Kirtland's John Francis had fun pushing Alliance's Ty Kuntzman throughout the route. Both were part of Aynsley's Angels team. For more information about the organization, visit ainsleysangels.org.
West Branch international student Caroline Claes from Belgium competed and is pictured with Ryan Johnson's father, Roy Johnson. caroline. She is 18 years old and plans to return to Japan on June 4th.
Louisville resident Justin Boggs, 41, won the overall race with a time of 17 minutes and 40 seconds.
Karen Moff of Beloit was the top winner in the women's division.
Homeworth West Branch graduate Katie Thayer rode in a stroller with her 2-year-old daughter, Nova.
From left: West Branch eighth-grader Carter Fritz, daughter and mother Willow Ann and Stacey Barton. Willow Ann is in her 6th grade at West Branch. Her mother took second place in the girls' division.
Poland's Malachi Sweeney (left) took second place overall with a time of 18:34.
The annual Runners Believe Ryan Johnson Memorial 5K Walk/Run was held Saturday in and around the West Branch campus area. The event drew 67 participants from a wide range of age groups. The memorial honors the memory of Ryan Johnson, a West Branch student-athlete who died during a track and field meet in April 2008. This year's event marked the 15th time it has been held in 16 years, although it took a year off due to COVID-19 sanctions. (Photo by JD Creer)