Brittney Word and Steven McDaniel were the top women’s and men’s finishers of the eighth annual Chance Mark Jones Roar & Run 5K last Saturday, October 3, at the Clarendon Aquatic Center.
Word of Clarendon, age 34, was the first to cross the finish line with a time of 28:01, giving her the best overall time, the best woman’s time, and best time for those ages 30-39.
McDaniel of , age 65, ran the race in 30 minutes, 11 seconds, finishing before all other men and placing first in the 60-69 age group.
The race sponsored by the Clarendon Lions Club to raise awareness of child abuse, drew 65 registrations, and about 30 people actually ran or walked the 5K the day of the event, which was also attended by several spectators, supporters, and workers.
The annual Roar & Run 5K honors the life of four-year-old Chance Mark Jones, who died in 2011.
Complete results of this year’s race are as follows: Top Women’s Time – Brittney Word, 28:01; Top Men’s Time – Steven McDaniel, 30:11; 10 and under – 1st Kutter O’Keefe, 2nd Matthew Newhouse, and 3rd Joshua Jones; Ages 11-19 – 1st Nathan Estlack, 2nd Caleb Jones, 3rd Natalie Jones; Ages 20-29 – 1st Caitlyn Burrow 52:04, 2nd Kirk Haley, and 3rd Shelby O’Keefe; Ages 30-39 – 1st Word 28:01, 2nd Kevin Cox 33:04, 3rd Heather Hill 45:19; Ages 40-49 – 1st Andrew Brown 32:05, 2nd Scarlet Estlack 45:55, 3rd Catrina Leeper 52:04; Ages 50-59 – 1st Christie Benson, 2nd Sylvia Zarontz, and 3rd Robin McGonigal; Ages 60-69 – 1st McDaniel 30:11, 2nd Martha Smith 44:28, and 3rd Doug Kidd 45:00.
Proceeds from this year’s Chance Mark Jones Roar ‘N Run will help support the annual charitable activities of the Clarendon Lions Club, including eyeglasses for local school kids, Christmas food baskets for local families, scholarships, and hosting the area office of The Bridge – Children’s Advocacy Center.
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