| 'Burg Run Nets Over $3,500 for LEAF |
| Thanks for Joining in the 12th Annual 'Burg Trail Run! |
| The Laingsburg Educational Advancement Foundation hosted their 12th Annual ‘Burg (Trail) Run on Sunday November 13th at the Laingsburg High School cross country course. 135 participants took part in the 5k R/W and 10k Run with the 1 Mile “Hike-4-Health” adding several others to the fun. All participants were treated to refreshments after the event, and be sure to look for the woolly mammoth shirts walking around town that each participant received with their registration. Next year’s all new logo is already in the works and may be the best yet!
Janice Little (Ft. Pierce, FL 48:35) and Eric Stuber (Lansing 36:00) took top female/male honors in the 10k Run. Meg Darmofal (Laingsburg 19:46) and Jeremy Doody (Laingsburg 18:09) ruled the 5k Run. Judy Bolles (Bath 42:36) took the 5k walk title in the Women’s Open division and Clio’s Johnny Olsey took first in the 5k Walk Men’s Open division champion (31:01). All six champions received a customized medal as well as $25 Playmakers gift certificates provided by LEAF.
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LEAF recognized three additional winners in each event. Master (lowest time age 40 or older), Grandmaster (lowest time age 50 or older) and Senior (lowest time age 60 or older). We also added a dozen age groups to recognize more of the participants across the board. The Hike-4-Health, which consists of four laps around the recently new high school track, was dominated by Brady Hawks, who finished first (8:31), followed by Dawson and Sawyer Shastal. Hannah Coss (13:17) was the first place girl finisher. Other finishers included Ethan Mandeville, Lucas Shastal, Sean Divine, and Deb McKenzie-Divine. To view all winning results click here or visit http://www.hickmanraceservices.com/11roadresults/burg11.htm.
LEAF would like to thank all the participants and fans who braved brisk winds and surprisingly warm temperatures, and Mother Nature for keeping it dry! A BIG thank you also is extended to the great group of volunteers and Laingsburg High School NHS students who helped make the event possible and one of the most organized and efficient in the area.
LEAF also extends sincere appreciation for the generous support of the following corporate sponsors who again stepped up to the plate and helped the ‘Burg Run attain profitability for the 12th straight year: Equanimity Wealth Management (Formerly Trebilcock & Danek Financial LLC), Field Pharmacy, Jose “Pokey” Brown of Cline, Cline & Griffin, McPhail Insurance Agency, Inc., Playmakers, Progressive Periodontics PC, Rathbun Public Relations, Signature Auto Group, Slick Shirts, Tyler Heating and Cooling, and Vogl & Meder PLLC, Certified Public Accountants. To see details of corporate sponsors and to visit their websites, click here.
Please look for more information about LEAF in the months to come, including details of their third annual Reverse Raffle, upcoming on February 25, 2012 at Eagle Eye Golf Club in Bath. Tickets are already available through LEAF Board Members. Also, if you would like more information about LEAF, how you can make a contribution, how to become a corporate sponsor or be a volunteer for the ‘Burg Run, please visit the other pages of this website.
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The 12th Annual 'Burg Trail Run has come and gone for this family-friendly event. Runners were treated to a rather windy race at sixty-one degrees, but the rain thankfully held off until evening. Below are several snapshots of the day.
Going from left to right: 1. LHS Principal Matt Shastal gets his boys ready for the one mile Hike for Health. 2 - 3. Registration - over 135 runners and walkers participated in the various events, including the one mile Hike for Health, the 5k competitive walk, the 5k race and the 10k race. 4-5. The day was sponsored by a number of generous businesses, detailed at the bottom of this page. 6 - 7. More registration shots. 8. The Scott Danek family. LEAF is grateful to Scott for all the time and effort he put in to producing a quality race experience for all involved! 9 - 11. Getting ready for the Hike for Health. 12. And they're off! 13. Keith and Carrie Gregory of Grand Rapids, MI cross the finish line. The couple decided to run the 5k race together. Both runners medaled in their age divisions. Other runners came from as far away as Florida. 14. Elaine Dedic and Peyton Fleming came in first and third, respectively, in their age division (age 11-14) for the 5k race. Dedic, who won with a running time of 22:44, also came in second for all of the women. Photos were taken by Kathy and Mike Gregory.
Professional photographs of the event can be viewed and ordered at http://timeframephoto.exposuremanager.com/g/11_burg_trail_run.
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WHEN
12th Annual 'Burg Trail Run in 2011:
Sunday, November 13
Race day registration: 12:30 to 1:30 PM
One-Mile "Hike 4 Health" starts at 1 PM
5K and 10K start at 2 PM
| WHO
All Runners and Walkers
Adults, High Schoolers and Kids Welcome
Please no strollers, rollerblades, pets or personal stereos.
| WHY
Proceeds benefit Laingsburg Educational Advancement Foundation
- Supporting innovative classroom projects that encourage excellence through teaching and learning.
- Providing technological advancements aimed at bridging the gap between school and the world of work.
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