Another beautiful morning for the Stonehouse Triple-X Trail run on the Bear Creek greenbelt.

Scott McFarlane's 8.5 mile diverse course was a challenge for 51 runners, especially as the heat picked up toward the middle of the race.

There were three creek crossings with about a foot of water including the slimy, slippery rocks to traverse. After the creek crossings came the long haul up a single track trail adjacent to the golf course heading north. A turnabout at the end of the trail brought runners back on the dam road heading south. The climb up Mount Carbon was just one more obstacle before heading back to cool those feet off in the creek three more times.

Jonathan Huie was our overall male finisher with an impressive time of 52:32 for the tough course. Keith Johnson (54:45-first in his 45-49 age group), was second overall, followed by Hans Funke (56:32 second in his 45-49 age group) third overall.

Christine Adamowski was our overall female finisher with a time of 65:32. Bonnie Thompson (69:39-first in her under 35 age group) was second overall with Theresa Jockers (72:04-first in her 45-49 age group) finishing third.

Thanks to Great Harvest Bread for our daily bread, Boulder Running Company for various merchandise and gift certificates. Also, the Runners Roost stores for gift certificates.

Last, thanks to all of the volunteers who make the race possible: Connie Ahrnsbrak, Rosalie Murch and Amy Lease at registration; Bruce Kirschner and Jan Huie for keeping everyone hydrated at the water table; Pat Crespi for the walker turnaround/course marshal; Stan Haskins for the crossing guard duties in the park; Tom Chambers for monitoring the bikes at the Kipling underpass and Joe Baird, Dan Shaw, Nanette Benvegnu, and Monica Ryan at the finish line.