More than 300 participants get unique experience of finishing at home plate of Modern Woodmen Park
More than 300 runners and walkers competed in the first-ever Bandits Race to Home 5K and Fun Run presented by Palmer Chiropractic Clinics on Saturday morning, helping raise more than $5,000 towards the Bandit Scholars Program.
All proceeds benefit the Bandit Scholars Program, which annually awards the Keith Lucier Memorial Scholarship and the Bandit Scholarship. Each scholarship pays the entire first-year college tuition for two Quad Cities-area students.
“All of the participants, volunteers, staff and spectators made the first Bandits Race to Home 5K a memorable and unique community event and a great way to kick off another fun-filled season at Modern Woodmen Park,” said River Bandits owner Dave Heller. “We want to thank the people of the Quad Cities for their outstanding participation and support of the Bandit Scholars Program, and look forward to welcoming everyone back to the ballpark for Thursday’s home opener.”
The fastest male and female finishers in each of the 10 age groups – 19 & under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, and 60 & older – were awarded trophies courtesy of Crown Trophy, while the second and third place finishers received medals. Additionally, the top three male and female runners were awarded with trophies.
Below is a full list of the winners in their respective age group.
| Male | 1st Place | Time | 2nd Place | Time | 3rd Place | Time |
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Overall |
Jerry Lack (East Moline, IL) | 18:01 | Chris Rubel (Bettendorf, IA) | 18:26 | Heath Nichols | 19:22 |
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19 & U |
Tyler Brewster (Bettendorf, IA) | 20:18 | Spencer Feldman (Atalissa, IA) | 22:53 | Seth West (Orion, IL) | 23:05 |
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20-24 |
Michael Henrekin (Tampico, IL) | 23:12 | Gradeigh De La Rosa | 25:01 | Kevin Weis (Davenport, IA) | 25:41 |
|
25-29 |
Josh Hendrix (Davenport, IA) | 20:54 | Jacob Clark (Davenport, IA) | 20:58 | Tyler Drury (Davenport, IA) | 22:21 |
|
30-34 |
Josh Berka (Iowa City, IA) | 21:47 | Dan Bailey (Davenport, IA) | 25:32 | Mitch Driscoll (Taylor Ridge, IL) | 26:18 |
|
35-39 |
Billy Butler (Moline, IL) | 20:47 | Joel Abrams (Ely, IA) | 23:23 | David Krogman (Muscatine, IA) | 24:26 |
|
40-44 |
Brad Palmer (Davenport, IA) | 23:29 | Johnny Hawkins (Rock Island, IL) | 24:06 | Logan Lee (Coal Valley, IL) | 24:10 |
|
45-49 |
Marvin McMeekan (Milan, IL) | 20:04 | Rob Woodall (Bettendorf, IA) | 24:27 | Scott Carlson (Davenport, IA) | 24:28 |
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50-54 |
Scott Caldwell (Moline, IL) | 20:09 | Kevin Kurrle (Macomb, IL) | 20:57 | Daryl Jeffers (Rock Island, IL) | 24:48 |
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55-59 |
William Heller (Davenport, IA) | 24:54 | Steve Vipond (Aledo, IL) | 26:13 | Tom Schuetz (Bettendorf, IA) | 27:00 |
|
60+ |
Mark Cook (Hampton, IL) | 22:03 | Gary Nelson (Leclaire, IA) | 25:05 | Gary McCormick (Coal Valley, IL) | 27:12 |
| Female | 1st Place | Time | 2nd Place | Time | 3rd Place | Time |
|
Overall |
Cathy Lack (East Moline, IL) | 22:00 | Cassidy Foltz (Prophetstown, IL) | 22:18 | Amanda Brown (Davenport, IA) | 23:06 |
|
19 & U |
Franki Crites (Davenport, IA) | 23:18 | Kaitlyn Powell (Blue Grass, IA) | 25:25 | Aaliyah Lopez (Davenport, IA) | 31:55 |
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20-24 |
Sabrina Dejong (Hampton, MO) | 23:39 | Hilary Wellman (Davenport, IA) | 23:39 | Brittany Lichty (Davenport, IA) | 25:55 |
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25-29 |
Christie Webber (Bettendorf, IA) | 24:11 | Lori Blocker (Davenport, IA) | 25:48 | Brittany Howe (Taylor Ridge, IL) | 26:17 |
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30-34 |
Jill Rubel | 23:16 | Adriana Aldape (Davenport, IA) | 23:33 | Nicole Bussard (Coal Valley, IL) | 25:53 |
|
35-39 |
Nicole Callahan (Moline, IL) | 24:11 | Heidi Woodford (Dewitt, IA) | 26:05 | Tonya Wisor (Davenport, IA) | 26:15 |
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40-44 |
Beth Markovich (Bettendorf, IA) | 25:17 | Julie Jennings (McCausland, IA) | 26:06 | Michelle Koops (Davenport, IA) | 28:58 |
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45-49 |
Kari Koster (Geneseo, IL) | 23:50 | Penny Jagers (Bettendorf, IA) | 25:04 | Georgene Zust (Bettendorf, IA) | 28:05 |
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50-54 |
Bridget Stengel (Moline, IL) | 27:20 | Ann Morland (Galesburg, IL) | 27:43 | Ann Faulhaber (Davenport, IA) | 31:09 |
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55-59 |
Kathy Mackie (Dewitt, IA) | 28:21 | Jolene Vipond (Aledo, IL) | 29:55 | Linda Lanman (Davenport, IA) | 38:56 |
|
60+ |
Marianne Schroeder (Bettendorf, IA) | 28:35 | Margie Schaefer (Moline, IL) | 34:44 | Floria Moore (East Moline, IL) | 39:12 |
The Bandits Race to Home 5K began on River Drive and Western Avenue in downtown Davenport, Iowa, crossed the Centennial Bridge to Rock Island, Ill., headed over to the Rock Island Arsenal, then back across the Arsenal Bridge before finishing at home plate in Modern Woodmen Park.
The Fun Run featured young contestants racing the River Bandits’ mascot Rascal from outside the left field wall of the stadium and finishing just inside the gate of Modern Woodmen Park. Each contestant was awarded a Fun Run ribbon to commemorate his or her victory over Rascal.
Additional sponsors for the Bandits Race to Home 5K and Fun Run were Western Illinois University (Quad Cities campus), ECS, McDonald’s and Hy-Vee.
UP NEXT: The 2013 home opener at Modern Woodmen Park is Thursday, April 11.Tickets for the 2013 season are now on sale! Call 563-324-3000 or visit www.riverbandits.com. It’s not too late lock in your season ticket plan for the 2013 season! Season ticket and mini-plan packages start at just seven games and begin at less than $50. Call a River Bandits account representative today at 563-324-3000 to choose your seats and get the details of our various mini-plan packages.
ABOUT THE BANDITS: The River Bandits will make one of the biggest improvements to Modern Woodmen Park since the ballpark was first built back in 1931! A new Ferris wheel, standing 112 feet over the playing field, is scheduled to open in early June, along with two new zip lines, a carousel, a Frog Hopper, new bounce houses and many other fun attractions. The team also boasts a new major league affiliate, the Houston Astros, and fans will see last year’s No. 1 overall draft pick, Carlos Correa. The Astros will also make the very first selection in the major league draft this June and could have another top pick end up in the Quad Cities. With new rides, new attractions, new improvements, a new affiliate and future major league stars, this season will be one every fan will not want to miss!
This article originally appeared on the official website of the Quad Cities River Bandits. Click here to view the original story.