February 18 offered perfect weather for runners and walkers of all ages who came out for the Fourth Annual Healthy Soles 5K and 10K runs.
When the horn sounded, 71 participants left the starting block and headed for the highs and lows of the streets of Stuart.
The event was hosted by Caring Hearts Free Clinic. Runners came from as far away as Pinnacle and Mayodan, N.C; and Martinsville, Galax, Hillsville, and Mecklenburg. This year, runners received ceramic soup bowls, notepads and other items donated by race sponsors.
Overall Winner and 1st Place Male: Jonathan Adcock (43m 34s)
1st Place Female: Melissa Peddy (53m 17s)
2nd Place Male: Landon Nowlin (44m 04s)
2nd Place Female: Teresa Roberts (59m 25s)
3rd Place Male: Brad Holt (46m 57s)
3rd Place Female: Katherine Key (1:00:04)
Men’s Masters Winner: Gary Filpi (47m 47s)
Women’s Masters Winner: Kerry Ayers (1:04:51)
5K overall winners included first place to Nathaniel Wright (24m 17s); second place Clay Meaner (29m 02s); and third place Lee Setliff (29m 48s)
Sweetheart awards went to Jamie and Renee McAdams, first place; Danny and Jeanette Redman, second place; and Steven and Savannah Fain, third place.
Special recognition goes to the young runners who completed the 5K: Caleb Vaughn, age 6; Savannah Fain, age 5; and Paisley Holt, age 2.
Caring Hearts Free Clinic would like to extend its gratitude to everyone involved in making this event a success. Without the support of its sponsors, its board of directors, the volunteers, local businesses, the Stuart Fire Department, the Patrick County Sherriff’s Office, and Stuart Rotary, this event would not have been possible.
