Minor, Burcham top runners at inaugural ‘Rock the River’

Holden Minor compiled a time of 18:20 in the men’s division and Jessica Burcham ran 20:28 in the women’s group to claim first place in the first annual Rock the River 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run sponsored by Proclaiming Grace Outreach at Rockahock Campground on May 3.

Tony Morales’ time of 18:50 was good enough for a second place finish in the men’s division, with Gil Ploppert taking the bronze with a time of 19:04.

Irene Bierie paced a time of 22:23 to take silver recognition for the women, with Jennifer Smethurst rounding out the top three with a time of 23:52.

In the youth division, Samantha Burcham’s time of 10:04 in the one-mile fun run was just enough to edge out runner-up Anya Burcham’s 10:11.

The event was organized in collaboration with faith-based organizations to offer family fun and wholesome events, with proceeds from the meet benefitting missions of Proclaiming Grace Outreach.

Other Results (5K Run)

Alex Morales 24:03, Hunter Ritter 24:20, McKenzie King 27:08, Jessica Mansfield 27:26, Nick Williams 27:27, Shirley Stephens 27:37, Victoria Holt 30:28, Heather Spindle 33:36, Christian Morales 34:47, Teri Tiedemann 36:49, Tara Sagman 37:22, Jennifer Jones 37:23, Susan Vick 37:33, Mary Wenzel 37:44, Pam Nixon 39:33, Della Vansickle 42:27, Elaine Mansfield 53:49, Robert Mansfield 53:51.