All ages turn out for 5K
People young and old walked, ran and even pushed strollers along Riverside Drive and Riverbend Road during the SL Tennessee Clinton 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, Oct. 18.
The event, which began and ended at Lakefront Park, served as a fundraiser for Clinton City and Anderson County schools.
In the 5K, the top male finishers were Clinton resident Cooper Bostrom, 16, first; Baylor Cool of Knoxville, 14, second; and Clinton resident Jeremy Sexton, 48, third.
The top female finishers were Clinton resident Grace Raison Kastens, 25, first; Lily West of Clinton, 14, second; and Heather Kibler of Knoxville, 52, third.
In the 1-mile race, the top male finishers were S. Brooks, 12, of Knoxville; N. Bray, 11, of Clinton; and T. Foster, 11, of Clinton.
The top female finishers were Jessica Weatherford, 38, of Clinton; N. Murray, 12, of Oak Ridge; and E. Kerr, 11, of Clinton.
Complete results are available at clinton5k.com.
Kelly Johnson, director of Clinton City Schools, said proceeds from the event will help fund health and wellness program grants for both Clinton City and Anderson County school systems.
“All teachers in both systems may apply, but the project must be connected to student health and wellness — physical or mental,” Johnson said.
“If kids don’t come to school healthy and ready to learn, then we can’t make academic progress.”
Johnson said the race continues to strengthen community bonds.
“It’s a great community event,” she said. “It’s a great opportunity for families to come together and participate in something that supports health.”