PHOTOS: Runners Brave Weather for the Sixth Annual Running of the Bull

More than 300 runners came out Saturday for the sixth annual Running of the Bull, with proceeds going to Angela's House and the Courtney Sipes Foundation.

Commack resident Stephen Abruzzo, 41, crossed the finish line first with a time of 17:04:26.

While taking first place, Abruzzo said suporting the charities was paramount to taking first place.

"Courtney Sipes is from my elementary school, where my kids go to school, so it's a great cause, so is all the other causes that we're out here for," he said. "It's always for the charity, it's not for the winning of the race. It's just for the support."

Following Abruzzo was Michael Robles, 53, of Smithtown, with a time of 18:07:56, and Matt Basile, 18, of Smithtown, with a time of 18:09:78.

Shari Klarfeld, 30, of Plainview, came in first of all women runners, sixth place overall, with a time of 18:51:56.

Lavena Sipes, mother of 11-year-old Courtney who was killed in a November 2009 accident on Main Street, said seeing people brave the weather to participate in her daughter's memory was rewarding.

"It's the second year that it's been in honor of Courtney and we're just completely touched that Courtney is remembered and people come out to honor her," she said. "We're thrilled for that support."

Sipes said proceeds from the run will go towards supporting kids with interest in music and the arts.