RPV Teen Places 4th in Palos Verdes Half Marathon

Congrats to Rafael Maarek, a Rancho Palos Verdes teen who was a top finisher in last Saturday's marathon in our community!

Maarek came in fourth place in the half marathon, which started and ended at Pelican Cove near .

Here's a look at the top five finishers in the Palos Verdes Half Marathon and 5K:

Half marathon:

1. Derek Delancey, 33, of Gilbert, Ariz., 1:17:59.7
2. Ryan Buetzer, 29, of Hermosa Beach, 1:20:43.1
3. Donald Morrison, 33, of Pasadena, 1:20:43.5
4. Rafael Maarek, 15, of Rancho Palos Verdes, 1:21:06.9
5. Naoki Kato, 40, of Torrance, 1:22:12.8

5K:

1. Timothy Lyne, 30, of Los Angeles, 17:41.9
2. Rogelio Martinez, 15, of Paramount, 19:19.5
3. Henry Burkhardt, 50, of Torrance, 19:21.9
4. Angel Arzate, 15, of Paramount, 19:40.3
5. Robert Jacobs, 40, of Fullerton, 19:40.5

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