Trent Bush, Morrison, IL, reported, “We had a nice turnout” during the fourth annual Strides for Students 5K run/walk, held at Morrison-Rockwood State Park on Saturday, August 13, 2016. Racers began at 8:00 a.m. near the Cedar Ridge Pavilion, looped through the campgrounds, and finished at the pavilion. All proceeds benefit Morrison Schools Foundation.
Sixty-seven females and 47 males entered the race; everyone finished. The average time was 34:14 minutes. Jaclyn Sciacer (22:46) and Julia Deter (23:39) finished first and second, respectively; Charles Lange (18:18) led the field and the men, followed by Scott Vance in second place (21:23.)
For race results visit http://www.onlineraceresults.com/race/view_race.php?race_id=54580.
Dennis Blevins, Rock Falls, IL, is a returning winner; he trains with Rock River Road Runners. “There were only two runners in the 60-64 age group, and I got first.” He crossed the line after 30:32 minutes. “This is two minutes faster than my last 5K. It was humid!” he added, even though a light mist was cooling.
