PHOTOS: Frankfort Man Pops the Question at Do the Griff Finish Line

Stephanie Wakulich, of Homer Glen, had no idea what was about to happen as she crossed the finish line at her very first race, Saturday's Fourth annual Do the Griff 4-mile community run.

Boyfriend Brent White, of Frankfort, was waiting there with a new puppy named Hawkeye who wore a diamond ring on his collar. Surrounded by family and friends, White went down on one knee to propose to Wakulich, who happily said yes. 

The idea for proposing at the race came to White because he wanted to do something different but also do something that would surprise his fiance-to-be.

"Everyone does dinner," he said.

Along with the engagement, Saturday was significant for White and Wakulich for another reason: It was the first race the couple finished together.

And yes, there was a race that happened. Stephen Stolzenbach, of Park Forest, took first place with a time of 23:55.1. Zac Hutchinson, 11, of New Lenox, came in first in his division with a of 27:12.2. Amy Shelton, of Frankfort, completed the race in the female division at 30:21.4. 

Proceeds from the race, sponsored by Drs. J. Aaron Wolfe and Bradley Katzmann of along with , go to Lincoln-Way High School District 210, Frankfort School District 157-C and Mokena School District 159.

"The Do the Griff race shows the generosity of the community as well as commitment and devotion to the students,"  said Hickory Creek Middle School Principal Kevin Suchinski, who ran the race with a time of 35:00.5. 

The overall results are attached to this story as a PDF.