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14th annual John May Mile raises $21K for Greenport Fire Department

By The Suffolk Times

John May’s son, Jack May of Guilford, Vt., places 1st overall in the 5k, coming in at 18:17.09.

The 14th annual John May Mile was a family affair Saturday under beautiful clear skies.

Over 40 members of the May family were in attendance, several of whom wore tutus in celebration of Jennifer May-Reddy’s 40th birthday. Ms. May-Reddy, who lives in Brooklyn, is John May’s eldest grandchild.

Jack May of Guilford, Vt., who is John May’s son, was the first place finisher in the 5K, crossing the finish line in 18 minutes, 17.09 seconds. Laura Brown of Westhampton was the top female to cross in 20:54.67.

More than 100 runners participated in the race, which raised $21,200 for the Greenport Fire Department.

Dr. Z. Micah Kaplan was the recipient of Peconic Landing’s 2019 Older Americans Champion award.

See all the results here and more photos below:

Greenport Fire Department’s Greg Morris, Elias Zamayar, and Bernie Purcell participated in full gear in honor of John May.
Greenport Fire Department’s Bernie Purcell, Elias Zamayar, and Greg Morris walk in full gear.
Peconic Landing residents Suzanne McFarlane and Ernie Krauss hold hands as the walk the mile course.
John May’s daughter in-law, Peggy May of Mineola, carries John’s great granddaughter, Taylor Goldberg of Westbury.
John May’s son, Jack May of Guilford, Vt., places 1st overall in the 5k, coming in at 18:17.09.
John May’s son, Jack May of Guilford, Vt., places 1st overall in the 5k, coming in at 18:17.09.
Laura Brown of Westhampton was the 1st female to finish the 5k, coming in at 20:54.67.
Bob Syron, CEO and president of Peconic Landing presents the Greenport Fire Department with a check in the amount of $21,200.

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