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Inaugural Noonday Shanty 5K/10K Welcomed More Than 400
Debut of Town Center Community's race along Noonday Creek Trail kicked off on March 26.
Town Center Community hosted its inaugural Noonday Shanty 5K/10K on March 26 along Noonday Creek Trail. Hundreds of participants competed in the event featuring two USA Track and Field-certified courses winding through Kennesaw’s scenic trails and attractions including Aviation Park, Cobb International Airport and Fifth Third Bank Stadium.
“We couldn’t be happier with the turnout and support we received for our first-ever Noonday Shanty 5K/10K,” said Jennifer Hogan, director of community at Town Center Community. “We far-exceeded our goal of 200 participants by double with more than 400 runners. With the phenomenal support from our local businesses, sponsors and volunteers, we had a great race and raised nearly $40,000 for our parks, trails and greenspaces in Town Center.”
The following participants clocked in with the fastest times for the overall and masters 5K and 10K.
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Overall 10K winners:
• Ms. Marisol Odom, Dallas, Georgia, 46:43
• Mr. Hisato Suetsugu, Peachtree City, Georgia, 35:13
Masters 10K winners:
• Ms. Nodoka Harrison, Acworth, Georgia, 52:05
• Mr. Justin Schmidt, Canton, Georgia, 36:15
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Overall 5K winners:
• Ms. Jessica Enyart, Rockmart, Georgia, 20:52
• Mr. Lucas Stocks, Dallas, Georgia, 18:06
Masters 5K winners:
• Ms. Brooke Bachstein, Marietta, Georgia, 23:27
• Mr. Otto Clemente, Atlanta, Georgia, 21:56
For a complete list of winners by age groups, visit this website.
Each participant received a commemorative t-shirt and finisher medal at the finish line. Additionally, runners earned a free pint redeemable now through April 8 at Horned Owl Brewing.