Runners leap into action at the start of Saturday's Revelstoke Community 5K, 10K and Half Marathon. Scores of avid runners came out for the event, which started at the Alliance Church parking lot on Illecillewaet Road. David F. Rooney photo
The Community Run with its 5K, 10K and Half-Marathon components brought scores of people to run and watch on Saturday.
The winners were, in the Men’s 10K: Jesse Anchikoski (41:52), Cam Molder (42:24) and Ben Parkin (44:44). In the Women’s 10K: Simone Palmer (46:53), Kristi Mortell-LeBlanc (48:44) and Cindy Floyd (50:49). The Men’s Half Marathon winners were: Rory Luxmoore (1:35:26), Jarrett Spannier (1:40:14) and Neil Robichaud (1:43:33). The top women in the Half-Marathon were Anne Marie Gill (1:39:23), Alex Farrugia (1:42:32) and Mardi Styrnyk (1:45:28).
Here are some additional photos taken during the run:
Richard, Penny and Simon Brittin run together during the Community Run on Saturday. Photo courtesy of Karyn MolderThese youngsters were avid runners during the Community Run on Saturday. Photo courtesy of Sarah NewtonYoung Madeline Carter and Devon Gale run down the street during the Community Run. Photo ocurtesy of Karyn MolderAnne Marie Gill was the top female runner in the Community Run's Half Marathon Saturday with a time of 1:39:23. Here, she receives a prize from Community Run organizer John Yakielashek. Photo courtesy of Sarah NewtonCam Molder runs down a residential street during the Community Run. He came in second place in the 10K category with a time of 42:24. Photo courtesy of Karyn MolderRory Luxmoore shakes hands with Community Run organizer John Yakielashek after winning the Men's Category of the Half Marathon with a time of 1:35:26. Photo courtesy of Sarah NewtonAnne Marie Gill cradles her baby at the Community Run on Saturday. Photo courtesy of Sarah NewtonCommunity Run organizer John Yakielashek shakes hands with Jesse Anchikoski who came in first in the Men's 10K category with a time of 41:52. Photo courtesy of Sarah NewtonSimone Palmer can't seem to believe she came in first place in the Women's 10K with a time of 46:53. Photo courtesy of Sarah NewtonAt the end of the race, when your bones creaked and your muscles ached, this is what you really needed: a rub down from the marvelous physiotherapists from Helios. Photo courtesy of Sarah Newton