The 4th Annual Relay for Life Run was held at the the Dell Rapids City Park on Saturday, April 23rd. Over 100 participants ran in the 5k, 10k, mile walk and kid’s relay throughout the morning. The 10k race started at 9:00, and the 5k/mile walk started at 9:30. The kid’s relay race started at 11:00.
All the proceeds raised during the event went to the Dell Rapids Relay for Life team. Not only did this year’s event continue to raise money for cancer research, but also contained many personal accomplishments. Will Beover, who is blind, participated in this year’s event after training for months at Revive Fitness. He was led along the route by Lee Bollock. Others in this year’s race completed their very first 5k as well.
10k Winners by Age Group
- 50-59 Women: Lisa Schroeder – 52:47
- 40-49 Men: Robert O’Meara – 1:04: 10
- 40-49 Women: Amy Bohl – 54:44
- 30-39 Men: John Kramer – 52:37
- 30-39 Women: Amanda McMillan – 55:05
- 20-29 Women: Kat Wilson – 57:51
5k Winners by Age Group
- 50-59 Men: Joseph Tornell, Sr. – 25:05
- 50-59 Women: Ellen Egeberg – 36:15
- 40-49 Men: Will Boever – 26:33
- 40-49 Women: Barb Meers – 32:34
- 30-39 Men: Stephen Flicek – 22:37
- 30-39 Women: Rebecca Herman – 25:34
- 20-29 Men: Sam Chozen – 26:22
- 20-29 Women: Becca Ideker – 31:03
- 19 & Under Men: Josh Benda – 26:27
Kid’s Relay
- Ages 6-7 (Tied 1st): Mason, Jackson, Jace, Beckett – 4:43
- Ages 6-7 (Tied 1st): Rhett, Rorie, Caelee, Caiden – 4:43
- Ages 8-9 (1st): Braden, Lincoln, Cole, Grady – 3:56.3
- Ages 8-9 (2nd): Brianna, Megan, Addison, Jade – 4:23.5
- Ages 10-12 (1st): Carter, Jade, Landon, Braden – 3:16.2
- Ages 10-12 (2nd): Kamren, Owen, Sam, Dylan – 3:22.3