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On Saturday, Nov. 2, Boys Home of Virginia hosted its third annual fall fundraiser, the Harvest Hustle 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Fun Run, at the Jackson River Scenic Trail’s Intervale trailhead.
Even though temperatures were chilly, 95 participants came from all over Virginia and West Virginia, as well as various other places in the United States to compete in the event. Racers from as far away as Wyoming, New York, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Mississippi were in attendance.
All participants received a T-shirt and participation medal. The top three fastest male and female racers in each age group received a collectable pint glass. First place also received a gift certificate to Lex Running Shop.
The overall top male and female racer for each race won an acrylic Boys Home trophy. Coffee, hot chocolate, cupcakes, granola bars, doughnuts and fruit were available for runners to enjoy before and after each event.
Overall winners in the 5K race were Brianna Hannigan (13) of Renick, W.Va., with a time of 27:49; and Robert Short (10) of Covington, finishing at 28:54.
Overall winners in the WestRock 10K race were Nathan Anderson (28) of Clifton Forge, with a time of 41:23; and Mackenzie Marbain (21) of Gloucester, finishing at 56:45.
The overall winners for the WestRock Half Marathon were Paul Titus (49) of Waynesboro, with a time of 1:28:07; and Abby Williams (27) of Roanoke, finishing at 1:47:44.
The finish times for each race are listed on www.runforboyshome.org along with photos to commemorate the day. Boys Home expressed appreciation to Run Roanoke for timing/event setup, and to the Covington Rescue Squad for their presence on site.
Boys Home also thanked all participants, volunteers and sponsors for making this event possible.
Event sponsors included: WestRock, Lexington Prescription Center, Highlands Community Bank, Silver-crest Asset Management, Alleghany Asphalt and Construction, Inc., Walmart Community Foundation, Campbell Insurance.
Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, McDonough Toyota, Balchem Corporation, Updike, Nicely, and Crawford, Greenbrier Motors, The Rail Bar and Grille, Slaughter and Slaughter Family Dentistry, Barnwood Living, Jackson River Community Credit Union, Christie’s Cleaners, Bath Community Hospital, Dermatology Centers Inc.,
Loving Funeral Home, Access, Edmund Davidson Knives, Lewisburg Diamond and Gold, Second Look-Thrift and More, Alleghany Highlands YMCA, Garth Newel Music Center, Valley Supermarket IGA, Amy’s Cakes and Cones, Country Café, The Omni Homestead Resort, Lex Running Shop, Ikenberry Orchards and Alleghany Outdoors.
The fourth annual Harvest Hustle is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020.
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Boys Home of Virginia hosted the third annual Harvest Hustle 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Fun Run Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Jackson River Scenic Trail’s Intervale trailhead. Here at the startging line are participants in the Half Marathon. In all, 95 participants came from all over Virginia and West Virginia, as well as various other places in the United States to compete in the event. Racers from as far away as Wyoming, New York, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Mississippi. Boys Home of Virginia extended its gratitude to all participants, volunteers and sponsors for making this event possible. (Photo Courtesy Boys Home of Virginia)
