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Hundreds of runners and walkers traversed 5K and one-mile courses in the area in March, contributing to their own fitness
levels and local causes.
During March, four road races gave athletes opportunities to strut their stuff on courses at Gainesville College, North
Hall High School and the Riverside Drive area. Many strode as part of their training for the July 4 10K Peachtree Road Race
in Atlanta. Others enjoyed early spring fitness walks with friends.
The races raised more than $50,000 in entry fees and sponsorships. The proceeds go to a variety of community programs that
assist abused and neglected children, provide vision-related services and help care for animals at the Humane Society of Hall
County.
Here's a rundown on the races:
Run for the Children, March 14 at Gainesville College: 186 participants in 5K and one-mile fun run. Overall 5K male and
female winners: Johnny Garner, 18 minutes, 15 seconds; Doren Branch, 20 minutes, 51 seconds. Beneficiary: Prevent Child Abuse-
Gainesville. Funds raised: more than $10,000.
Challenged Child, March 27 at Gainesville College: 205 participants in 5K and one-mile fun run. Overall 5K male and female
winners: Carlos Rios, 17 minutes, 48 seconds; Christina Gram, 22 minutes, 14 seconds. Beneficiary: Challenged Child and Friends.
Funds raised: $25,000.
Trojan Trot for Children, March 28 at North Hall High School; 92 registered participants in 5K and fun runs. Overall 5K
male and female winners: Grant Russell, 18 minutes, 16 seconds; Melissa Whitener, 25 minutes, 37 seconds. Beneficiaries: Gainesville
Lions Club sight conservation projects, North Hall Drama Booster's Club, Court Appointed Special Advocate program for abused
and neglected children. Funds raised: more than $10,000.
Stray Pet Run/Walk, March 28 on Riverside Drive and nearby streets; approximately 230 participants. Overall 5K male and
female winners: Johnny Garner, 18 minutes, 48 seconds; Tracy Foss, 22 minutes. Beneficiary: Humane Society of Hall County.
Funds raised: approximately $8,000.
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