Sunday, June 26, 2011

CGRC - Sternwheeler Days 5K / 10K

It was time once again for the Sternwheeler Days 5K and 10K .   Our wish came true as we had hoped for a nice dry sunny day for the event.  Considering all the rain we have had it was a blessing.  As we drove across the Bridge of the Gods the scenic quaint town of Cascade Locks had come to life and people were hustling and bustling around.  It was the Annual Sternwheeler Days Festival.!!

As we came down on the race start where we were setting up for the race the runners began to trickle in. Randomly people from the frontier camp would walk by giving a feel we had turned back the clock to the days of Lewis and Clark.  As you looked across to the River it was a flock of fishing poles and lines catching fish.

We quickly set everything up with the appreciated help of Esther and Stan.  Doing all the final markings on the course.  The runners continued to arrive & after everyone was all signed in all the runners lined up at the starting line to take off on the race.

Famous words:  "On your mark, get set, go" and we were off with a good head wind and a gradual hill & was a tough first mile. As the runners got on the trail out towards the Hatchery the shaded tall timber and moss covered trail made you realize this is truly god country.

Off they all flew down the trail . All with great effort and love for running and walking.

End the end, there are now 6 new course records.  Congratuations to all and now the bar has been set higher for next year.

RaceNameDivisionTime
5KLouis GalatzMasters18:31
5KMadeleine SellersMasters21:28
5KTaylor Priest18 & Under23:25
10KBrad Rich18 & Under38:34
10KStan HolmanMasters40:07
10KKate Ward18 & Under1:16:28

Good job all!!

As the runners walkers all came into the finish line there was a fun raffle and fruit for all.
The one thing that we always see at the races are happy runners with big smiles.What a great way to start a day!

It was a great day for a race!

Thanks to all that helped and participated!

Madeleine ( Nathan's Assistant)

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