April showers bring racers to McCormick's Creek State Park

Runners and walkers in the Friends of McCormick's Creek 5K Run/Walk didn't let a little rain dampen their enthusiasm April 18 at McCormick's Creek State Park. A total of 191 runners and 114 walkers entered the race.

As Owen Valley High School cheerleaders cheered, racers completed a scenic loop on park roads that began and finished near the Nature Center. Friends of McCormick's Creek volunteers were on hand to cook a post-race pancake breakfast enjoyed by many of the racers. McDonald's of Spencer and Babbs Supermarket provided additional refreshments.

Awards were presented to overall and age group winners and overall winners received gift certificates to the Canyon Inn.

Proceeds from the race will be used to develop and support projects and events that help preserve, restore, manage, and interpret the natural and cultural heritage and recreational opportunities of McCormick's Creek State Park.

The fastest time was turned in by local runner Justin Graham with a time of 20:20, a 6:32 pace. The overall female runner, with a time of 22:21 and 7:11 pace, was Rebecca Roberts of Bloomington.

The quickest time in the Walk Division was Angie Ulm of Columbus with a time of 38:21, a 12:20 pace. The overall male walker, with a time of 38:51, was Steven Floyd of Bloomington.

All results can be viewed by scrolling to the bottom of the page and clicking results at runsignup.com/Race/IN/Spencer/FriendsMcCormicksCreek5k.

The Friends of McCormick's Creek would like to thank all volunteers, park staff, racers and sponsors:

Platinum Sponsors: Hoosier Energy

Sweet Owen Convention & Visitors Bureau

Gold Sponsors: Boston Scientific

Owen County State Bank

Spencer Lions Club

Silver Sponsors: Insurance Services, Inc.

Green Dental

Bronze Sponsors: Friends of MYPath

RE/MAX Select Associates

Ridgeline Veterinary Services

Endeavor Communications

Crane Credit Union

Home Team Properties

Commercial Service

Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance

Byers Home Furnishings

Racetrackers

Butterfly Hill Flower Farm

In-Kind Sponsors: McDonald's

Babbs Supermarket

Canyon Inn