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UEA 5k Run / 1 Mile Fitness Walk

It is with great pride that we provide you with our “post-event news.” The 2nd Annual Utica Education Association 5K Trail Run & 1 Mile Fitness Walk was held on Sunday, September 28, 2008 at 9:30 A.M. Volunteers, sponsors, spectators, runners and walkers arrived at StonyCreek Metro Park (Eastwood Beach) eager to participate and support the event.
180 runners
100 walkers
30 volunteers
Sponsors and their staff
Spectators

Participant comments:

"Wonderful race! Very well organized, terrific and helpful volunteers. That together with the beautiful, challenging course… made for a terrific first 5k experience. You will be seeing me again next year!"
Jodi Paige-Lee

"The UEA 5K was well run and organized. The enthusiasm of the volunteers and support of the sponsors was evident, and made for a great time."
Holly Bommarito

"I just wanted to say that I really enjoyed the 5 K run last Sunday. The trail was really pretty, and I had fun! It was a nice event and very well put on!"
Jennifer – UCS Educator

"I want to sincerely thank Nancy, UEA and all the sponsors of the recent 5K run. What fun it was! Good physical fitness and contributing to a worthy cause. Very well organized event. Looking forward to next year."
David Bruski - Utica

5K Trail Run Results:

Overall Female Winner
Laura Shamblin (Washington, MI) 22:52

Overall Male Winner
Chris Burns (Rochester, MI) 18:11

Individual 5K results can be found on: www.runmichigan.org

The UEA thanks its local and national sponsors: Hanson’s Running Shop, Dick’s Sporting Shop, Vince and Joe’s Market, Level Health and Fitness, Daude Family Chiropractic, Michigan Educational Credit Union, Texas Roadhouse, The Vitamin Shoppe, The Yoga Studio, Panera Bread, Macomb Foot and Ankle Specialists, Shelby Paint and Decorating and National City Bank for their support. All proceeds from the event will go to fund further Utica Education Association Staywell Challenges.

Start training and mark your calendars for our 3rd Annual 5K Trail Run & 1 Mile Fitness Walk on Sunday, September 27, 2009!