Road Race Hosts Hundreds

Two-hundred fifty participants were cheered on by family and friends as they competed in Murphy Medical Center’s “Two Hours from Anywhere” 5K Run Challenge, 2-Mile Heart Walk and Kids’ Fun Run on Saturday.

Runner Toni Lovingood said, “I felt the hill coming back. I just tucked my head down and kept going.”

Participants ranged in age from 10 to 86. Awards for males and females in the 5K and Heart Walk were made in over 15 age categories and overall race categories.

The Kids’ Fun Run followed the 5K run and 2-mile walk. Kids of all ages raced around the hospital buildings and were rewarded with a trophy, t-shirt, and a goody bag to dig through.

The race started on time at 9:00 a.m. and the walkers followed three minutes later. The out-and-back course began and ended at the Nursing Home entrance at the rear of the hospital in Murphy. As the first runner crossed the finish line the morning fog was rolling out.

“We were happy to gather under clear skies today and celebrate raising over $53,000 for healthcare in our community” said Kathi Osborne, Foundation Director at Murphy Medical Center. “The runners, walkers and kids make this a terrific event year after year.”

The fundraising event’s proceeds are dedicated to the new Urgent Care Center/Family Practice in Murphy.

Final Results

5K Male

Fastest Medical Staff Member           Dr. Mike Lee
Fastest MMC employee Female         Amy Trout
Fastest MMC employee Male             Dr. Mike Lee

Overall Male Winner
Rance Shuler               17:34

Grandmaster Winner
Wayne Nix                  20:33

Master Winner
Steve Cockerham        20:13

10 and under
1.       Tyler Long           26:58
2.      Hunter Childs       27:27
3.      Anthony Roger     37:09

11-14
1. Jordan Aldridge                  20:22
2. Mark Cambrunis                 21:07
3. Kaseson Hooper                  21:16

15-19
1. Trent Tatham                       18:22
2. Paul Anderson                    18:24
3. Creighton Boxberger          18:25

20-24
1. Edward Zepeda                  23:22
2. Chad Caldwell                    23:39
3. Kyle Cody                          24:31

25-29
1.David Badger                      27:26
2.
3.

30-34
1. Andy Russell                      18:03
2. Brian Trout                          20:25
3. Jason Forrister                     21:46

35-39
1. Jody Lee                             24:07
2. Thomas Karisny                  24:47
3. Jeff Martin                          26:03

40-44
1. Mike Lee                             22:13
2. Greg Childs                         22:39
3. Phil Bowman                      23:17

45-49
1. Gary Roper                         22:27
2. Tom Bzotte                         22:43
3.  James Bryan                       23:43

50-54
1.      Van Rivenbark                  22:57
2.      Jeff Larson                        26:12
3.

55-59
1. Mike Crubaugh                   22:46
2.Darrell Barrett                      23:17
3.Dietrich Fabricius                 24:38

60-64
1. Hoyt Brown                                    23:09
2. Dwight Moss                      23:49
3. Paul Keely                           26:42

65-69
1. Chief Ten Bears                  24:48
2. Brian Blue                           25:37
3.Jim Morgan                          25:46

70-79
1.Kenneth Thigpen                 42:32
2.
3.

80-89
1.
2.
3.

5K Results Female

Overall Winner
Tacey Trammell           20:19

Grandmaster Winner
Carolyn Mather           24:22

Master Winner
Connie Robertson       20:31

10 and under
1.Erin Martin               31:34
2.Kennedy Grace White         jog stroller
3.

11-14
1. Amber Long            20:43
2. Lindy Conk             23:26
3. Lynsey Crisp           23:29

15-19
1. Chantel Collins       22:02
2. Brittany Henry        22:44
3. Caroline Carter        27:55

20-24
1.
2.
3.

25-29
1.  Laura Hughes         26:07
2.  Sally Cody             27:48
3.  Misty Jefferies       30:44

30-34
1. Amy Trout              23:10
2. Laurie Shook           25:09
3. Tania Firebaugh      32:59

35-39
1. Jennifer Bell            21:15
2. Joanne Knight         24:03
3. Lorie Martin            34:57

40-44
1. Jeanette Warden     29:10
2. Linda Barrett          30:02
3.  Cindy Vinion         34:05

45-49
1.Jackie Trammel        27:24
2.Susan Anderson       27:26
3. Melody Tabman      27:35

50-54
1. Cindy Bennett        29:09
2. Toni Lovingood      34:46
3. Tracy Townson       37:34

55-59
1. Pat Lambert                        32:50
2.
3.

60-64
1.      Edith Mason         34:47
2.   Ruth Turse                        42:32
3.

65-69
1. Brenda Rix              38:29
2.
3.
70-79
1. Bertice Muddiman  34:08
2.
3.
80-89
1.
2.
3.

Two-Mile Heart Walk Results Male

Overall Winner
Donald Stroud

11-14
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2.
3.

15-19
1.
2.
3.

20-24
1.
2.
3.

25-29
1. Chris Vardo
2.
3.

30-34
1.

35-39
1.

40-44
1.      Mark Farmer
2.
3.

45-49
1.  Steve Gilgen
2.  Robert Gougler
3.

50-54
1. Dan Bourscherd
2.  Stephen Moore
3.  Joe Conine

55-59
1.       James Sistrunk
2.       Larry Martin

60-64
1.      Ben Bradley
2.      Tom Ledwin
3.      John Brooks

65-69
1.  Phil Mattox
2.  Hank Kachelriess

70-79
1.  William Sherrill
2.   Robert Wood
3.   Al Witek

80-89
1.  Oakley Post
2. Avery Nix – Oldest Participant Award – 88 years young

Two Mile Heart Walk Results Female

Overall Winner
Darlene Rothenay

10 and under
1.     Alanis Gougler

11-14
1.
2.
3.

15-19
1.

20-24
1.      Misty Downing
2.      Mackenzie Stiles
3.

25-29
1. Jessica Corn
2. Sara Vardo
3. Julie Jorgensen

30-34
1.Amanda Mashburn
2. Rebecca Childers
3. Brandy Farmer

35-39
1.      Sonya Cabe
2.      Charlie Dickey
3.      Linda Lee

40-44
1. Elissa Gilgen
2. Virginia Mattox
3. Susanne Wise

45-49
1. Debra Burke
2. Melanie Stiles
3.  Lori Bourscheid

50-54
1. Lisa Hill
2. Celia Larson
3. Melody Johnson

55-59
1. Laura Kelly
2. Sharon Rhoton
3.  Vickie Martin

60-64
1. Betty Ashe
2. Jane Kvetko
3. Dee Horne

65-69
1. Mollie Odehnal
2. June Ragans-Wood
3.  Ellyn Brooks

70-79
1. Beverly Schwab
2. Rita Ward
3.  Joan Thauvette

80-89
1. Audrie Tittle – Oldest Participant 85 years young