 5K Running of the Bull Sept. 29. Photo by Sara-Megan Walsh

More than 250 runners participated in the 5K Running of the Bull in Smithtown Sept. 29. Photo by Sara-Megan Walsh

More than 250 runners participated in the 5K Running of the Bull in Smithtown Sept. 29. Photo by Sara-Megan Walsh

More than 250 runners participated in the 5K Running of the Bull in Smithtown Sept. 29. Photo by Sara-Megan Walsh

More than 250 runners participated in the 5K Running of the Bull in Smithtown Sept. 29. Photo by Sara-Megan Walsh

A runner exhilarated to be close to the finish line at Smithtown's 5K Running of the Bull. Photo by Sara-Megan Walsh

Runners cross the finish line at Smithtown's 5K Running of the Bull Sept. 29. Photo by Sara-Megan Walsh
More than 250 runners took to Smithtown’s streets for the annual 5K Running of the Bulls Sept. 29. The cool, crisp morning gave way to sunshine made for perfect conditions for the morning’s run.
Merrick resident Brendan Kaelin, 33, crossed the finish line first with a time of 19 minutes, 4.39 seconds; or an average of 6:03 per mile. He was closely followed by the top female finisher Maria Marascia, 27, who had an overall time of 9:29.5.
Prior to the 5K race, there was a 2K fun run that was participated in by children under age 12 and their parents, adults with their dogs and those who have just started running.