Ryan Bak Captures Inaugural GO! St. Louis Halloween 10K
Julie Lossos Wins Women’s 10K Title

Former Oregon Track Club member and U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier in the 5,000, Ryan Bak, 27, won the inaugural GO! St. Louis Halloween 10K on Sunday, October 18, with a course record time of 30:18. Dan Strackeljahn from Lockport, IL, who has posted a 3:59 mile, finished second in 30:49. Webster Groves resident Adam MacDowell captured third overall, posting a 30:54. One the women’s side, Julie Lossos, 28, finished first, with a time of 35:38. St. Charles resident Jackie Pirtle-Hall captured second, posting a 37:02 10K. Katie Hauser, 28 from Columbia, MO finished third at 37:09.

Other notable finishers included two-time GO! St. Louis Marathon winner and Russelville, MO resident, Karl Gilpin, who placed fourth overall. Mitch Figas from Maplewood, MO was the top Master finisher, posting a 35:11 time.

Five of the six overall men’s and women’s winners were members of St. Louis-based, Big River Running Company.

The GO! St. Louis Halloween 10K & Fun Run debuted this year with more than 2,500 total participants, many who dressed in festive costumes.