Teenagers to people in their 70's came from all over to run the Fernie Half Marathon and 10 km Sprint on Oct. 6.
“We had a lot of positive comments about all the children helping hand out water along the course and cheering them on,” said race organizer Wendy Howse. “My goal for the year was 400; we officially had 399!”
The winners are:
10K Overall Male
1st Dave Wilson, Calgary, AB Time: 44:39.3
2nd Ian Bates, Didsbury, AB Time: 45:11.1
3rd Al Robinson, Coleman, AB Time: 45:12.8
10K Overall Female
1st Leslie Prentice, Fernie, BC Time: 42:35.0
2nd Kayla Smithies, Elkford, BC Time: 46:18.6
3rd Anna Koevoet, Bellevue, AB Time: 49:02.8
Half Marathon Overall Male
1st Luc Tremblay, Eastend, SK Time: 1:25:05.64
2nd Chris Beskid, Helena, MT Time: 1:26:52.14
3rd Erik Makus, Helena, MT Time: 1:26:52.77
Half Marathon Overall Female
1st Abi Moore, Fernie, BC Time: 1:36:51.57
2nd Stephanie McGregor BC Time: 1:39:31.15
3rd Laura Yip, Calgary, AB Time: 1:41:21.29
Athena Winner: Kristy Fortman, Helena, MT Time: 2:19:54.93
Clydesdale Winner: Michael Friesen, Calgary, AB Time: 1:41:37.95
Top Male Relay Team:
Think Fast, Fernie, BC Time: 1:41:23.96
Top Female Relay Team
Aries Ram, Fernie, BC Time: 1:46:35.72
Top Mixed Relay Team
Ak47 & The Bullets, Sparwood, BC Time: 1:39:59.26
Official results can be found at www.startlinetiming.com