The Rain Didn't Stop The Catholic Federal 5K Runners At Labadie Pig Gig

Over 300 Runners and Walkers Tough It Out During The Downpour

August 9, 2009
By: Julie McCallum, Entertainment Editor

The Rain on Saturday didn't hold back the die-hard runners for the Catholic Federal 5K Race held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, August 8, 2009 at the Bay County River Walk and Labadie Pig Gig.

Despite the rain, there were plenty of runners who still signed up day of race, knowing the weather conditions, thats a great turn out. Race promoters were happy with the turn out.

It was a new route this year with runners start line on JFK drive through the River walk and crossing both Vet's and Liberty bridges, with the Finish Line again ending at the Labadie Pig Gig presented by State Farm.

(Above) Spirits were still high despite the poor weather.


(Above) Tammy and Mitchell Samborn were ready to race along with friend Wendy and pictured with Jay Samborn.


(Above) Chris Larocque was all smiles Saturday morning before his race, his cup of Joe might of had something to do with it.


(Above) Jim Kruszynski, State Farm and Wendy Dore, President of Doreable Entertainment and Pig Gig promoter, take a moment to smile for MyBayCity cameras.


(Above) ON YOUR MARK! Bay City Mayor, Charlie Brunner announced the start of the race.


(Above) Ann Gasta, Race Director, BARC, is always smiling at the finish line. Gasta qualified for Boston twice this year and working on first half ironman for next September.


(Above) John Petricevic, (20 yrs.) of Freeland was the first runner to cross the finish line. Petricevic was Overall Male with a time of 16:59.00


Fresh fruit, cookies, water and sports drinks were available at the finish for all participates to refuel. (Chad Winters pictured Above)


(Above) Why is Jimski running the wrong way. Kruszynski said it took him all of 5 seconds to run his own race.


(Above) There was also a Kids Race for children 12 and under.


(Above) Bridgette from Catholic Federal handed out stuffed piggies for all kids who participated in the run.


(Above) Run Awards were given to 1st place overall male & female, top 2 finishers in each age group 14-under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Walk Awards were given to the Top 5 finishers overall male & female.

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