Runners go all out on Balloons Over 66 5K

[August 31, 2021]   Saturday morning began as another hot and humid day. At 8 a.m. before temps were up too high, runners took off from the Lincoln Park District for the Balloons Over 66 5K Run.

The route went down around Home Avenue and then back up to a finish at shady Scully Park.

The top male finisher was 36 year old Clint Wombles with a time of 20:02.41.

The top female finisher was 31 year old Brittney Schmidgall with a time of 23:39.81.

There were a couple of 'dig deep, give it all you got' moments.

Battling it to the finish line and giving it their all to earn 11 and 12 were Steve Parrott (left) and Richard Donald with times of 25:47.80 and 25:50.88.

Also it was Brittany Donald (right) edging out Chris Slaby placing 18 and 19 with times of 31:47.06 and 31:47.87.

The contests concluded with winded smiles and handshakes.

Immediately after crossing the finish line Stephanie Parrott presented each participant with a fabulous Balloons Over 66 keychain on a ribbon.

Lincoln Park District’s Fitness Manager and Pool Manager Jennifer Prather coordinated the race.

[Jan Youngquist]