Former U of M Distance Runners Win Greyhound 5K Titles

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.

Greyhound 5k Features Cash Awards for Top Finishers

The top male and female finishers in the Third Annual Greyhound 5k Walk/Run on Saturday, Oct. 4, will take home nice cash prizes for their efforts.

The first male and the first female to complete the 3.1-mile course will earn $250 each. Second and third place overall males and females will also receive cash prizes.

Winning times for the 2013 Greyhound 5k were 17:43.09 (men) and 21:23.44 (women), so lace up your shoes and get ready for the competition, fun, and excitement at the Greyhound 5k.