BOSTONT -- The city's first seven runners at Monday's Boston Marathon have crossed the finish line.
Veteran marathon runner Ryan McDonald was the first to finish the 26.2-mile race, breaking the three-hour mark with a time of 2:58:37, placing the 41-year-old 4,544th overall.
Next up was Thunder Bay's James Shippam, who raced through the gruelling course in 3:03:57. Chris Fralick was the third member of the 16-person strong local contingent to finish the race, clocking in at 3:11:28.
Next up was Edward Holbik, who wound up with a 3:19:25 time, while Marcia Migay was the first Thunder Bay woman to complete the course, in 3:22:43.
John Hawkins crossed in 3:28:29, while Dougall Media's own Barry George impressed with a 3:31:06 time, placing him 948th in the 50-54 age category.
Carolyn Weiss, Keli Cristofaro, Deb Frederickson and Diana Mellerup still remain on course.
Listen Now: Thunder Bay runner Barry George speaks with CKPR Radio's Danny and Laura in the Morning before participating in his first-ever Boston Marathon.
