Runners come from across the state for race benefiting Stephens County Humane Society
Saturday morning dawned bright and crisp, perfect weather for the sixth annual Wags and Whiskers 5K and Furry Fun Run benefiting the Stephens County Humane Society. About 30 runners/walkers — some with their dogs along for the jaunt — participated in the fundraiser at the Breckenridge City Park.
All proceeds from the race will benefit the Stephens County Humane Society. The SCHS has added expenses this year, since the closure of the City of Breckenridge animal shelter has required the organization to seek alternative lodging for local animals awaiting adoption.
To see more photos from the race, click here to visit the Breckenridge Texan’s Photo Gallery.
The race had two sections — the 5K run and the Furry Fun Run. This year, several runners in the 5K brought their dogs along for the run, as did all of the participants in the Furry Fun Run.
Greg Biddison, age 44, of Breckenridge, was the overall winner (and top male finisher), completing the 5K with a time of 23:33.6. The top female finisher was Peggy Gailey, age 57, of Strawn, with a time of 29:04.6.
In the Furry Fun Run, the top three runners were Reyse Hash, first place; Brysen Hash, second place; and Katherine Parker, third place.
Other 5K racers included:
Steve Allen, 48, of Huntsville, 24:14.7
Daniel Brown, 70, of Abilene, 25:21.1
Chris McCormick, 36, of Eastland, 26:02.5
G. Thibodeaux, 12, of Caddo, 30:23.8
K. Burchett, 12, of Breckenridge, 30:34.9
Jorden Townsend, 33, of Durant, Oklahoma, 31:19.8
Robert Grantham, 70, of Bridgeport, 31:51.6
Jennifer Elliott, 35, of Abilene, 34:45.9
Bruce Shepherd, 70, of Breckenridge, 36:33.2
Jannette Rebeiro, 51, of DeLeon, 37:00.8
Mary Kaplan, 81, of Sunrise Beach, 37:27.6
Karen Williamson, 64, of Eastland, 40:03.6
Jamie Hicks, 45, of Eastland, 40:10.4
Joyce Mehan, 75, of Eastland, 40:17.9
Sumer Russell, 32, of Breckenridge, 44:58.4
Roy Russell, 49, of Breckenridge, 44:58.9
LeAnn Jones, 60, of Stephenville, 58:24.3
Debbie Sheets, 62, of Stephenville, 58:24.6
Robert Alexander, 53, of Breckenridge, 1:00:43.5
Brandy Alexander, 45, of Breckenridge, 1:00:44.9
For more information about the race, click here to visit the Race Day Event Services website.
Runners take off from the starting line for the Wags and Whiskers 5K and Furry Fun Run Saturday, Dec. 12, at the Breckenridge City Park. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)
Greg Biddison, of Breckenridge, comes across the finish line at the Wags and Whiskers 5K Saturday morning at Breckenridge City Park. He was the overall winner (and top male finisher), completing the 5K with a time of 23:33.6. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)
Finlee Townsend, age 5, of Durant, Oklahoma, hugs a chihuahua before the Wags and Whiskers race Saturday morning. Finlee is the daughter of Brian and Jordan Townsend of Durant, Oklahoma, and the granddaughter of Jimmy and Rhonda Clark of Breckenridge. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)
Reyse Hash shows off his chihuahua during the Wags and Whiskers 5K and Furry Fun Run on Saturday at Breckenridge City Park. He came in first place in the Furry Fun Run. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)
Cutline, top photo: Racers in the Wags and Whiskers 5K and Furry Fun Run cross a bridge in the Breckenridge City Park on Saturday, Dec. 12. The event raises funds for the Stephens County Humane Society. For more photos from the race, click here to see the Breckenridge Texan’s Photo Gallery. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)
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