The Haw Runneth!
The annual Haw Run (1k, 5k and 10km fun runs) took place over the long weekend as part of the Little Current Lions Club’s Haweater Weekend! A great turnout of 91 runners took to the roads of Little Current.
In the 5k – 3 mile run the first U16 female was Mila Odjig, second, Mya Balfe and Rachel Quackenbush, third. In the male under-16 division first was Isaac Quackenbush, then Boston Abotossaway and David Joyce.
The fastest 5k clocking was by Alan Wilkin (Male 16 – 49) in 18:47, followed by Gordie Chown and Tom Chown. The (16 – 49) top female was Blaise Gravelle then Shannon McGale and Annie Balfe third.
In the masters female division was Joey-Lynn France was first and Karen Sheppard second. Steve Fessenden was the first Mens’ Master.
Congratulations to all the other participants: Matthew Wilkin, Matthew Leale, Andrew Ault, Riley Findlater, Andrew Rose, Tim Verlaan, Patrick Marcotte, Dylan Walsh, Tate Abotossaway, Vince Riemer, Dan Castaldo, Oliver Hall, Neil Dixon, Keana Cavero, Severin Gravelle, Pascal Gravelle, Lyndsay Charbonneau, Marshall Odjig, Madison Charbonneau, Simon Fessenden, Cody Leeson, Alexis Smith, Avery Charbonneau, Carolyn Crang, Emily Deegan, Jess Sheppard-Baxter (who deserves extra kudos for stopping to help a runner in need!), Adrian Ramparsad, Jason Marcotte, Jacqueline Craig, Joelle Lachance Artindale, Stephanie VanHerk, Jessica Aelick, Sarah Odjig, Amber Gaudrault, Kimberly Knobel, Jessica Orr, Megean Madore, Brenna Madore, Hanna Gravelle, Melissa Gravelle and Jordan Schweyer!
In the 10km event the first Under 16 female was Lily Simon then Brooke Simon. In the U16 male Lucas Trottier was first, with brother Blake Trottier in for second.
The fastest 10km time overall was Lindsay Moreau-Verlaan with great time of 43 minutes. Hannah Brown and Jessica Stere finished second and third, respectively.
Tops in the male 16 – 49 was Kyle Gordon, second was Iain McGale, Sean O’Hare in third and Bill Slaght fourth. In the Masters (50 plus!) Robert McCallum was the only brave master!
Of course a very special thanks to our volunteers, Cath Hall, Nathan Quackenbush, Sarah Hall, Sam Aelick and Holly Scott for keeping everyone moving in the right direction. Organizer Ben Quackenbush also sends out extra special thanks to Nelson Wood for his knowledge and expertise as a long-time facilitator of the Haw Run. The next Breakaway Race series event is the un-race-like The Mclean’s 6 hour relay. It is a fun mountain bike race accessible to everyone. Great for the serious competitor, the recreational weekend warrior or the entire family!
The format is for teams trying to complete as many laps of the course as they can over the six hours. You can ride it solo or in teams of two, three or four! Awards for top finishers as well as draw prizes and post-race BBQ. It is set for September 2 and registration can be completed on the Breakaway Sports website.
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