First Annual Feel the History 5K Race/Walk

October 9, 2011

Our first annual Feel the History 5K Race/walk was held on a beautiful Sunday morning, with well over 50 2 legged contestants and many 4 legged ones as well! All breeds joined in on the fun, but we did notice a lot of labradors on the course. We know these water dogs had a tough time concentrating on the course with all that water- and potential swimming opportunities- at every viewpoint on the race course.

Our top 3 winners (and winning times) were:

1st place: Steve Sweeney- 24:28

2nd place: Troy Weatherly- 25:55

3rd place: Scott Boas- 26:20

Special thanks to Tad Ordoyne for photographing the race! If you would like full sized copies of any picture in the collection or to have Tad photograph your event, please email info@pllps.org

Racers run past the starting point on their way up to the last half of the race

Getting closer to the finish line!

Rounding the lighthouse loop.

Walking and running were optional for some

Lighthouse looks on as the runners continue on their way

One of many pups who ran the race on a cool autumn morning

"What's a 5K?

Enjoying all the day had to offer

Be sure to get my good side

Yes?

Mid Air stride

Labs round the lighthouse

Prancing to the finish line

Who knew there were so many steps in a 5K?

Who put this bandana on me?

First place winner Steve Sweeney enters the chute

First place winner Steve Sweeney accepts the prize. L-R are: Robert Hall, Steve Sweeney and Ryan Marlatt

Second Place winner Troy Weatherly accepts his prize.

Third place winner Scott Boas accepts his prize

The lighthouse in the morning light just after the race ended

A special thanks to all our volunteers who helped make this first year an astounding success. Special recognition to Race Coordinator Ryan Marlatt for his vision and hard work that made history come alive at the Point Lookout State Park. We would also like to thank his family, wife Wendy, son Lucas and daughter Bella for supporting and encouraging Ryan.

Photos courtesy of Tad Ordoyne