Sunday, October 22, 2000 -- Morgantown, WV
9th Annual Red Ribbon 5K
Story and photos by Julie Black
[1998 Coverage]
[1999 Coverage]
[Details]
[Coverage]
Results:
[Overall Results]
[Results by Class]
[Walk Results]
Pictures:
[Set 1]
[Set 2]
[Set 3]
[Set 4]
[Set 5]
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During Red Ribbon week, October 23rd to October 31st, 2000, neighbors
across our country will unite in this annual celebration of a Drug
Free Lifestyle. As a symbol of the united and visible commitment to a
Drug Free America, Red Ribbons will adorn thousands upon thousands of
clothes, doors, mailboxes, schools, homes, and businesses.
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The race saw many familiar faces from the past 3 years, but there was
a new mug lurking about at the starting line. Taking 2nd overall in
his last MAGP Series race, the September
Stride 5K, Kevin Williams proved to be on top of his game Sunday.
Williams stretched out to an early lead and held onto it tight
with no one to threaten his pace, finishing with a time of 15:48
for the overall win.
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Hitting the top spots in the Red Ribbon since 1998, E.J. Linger
ran a 15:55 to claim 1st in '99. Duking it out with E.J. this year
was Ed
Frohnapfel, who's also finished in the top 3 in the past 3 years.
On THIS day, it was the top winner of United Way Downtown 5K
who's always in red, Frohnapfel, taking 2nd with a time of 16:30.
Linger(16:58), finished a strong 3rd.
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Crossing the line way ahead of the rest of the ladies competition was
Erin
O'Reilly, who swept 2nd in 18:25. Taking 3rd was Olivia
Ostron(20:53).
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After everyone made it up the last hill, shuttles were run back up to the Mountaineer Mall for the awards ceremony. Good looking, long sleeve shirts were given to the participants as well an array of refreshments.
The next race in the MAGP Series is the WVU Student Nurses (SNA) 5K on Saturday, November 11th in Morgantown, WV.
Do you want to know more about Red Ribbon Week? Then check out www.redribbonweek.com.