Crafton Hills College Holds Run-for-the-Hills 5K Run/Walk
Publish Date: Nov. 17, 2022
Fog and mist blanketed the Crafton Hills College campus Saturday, Oct. 5, but the weather didn’t dampen the spirits of those assembled for the Run-for-the-Hills 5-K run/walk, another event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the College and raising funds for the CHC Foundation. In fact, the weather was a plus for the runners Crafton Hills College Holds Run-for-the-Hills 5K Run/Walk Career Fair Connects Students to Employers and Major Exploration by helping them remain cool as they challenged the campus hills.
The event featured 129 runners/walkers and 33 volunteers. The volunteers helped at the registration, water stations, snack station and cheering on the participants as they approached the finish line. Members of CHC’s administration, faculty, staff, and students were well represented.
Medals were awarded to those with the best times. For the men, First Place went to Jimmy Grabow (16:25); Second Place to Josue Gonzales (23:07), and Third Place to Matthew Bond (23:24).
For the women, First Place went to Brandi Bailes (24:36), Second Place to Lauren Bond (27:45), and Third Place to Shannon Keller (28:36).
Many participated as families, and were already planning to participate in next year’s event..