Schmitz Tops 299 Runners in Hey Hey 5K

A field of 299 runners completed the Hey Hey 5K on Sept. 23 in Baileys Harbor. Photo by Rachel Lukas.

Chris Schmitz of Fish Creek was the top finisher in the Hey Hey 5K on Sept. 23 at Door County Brewing Co. in Baileys Harbor.

Schmitz, 37, finished in 18:36 to top the field of 299 runners. Peter Schrader, 28, of West Bend finished second in 18:48, and Noah Bruehl, 24, of Madison finished 3rd in 18:51. 

On the women’s side, Kate Nelson, 28, of Madison finished first overall in 20:37. She was followed by 28-year-old Raissa Ashman of Seymour (21:15) and Claire Guenther, 20, of Shawano (21:49). The top three finishers received gift cards from Door County Brewing Co., and children under 14 received gift packages and cards from Egg Harbor Fun Park. 

See complete results at HeyHey5k.com.