2010
The race continues to be a popular family event. The Dahm family from Cincinnati, OH had 52 people in the race, ranging in age from 4 to 84. According to Mike Dahm, “We are celebrating the 60th wedding anniversary of our parents, Jo and Dene Dahm. This race is always a lot of fun so we knew everyone would have a good time. This is the fifth year our family has participated.” This is the first time Jason Morgan, from Santa Monica, CA participated in the race. “This is a great race. I think I’m a little out of shape, but I had a lot of fun. This is definitely a good time”
Quotes, Pictures & Times from Past Years' Races.
2009
Louie and Effie Atsaves from Chicago were at the race with 27 family members. “This is a very electric atmosphere, well organized, and everyone is so friendly!”, according to Mr. Atsaves. The runners in the family ranged from 7 to 70.
Pat Niemisto & John Kumjiam (from Third Coast) and Mimi Owsley sing the National Anthem
Race Results from the 2012 Race
MALE FEMALE
Category Place Name, Time, Address Name, Time, Address
Overall Overall Scott McKeel(16:37) Annie Hughes(19:14)
Benzonia, MI Oconomowoc, WI
Age 12
And Under First Ben Greenfield (24:49) Ashlee Raymond (23:07)
Cleveland Hts., Ohio Frisco, TX
Second John Secrest (25:47) Amelia Wright (24:23)
Bloomfield Township, MI Zionsville, IN
Age 13-19 First Paul Salach (17:06) Audrey Houghton (19:58)
Cincinnati, OH Purcellville, VA
Second Caleb Korson (17:37) Allie Loeffler (21:12)
NA Monclova, OH
Age 20-29 First Alex Finnegan (17:45) Katee Tomczyk (20:20)
Evanston, IL Big Rapids, MI
Second Thomas Stults (18:10) Michelle Lindsay (21:44)
Boston, MA Seattle, WA
Age 30-39 First Stephen Carr (17:18) Betsy Armentrout (19:46)
New York, NY Winston-Salem, NC
Second Dustin Keller (19:16) Kristen Verrett-McManus
(23:25)
Traverse City, MI Traverse City, MI
Age 40-49 First Mark Morawski (17:54) Tammy Coleman (22:51)
Birmingham, MI Grand Rapids, MI
Second Mark Salgat (19:46) Susan Tobbe (23:37)
Traverse City, MI Grosse Pointe, MI
Age 50-59 First Ken Flannery (17:56) Kathy Murphy (23:14)
Williamsburg, MI Plymouth, MI
Second John Ketter (21:19) Mimi Ransick (25:22)
Cedar Falls, IA Glen Arbor, MI
Age 60-69 First Jim Montie (24:10) Jane Pedersen (27:45)
Ann Arbor, MI Menomonie, WI
Second Barry Voorhees (24:40) Kathleen Piatt (28:02)
San Jose, CA Monticello, IL
Age 70-79 First Chips Feeley (30:48) Patsy Forney (39:54)
Glen Arbor, MI Bloomington, IN
Second Bil Anderson (32:26) Maryann Krebs (44:51)
Glen Arbor, MI Glen Arbor, MI
Age 80+ First Stewart Newblatt (44:58)
Glen Arbor, MI
Second
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2012
Another Family Affair: The David Becker Family from Ann Arbor participated in both the 5k and the Kids' Race.