The long-awaited sunshine coaxed a few Team Gloucester runners out to this low key race in Hamilton Sunday.

While Dave and crew were out tackling another mountain, Rick Ciolino, Jenn Brooks, and Bob Gillis opted for some flatter fun, racing the 5 mile, music enhanced Melody Miles course instead.

A momentous decision it turned out to be, with Rick Ciolino taking the overall title in a time of 32:04 and winning a new pair of shoes from New England Running Company. Bob Gillis was 50 seconds back, taking 2nd overall and 1st in his age group. While missing out on the shoes, Gillis was able to recoup his entry fee with a $25 gift certificate won out of the raffle. After a lengthy break Brooks finally appeared on the horizone, struggling to simultaneously run and digest the rather huge cannoli eaten a mere 12 hours prior. Brooks took the women's race in 34:49.

The race was very well organized, complete with extensive food and music throughout every mile.