One hundred runners, two walkers, and 17 kids competed in the Fairmount 5k and half mile kids' race this year with fairly hot, humid conditions. Everyone enjoyed the club picnic afterward.

Tenzing Manske held off his brother (I assume), Ethan Manske for first place in the kids' race at 3:46.

In the 5k, Ed Gussie was the winning walker at 48:57.

Jeff Lazo, age 18, won the 5k overall in 16:50, and Bret Scofield won the womens' race (8th overall) in 19:04. The master's winners were Scott Kukel in 18:33 and Theresa Jockers in 23:22. Other notable results: Claradene Stewart, age 65, in 27:03, Rachel Perez, age 35, in 20:28 (second overall), Sean McNeil, second overall, in 17:39, and Bill Obert, age 75, in 28:54. The mens' 70-74 age group was the most competitive group, with the top four finishers within 17 seconds of each other, led by Bill Faulkner, age 73, in 27:08. Also notable, Rich Martinez, age 67, in 24:48, and Justin Perry, age 14, in 19:52. The high school age groups (14-18) were won by TJ Chrysler in 18:43 and Sophia Wubben in 21:11, both of Golden High School.

I'd like to thank the many volunteers that helped make this race possible. First, my co-director, Monica Ryan. Thanks for always seeing what needs to be done. And Rob Fisher, who helped me in many ways before and during the race. And to the other finish line volunteers; probably the most stressful volunteer position: Ken Simons, Bruce Kirschner, Mike and Chris Vanoni, Neddie Legg (thanks for help with the parking, also). Many thanks to Connie Ahrnsbrak and Amy Lease for handling registration, and to Tom Chambers for bringing the ribbons (even though I forgot to call you). Thank you to the newest volunteer job necessary for this race-dealing with overflow parking. You guys did a great job, and as far as I know, there have been no complaints from neighbors to the Prospect Park and Rec Dept about our race: Jeremey Gee, Neddie (again) and Ed Youngberg. Many thanks to Jen Forker for handling the picnic plans and getting grillers, as well as for directing traffic during the race. And to the grillers, Lu and Shannon Shaw and Angela McCorrison. Thank you to Jen's daughter, Grace Clarke, for handing out ribbons in the kids' race. Kudos to my water station volunteers, Rebecca Capehart and Laura Walls. Much appreciated by the runners on a hot evening. Thank you, Ken Randall, for picking up the bread from Great Harvest, and to Joe Baird for dropping off the race equipment at my house. And to Adam Feerst for again loaning me his mile markers, arrows and flags to mark the course. And to Scott McFarland for making the results right! Thank you to Monica Ryan's husband for getting the tools to open the water spigot to fill the water jugs, and to my husband, Paul, for bringing the ice. And to my son, Jacques, for finding the box of race material that blew off my car the morning of the race, general help, and sweeping the course (even if I did have to sweep it again in the dark to find Adam's last arrow #).

Lastly, thank you to Runners' High in Golden for attending the race and offering gift certificates for the raffle, Boulder Running Co. for providing gift certificates for the overall winners, Runner's Roost, Lakewood for providing gift certificates for the raffle, and, as always Great Harvest for the delicious bread.

I hope everyone enjoys the waning summer and hope to see you in 2015 at the next edition of the Fairmount 5k!