Michigan High School Student Wins 2015 Little Rock 5K

For the second year in a row, Matt Bartels, age 15, of Saginaw, Mich., wins the first official race of the 2015 Little Rock Marathon, finishing this morning’s 5K race in 18:18.  Matt, who attends Nouvel Catholic Central High School in Saginaw, enjoys running marathons with his father, Peter. This is Matt and his dad’s third year to run in Little Rock. Both Matt and Peter will be running races tomorrow as well.

Mike Moroz of Jacksonville, Fla, age 27, finished second with a time of 18:37.  Finishing third was Brian Steinberg, age 27, of Grand Rapids, Mich., with a time of 18:51.  The first Arkansan to cross the finish line was Eathan Devine of Bryant, with a time of 19:44.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo: Little Rock Marathon Media