South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce hosts 9th Annual Magnolia Run
Magnolia Springs, AL (April 24, 2012) – Lauren Reilly and Jon Bowie earned the title of overall female and male 5K race winners, respectively, at the 9th Annual Magnolia Run. A portion of the proceeds from the run benefit the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce Hattie Little Smith and Physical Education Departments within the Foley High School Feeder pattern.
Even though there were cloudy skies and a chance of rain, runners and walkers of all ages enjoyed scenic Oak Street in Magnolia Springs during the 5K race, 5K race/walk, and 1 mile fun-run. Dr. Art Holmes again served as the events race director. The 5K race began with the presentation of colors by the Foley High School JROTC followed by Kim Tatum singing the National Anthem and invocation led by Magnolia Springs Mayor Charlie Houser.
The lively post-race party immediately followed featuring delicious red beans and rice provided by Jesse’s Restaurant and high energy music by Tim Brown Entertainment. During the party, race winners in each age group received recognition and awards. Both Phyllis Freels Photography and David Horton provided photography services for the event. The Town of Magnolia Springs Volunteer Fire Department provided traffic control.
The 9th Annual Magnolia Run was presented by South Baldwin Regional Medical Center. The Kids 1 Mile Fun Run was sponsored by Align Chiropractic and Riviera Utilities. Additional sponsors include Kaiser Realty, Inc., Jesse’s Restaurant, Goodrich Aerostructures, Island Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc., Montrose Bay Health & Rehabilitation Center, Beebe’s Pest & Termite Control, Inc., Meyer Vacation Rentals, Starr Textile Services, Oak Hollow Farm, Coastal Foot Center, Ascend Performance Materials, Stemz Florist & Gifts, United Bank, BB&T, O’Charley’s, Millers Grand Events, The Print Shop, Moyer Ford, Acceptance Loan Co., Staybridge Suites, Foley Performing Arts Association and Kutter’s Ground Maintenance
The 9th Annual Magnolia Run was produced by the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce and a dedicated group of volunteer committee members. The Chamber’s mission is to enhance the economy by providing information, services, leadership and vision. For more information on the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, visit southbaldwinchamber.com.
5K Run Overall winners: 5K Male: Jon Bowie 16:33; 5K Female: Lauren Reilly 23:01
Male Master (40 – 49): Rob Barnas 21:43; Male Grand Master (50 – 59): Jim Donaghey 21:15; Senior Male Grand Master (60+): Nick McKinnon 23:58; Female Master (40-49): Kimberly Toche 25:40; Female Grand Master (50 – 59): Deborah Brewer 24:47; Senior Female Grand Master (60+): Linda Hamilton 29:53
Top three 5K Male runners by age groups; (0-10): Dalton Lynn 24:18, Drew Grant 26:24, Owen Lipscomb 27:32; (11-14): Wyatt Redd 22:13, Will Crosby 27:17, Paul Pluscht 29:41; (15–19): Noah Finley 22:26, Caleb Lovette 23:18, Jesse Mead 23:41; (20-24): Jonathan Cook 24:37, Brian Davis 32:25; (25-29): Daniel Gardner 18:03, Keith Bell 18:16, Conley Reilly 23:31; (30-34): Justin Pearce 20:57, Bradley Kline 21:27, Wes McKenzie 22:41; (35-39): Steven Odom 20:28, Jason Kozon 22:33, Steve Morrison Jr. 22:35; (40-44): Bryan Johnson 22:29, Todd Taylor 22:53, Craig Saget 26:26; (45-49): Kenny Roberson 24:36, Bob Pearl 26:52, William Cummings 27:19; (50-54): Andy Citrin 22:37, Tommy Nelson 26:10, Milton Cross 29:04; (55-59): Ron Smith 23:02, Steve Riggs 23:21, Dennis Young 23:39; (60-64): Chuck Keller 25:42, Joe Willis 26:28, Billy Tomason 29:16; (65-69): Bill Bowman 26:42, J. Reas 29:55, David Sweeney 35:06; (70-74): Bill Masterson 31:43; (75+): Bill Leinweber 37:21, Killer Kowalosky 44:44.
Top three 5K Female Runners by age groups: (0–10): Chyan Redd 29:30, Kiaya Sherman 32:52, Olivia Lipscomb 35:21; (11–14) Hannah Owens 26:19, Madelyn Wells 27:03, Chloee Lynn 27:49; (15–19) Kristen Curtis 25:50, Holly Morris 41:42; (20–24) Andrianne Dunbar 33:13, Tristen Persons 43:43; (25–29) Ashley Garcia 27:39, Amber Kitchens 28:40, Mary Beth Allen 42:38; (30–34) Davida Bankston 25:01, Tonya Lynn 27:04, Cindy Long 28:33; (35–39) Stacey Lipscomb 26:30, Misty Dany 26:55, Wende Dunbar 27:26; (40–44) Rocky Moore 28:42, Tracey Corte 31:56, Terri Loftin 32:24; (45–49) Jan Finney 26:23, Levis Lee 29:02, Diane Gilliam 29:31; (50–54): Kerry Malsom 29:08, Paula Robinson 33:28, Sandra Campbell 34:59; (55-59): Linda Murray 26:03, Maureen Higgins 27:45, Dianne Roberson-Hill 30:29; (60-69) Ann Dalge 30:45, Lu Willis 31:35, Anne Wall 33:38; (65-69): Jane Turrentine 32:37, Julie Jaksen 37:43, Jo Cramer 38:07.
One Mile Fun Run – Overall Male: Asher Dyson 8:57; 2nd Place Male: Wright Dyson 9:05; 3rd Place Male: Mat Webster 10:20; Overall Female: Madison Eddins 9:01; 2nd Place Female: Bella Lee 9:14; 3rd Place Female: Lauren Beasley 10:36.
5K Race Walk winners– Overall Female 0-44: Maddie Mose 40:47; Overall Female 45+: Stephanie Pluscht 36:30; Overall Male 0-44: Austin Angle 43:06; Overall Male 45+: Ben Dykema 40:39.
Top Three 5K Race Walk by age groups: (Female 0-44) Maddai Teufel 40:38, Karen Angle 42:08, Barbara Davis 44:40; (Female 45+): Robin Phillips 40:03, Lauren Mote 40:55, Sandy Hardin 41:02; (Male 0-44): Richard Maulden 48:04, Shane Stewart 50:48, Alex Caylor 55:58; (Male 45+): Frank Beryd 47:00, Valerie Keith 50:02, Dale Chavers 52:16.
The 9th Annual Magnolia Run Overall Female 5K winner is Lauren Reilly.
(Pictured left to right) – Kristin Roberson – South Baldwin Chamber of
Commerce, Lauren Reilly – Overall Female 5K winner, and Keith Newton, CEO
– South Baldwin Regional Medical Center. Photo courtesy of David Horton