Trent Scott and Alisha Fitch, who ran cross country for the University of Memphis, captured the men’s and women’s division of the Third Annual Greyhound 5k at Mid-South Community College on Saturday, Oct. 4.
Scott crossed the finish line in 16:38.92 to take the men’s crown, and Fitch ran a 19:37.46 to prevail in the women’s competition. Both runners set Greyhound 5k records, easily eclipsing last year’s winning times of 17:43.09 and 21:23.44.
Martavious Johnson placed second in the men’s bracket with an 18:29.45, and Robert Wilson came in third at 9:15.01. Stacy Chick finished as the women’s runnerup with a 20:54.58, and Paris Perkins placed third with a 23:44.20.
Diane Hampton, MSCC Vice President for Institutional Advancement, called the event a winner for everyone involved.
“It was a perfect weekend for a 5K race, and we had great participation and support,” Hampton said. “We couldn’t have asked for better weather, and everything went well. And most importantly, we raised a record amount of money for student-athlete scholarships. The third annual race was easily our most successful ever.”
In the Master division, Frank Alvarado, 20:30.71, and Paige Laws, 24:11.95, captured first-place honors. Caryle Telesford, 20:50.26, and Sharon Chandler, 25:12.35, set the pace in the Grand Master competition.
Male age division winners included Chase Henry, 30:12.52; Mosley Daron, 38:06.02; Corey Bell 20:41.62; Alejandro Medina, 21:37.22; Art Carlton; Jose Luis Alcantar, 24:09.65; Jason Webb 19:44.44; Chuck Bennett, 23:32.90; Michael Henry, 22:35.39; David Busby, 24:31.55; Art Weekley, 24:10.00; Jerry Elkins, 26:06.19; and William Landers, 30:03.09.
Female age division winners included Briley Ross, 37:08.14; Mali Arnett, 32:01.14; Abi Nicar 40:58.36; Courtney Whittemore, 42:41.57; Jennifer Sherrill, 26:20.22; Shelli Percell, 24:03.66; Connie Bloodworth, 28:17.71; Stephanie Robinson, 25:54.23; Jeannie Oliver, 26:25.83; Lin Wu, 30:39.44; Jody Fenter, 31:14.70; Suzanne Human, 47:06.54; and Jan Goslin, 30:43.66.
More than 300 people participated in the race.
With major financial support from Southland Park Gaming and Racing and technical assistance from Start 2 Finish Event Management, the event featured something for everyone. The Works Health and Fitness Center sponsored the Kids’ Zone which included a three-attraction inflatables “park,” face painting, and balloon art.
Southland, which helped fund the start of MSCC’s intercollegiate athletic program with a 10-year, $250,000 pledge in 2010, served as title sponsor for the third straight year.
In addition to Southland, Start 2 Finish, and The Works, contributors to the event include Evolve Bank & Trust (Platinum sponsorship);
Flash Market, Inc., Ford of West Memphis, and Steele-Guiltner Tire Pros (Gold); Arkansas Distributing Company, Barton Powersports, Barton’s of West Memphis, Comfort Suites, The Evening Times, Fenter Physical Therapy, Fidelity Insurance Group, Fidelity National Bank, First Community Bank, State Rep. Deborah Ferguson, The Landers Firm PLLC, Ritter Disposables Inc., Steve’s Auto Body & Towing (Silver); and Acme Pest Control, BBA Solutions, CareerPro Drug Screening, Fogleman Firm LLC, Greenway Equipment Company, and Holly Chevrolet.
Planning has already begun for the 2015 event. For information on how to participate next year, call Kathy Bennett at (870) 733-6866 or email her at kbennett@midsouthcc.edu.
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