Weather for the 5th Annual Popsicle 5K was spring-like compared to past years.

Runners embraced the perfect day for a great run, and several even accepted The Brain Freeze Challenge. A new course offered a challenging run, and participants enjoyed the inclusion of part of the new greenway.

After the run, participants enjoyed homemade soup, grilled cheese, and fruit while visiting with each other, and getting to know SURF members. The raffle provided 22 winners with prizes.

During the awards celebration, the top three overall winners were awarded medals and gift cards.

First place went to Guillermo Contreras of Winston-Salem. Joseph Willis of Winston-Salem was second, and third was Austin Miller of Cooleemee.

Medals were awarded to the top three males and females in all age groups.

The Fun Run for children under 10 was a great opportunity for them to get in on the action. They were given shirts and prizes for participation.

The Popsicle Palooza provide a lot of laughter, cheers and fun, as participants ate as many Popsicles as the could in three minutes. Winner Mikhail Harris was awarded a “No Pain, No Gain” mug.

A highlight for the SURF Board was Foundation President Jane Simpson participating in the run after challenging the board membrers to raise $10,000 in sponsorships. SURF met her challenge, and she arrived at the run dressed as a grape and cherry Popsicle, riding in a decorated cart.

“SURF deemed the fifth Annual Run a success,” said Tami Daniel, advisor. “They appreciate every sponsor, every volunteer, and every participant, and look forward to awarding grants from race proceeds next month that will have a positive impact on the youth of Davie County.”

Place Name Age Time

1Contreras, Guillermo R.4418:54.0

2Willis, Joseph5019:55.0

3Miller, Austin1721:18.0

4Romero, Pedro6022:05.0

5Ellis, Richard4922:16.0

6Beeson, James Marty6522:32.0

7 Ellis, Lucia Botlikova 35 22:57.0

8Yount, Reese1222:57.0

9Conrad, Jake1622:58.0

10Norris, Todd5223:16.0

11Reader, Jason4223:32.0

12 Kimball, James 43 24:16.0

13Epling, Will1224:27.0

14Ellis, Brent F.5424:49.0

15Yount, Abby1425:08.0

16 O’Connor, Mike 39 25:15.0

17Davis, Carroll5825:30.0

18 Craven, Ken D. 49 25:38.0

19Vila, Vanessa3025:41.0

20 Linke, Ryan 14 26:00.0

21Beall, Greg K5226:23.0

22 Ellis, Nevan F 9 27:11.0

23Lankford, Raelyn Olivia927:31.0

24Marklin, Johnson1728:05.0

25 Weatherman, Shelby 19 28:09.0

26Siebold, Kim4628:25.0

27Cassidy, Todd5128:25.0

28 Cheek, Neal P 55 28:37.0

29 Duncan, Jessica 32 28:49.0

30Reader, Griffin1029:24.0

31Wimmer, Brant1229:27.0

32 Brunner, Douglas 69 29:28.0

33 McDaniel, Ken 43 29:35.0

34 Craven, Angela R 48 29:45.0

35 Bahnson, Frank 67 30:09.0

36Patterson, Emma1430:10.0

37Reader, Lori4130:15.0

38 Boone, Madison 14 30:31.0

39Key, Katharine5030:35.0

40Tysinger, Steven3930:47.0

41 Snyder, Felicia 33 30:52.0

42Schreiner, Will1530:54.0

43Harris, Mikhalt1530:57.0

44Byerly, Trot1131:05.0

45 Nixon, Jack 13 31:11.0

46Kimberly, Elizabeth6731:21.0

47 Russoli, Stu 54 31:22.0

48 Cassidy, Beth 54 31:26.0

49 Reader, Jennifer 44 31:53.0

50Moore, Tony L5031:57.0

51 Tysinger, Bobby 54 32:07.0

52Prendergast, Michelle3532:08.0

53Reader, Sydney832:17.0

54Vonsiatsky, Andrew6532:38.0

55 Marklin, Julie 45 32:44.0

56 Davis, Roger 58 32:58.0

57Hughes, Lisa3633:00.0

58 Peters, Austin 16 33:00.0

59Sheek, Brady833:01.0

60 Leonard Jr, Wade H 73 33:01.0

61 Peters, Chris 50 33:02.0

62 Ward, Jennifer 50 33:05.0

63Dowling, Allen2533:34.0

64Key, Elizabeth4833:59.0

65Reader, Katie734:13.0

66Gertz, Mary5734:42.0

67 Wolfe, Mary 62 35:15.0

68Cheek, Lesa5935:32.0

69Fowler, Katie3736:04.0

70 Kirkman, Abigail Jean 27 36:35.0

71Caskey, Leslie Celeste5136:58.0

72 Siebold, Tom 46 37:00.0

73 Casey, Candace C 27 37:47.0

74 Huff, Carrie 32 37:48.0

75Chambers, Ginnie4137:50.0

76Brewer, Belinda4238:25.0

77Adams, Melanie5639:19.0

78 Beall, Anne 50 39:32.0

79Cozzune, Johnny2739:40.0

80Shore, John2739:41.0

81Johnson, Katherine4039:54.0

82Randall, Alex2040:00.0

83 Sizemore, Crystal 28 40:21.0

84 O’Connor, Lauren 9 40:51.0

85 Vila, Javier 47 41:12.0

86 Sizemore, Janet L 61 41:58.0

87Sparks, Tonya3942:19.0

88Sousa, Je3642:29.0

89Blakley, Angela4742:54.0

90 Cormatzer, Neil 37 42:59.0

91Fields, Stephanie3543:21.0

92Byerly, Maryanne4943:32.0

93 Nixon, Anissa 45 43:33.0

94 McCarthy, Martha A 50 43:40.0

95Wimmer, Lily1444:35.0

96Swink, Sharon N5045:02.0

97Carver, Lake646:01.0

98Carver, Holly3746:02.0

99Banner, Jimmy6947:18.0

100Yount, Janell5047:40.0

101Rosenbaum, Elizabeth4447:41.0

102Divanna, Jamie3447:42.0

103Hardy, Vickie5649:24.0

104 Blackburn, Becky 57 51:25.0

105Lovette, Camilla5651:26.0

106 Kersey, Rosemary 51 55:20.0

107 Hunt, Alison 18 55:21.0

108Walser, Emily4358:30.0

109 Louya, Edwina 56 58:31.0