O’Leary collects first win at 112th Dipsea Race

Paddy O'Leary (2) of San Francisco wins the 112th running of the Dipsea footrace, Sunday, June 11, 2023 in Stinson Beach, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

The top finishers in the 112th running of the Dipsea footrace pose for a photograph together, Sunday, June 11, 2023 in Stinson Beach, Calif. They are, from left, Diana Fitzpatrick of Larkspur, Calif. (11), Clara Peterson of Corte Madera, Calif. (3), Chris Lundy of Mill Valley, Calif. (6), Julia Maxwell Bailey of Ross, Calif. (468), Audrey MacLean of Tiburon, Calif. (55), and Paddy O'Leary (2) of San Francisco (2). (D. Ross Cameron/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Elizabeth Shortino (84) of San Anselmo runs in a heat during the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Richard Morrissey (74) of Menlo Park runs in the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Paul Herrerias (246) of Novato prepares to high-five a spectator during the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

James Moore (33) of Simi Valley runs during the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

A heat of racers takes off from the start line during the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Cliff Lentz (12) of Belvedere leads a heat of racers during the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

A head of racers including Paddy O'Leary (2) takes off from the start line of the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Paddy O'Leary (2) leads a heat of racers at the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Paddy O'Leary (2) leads a heat of racers at the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

(Left to right) Ashleigh Sgrulloni of Sonoma (1684), Jennifer Inden of Petaluma (1627), Autumn Nguyen of Sacramento (1766), and Gyrsimpat Kaur of Santa Rosa (1901) pose for a photo taken by Amy Zimpfer before the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Christie Pastalka of Belvedere wears Dispsea race socks before the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Tom Robinson helps Reginald Robinson of Corte Madera attaching their racing bib before the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

(Left to right) Vanessa Garber and Art Marthinsen make announcments to racers before the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Jamie Rivers (500) of Mill Valley and Bridie Dillon (194) of Novato approach the starting line during the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Bryan Campbell places the racing bib on Oscar Campbell of Mill Valley before the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Christie Pastalka (212) of Belvedere waves to the crowd at the starting line of the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Scott Bassin of Sugar Land, TX (280), Pam Jolliffe of Mill Valley (146), and Heidi Hugo of Mill Valley (705) are recognized at the start line of the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Spectators cheer on a heat of runners taking off from the start line of the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Jamie Rivers (500) of Mill Valley leads a heat of racers from the start line of the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Elizabeth Shortino (84) of San Anselmo is recognized at the start line during the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Chris Lundy (6) of Mill Valley runs in the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Spectators cheer on runners during the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Diana Fitzpatrick (11) of Larkspur at the start line of the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Racers relax in The Depot Plaza before the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Elena Shemyakina (41) of Geneva, IL takes off from the start line of the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Genevieve Clavier (69) of Sacramento and Mary Vidovich of Los Gatos (153) run in a heat during the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Henri Romeo Patricio (185) of San Bruno runs in the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Gary Gellin (71) of Mill Valley runs during the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Matthew Seidel (17) of Emeryville runs in the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Clara Peterson (3) of Corte Madera runs the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Runners including Nicole Kimborowicz (1136) of Mill Valley climb the Dipsea steps during the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Runners including Hannah Momsen (1130) of Belvedere climb the Dipsea steps during the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Runners including Joanna Chen (1251) of San Francisco climb the Dipsea steps during the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Racers enter Old Mill Park during the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Runners climb the Dipsea steps during the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Benjamin Ward (1609) of Anchorage, AK runs up the Dipsea steps during the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Oliver Bush (1365) of Larkspur takes double steps while Christopher Hollenbeck (1558) of San Rafael looks on while they climb the Dipsea steps during the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Runners climb the Dipsea steps during the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Ashleigh Sgrulloni (1684) of Sonoma takes a moment to cather their breath while climbing the Dipsea steps during the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

A runner climbs the Dipsea steps past a Dipsea Racer marker during the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Runners climb the Dipsea steps during the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Runners finish climbing the first flight of Dipsea steps during the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Runners climb the Dipsea steps during the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Runners climb the Dipsea steps during the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Barry Rosen and Susan Baker (right) cheer on runners during the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Susan Baker (right) cheers on runners during the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Runners climb a flight of Dipsea steps during the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Runners finish climbing the first flight of Dipsea steps during the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Keegan Hasson (1006) of San Francisco leads a pack of runners during the 112th Dipsea Race in Mill Valley, Calif. on June 11, 2023. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Charles Hooghkirk of Oakland, Calif. (1432) heads down the Panoramic Highway during the 112th running of the Dipsea footrace, Sunday, June 11, 2023 in Stinson Beach, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Julia Maxwell Bailey of Ross, Calif. (468) exults after winning the women’s division during the 112th running of the Dipsea footrace, Sunday, June 11, 2023 in Stinson Beach, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Paddy O'Leary (2) of San Francisco comes down the home stretch to win during the 112th running of the Dipsea footrace, Sunday, June 11, 2023 in Stinson Beach, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Kristen Hartley of Mill Valley, Calif. is still smiling as she runs along Panoramic Highway during the 112th running of the Dipsea footrace, Sunday, June 11, 2023 in Stinson Beach, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Support staff and onlookers cheer on runners during the 112th running of the Dipsea footrace, Sunday, June 11, 2023 in Stinson Beach, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Spectators watch the finale of the 112th running of the Dipsea footrace, Sunday, June 11, 2023 in Stinson Beach, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)