Staff Photo by Amanda Lowrance

By Amanda Lowrance

Feature Writer

Approximately 50 runners took their mark at the starting line last Saturday morning at The Marty Community Center in Adamsville for the 3rd Annual 5K Run for the Paws, but the running excitement did not stop there.

Several traveled to Selmer immediately after to compete as part of the 75 participants who registered for the 2nd Annual Fall Hog 5K held at Selmer City Park.

Tina Churchwell of the McNairy County Humane Society announced that morning that 858 dogs and puppies have been adopted so far this year.

“With the money raised, this is what we do,” said Churchwell. Very pleased with the participation in the 5K event, she encouraged more to join next year.

The fun didn’t stop after racing one 5K for runners Linda Dewberry, Amy Smith, Sharon Keen, and Terry Taylor. They finished off the day accumulating a 10K run in just a matter of hours.

A special award was given for perseverance and endurance to Team Miracle. Member Nathaniel Overman, who has cerebral palsy, finished the race along with his cousin showing courage, strength, and integrity.

Male Overall winner – Terry Taylor

15-19 age group:

1st – Michael Harpole

2nd – Wesley Prasnar

20-24 age group:

1st – Martion Aguilar

2nd – John Milender

3rd – Corey Gray

25-29 age group:

1st – Brandon Jackson

2nd – Josh Scott

Ages 30-34 – Nick Brock

35-39 age group:

1st – Lee Swearinger

2nd – Jamie Smith

3rd – Ramey House

Ages 40-44 – Rockey Harber

Ages 60-64 – Jim Beavers

65 + age group:

1st – Jack Sellers

2nd – Bill Goodyear

3rd – JD Germany

Female Overall winner – Ruth Lyong

Ages 10 & under – Chloee Swearringer

11-14 age group:

1st – Addie House

2nd – Sydney Hosea

25-29 age group:

1st – Kaylie Gray

2nd – Becky Bosse

30-34 age group:

1st – Beth Dennis

2nd – Kamela Hill

3rd – Christy Shelby

35-39 age group:

1st – Misty Dicus

2nd – Kimberly Hosea

3rd – Amy Smith

40-44 age group:

1st – Billie Sweeney

2nd – Ginger Daniel

3rd – Daniel Browder

50-54 age group:

1st – Renee Scott

2nd – Sharon Keen

55-59 age group:

1st – Candy Garrison

2nd – Jane Russell

60-64 age group:

1st – Linda Dewberry

2nd – Ann Mitchell

3rd – Diane Sellers

Ages 65-69 – Sue Burcham

Ages 70 + – Janice Keen

Fall Hog 5K Winners

Male Overall runner – Tony Davis 19.55

Runner master – Terry Taylor 22.35

Ages 10 & under – Taylor Bizzell

11-14 age group:

1st – Trase Jester

2nd – Jakob Harris 35.04

Ages 15-19 – David Smith

Ages 20-24 – Jason Anderson

Ages 25-29 – Adrian Martin

30-34 age group:

1st – Corey White

2nd – Eric Hurst

Ages 35-39 – Bryant Ginn

Ages 40-44 – Rodney Wilson

45 – 49 age group:

1st – Tony Davis

2nd – Terry Taylor

3rd – Chris Ridell

50-54 age group:

1st – Michael Barnard

2nd – Jack Perkins

3rd – Todd Cotton

Female Overall runner – Amanda Smith 30.34

Overall walker – Jennifer Dickey 48.45

Ages 11-14 – Kirsten Burkeens

Ages 5-19 – Alyshia Wilbanks

Ages 25-29 – Victory Cooksey

30-34 age group:

1st – Amanda Smith

2nd – Stacy DeWees

3rd – Team Miracle

35-39 age group:

1st – Amy Smith

2nd – Kristin Dixon

Ages 40-44 – Bridgett Maness

Ages 50-54 – Sharon Keen

Ages 55-59 – Judy Spence

Ages 60 + – Linda Dewberry