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Runners finish strong with Phillippi Shores 7K

Students and families participate in Phillippi Shores International Baccalaureate World School 7K and 1-mile Fun Run.


  • By Amanda Morales
  • | 8:26 a.m. October 10, 2015
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Runners took their start near the entrance to Phillippi Shores International Baccalaureate World School for the annual 7K and 1-mile Fun Run Saturday morning. 

The event was presented by Dr. Si McAninch and was sponsored by the Manasota Track Club and to benefit Phillippi Shores International Baccalaureate World School and its students. Once participants passed the finish line the fun began with vendors, food and music in the recovery zone. 

Melina Prestel takes her position at the startling line.
Melina Prestel takes her position at the startling line.
Heather Butcher finished first for females in the Phillippi Shores 7K
Heather Butcher finished first for females in the Phillippi Shores 7K
Joe and Sam Kuipers with their son Vander and daughter Zinnia.
Joe and Sam Kuipers with their son Vander and daughter Zinnia.
John Cox welcomes runners to the finish line.
John Cox welcomes runners to the finish line.
John Cox looks on as Dylan Bechtold sings the national anthem.
John Cox looks on as Dylan Bechtold sings the national anthem.
Landen Huchla and Jessica McClain
Landen Huchla and Jessica McClain
Mark and Daniela Heimgartner with their daughters Vivian and Noemi.
Mark and Daniela Heimgartner with their daughters Vivian and Noemi.
Center: Presenting Sponsor Dr. Si McAninch and his team members Marrianne Mongillo, Nancy Rolfs, Kim Cabral and Morgan Rolfs.
Center: Presenting Sponsor Dr. Si McAninch and his team members Marrianne Mongillo, Nancy Rolfs, Kim Cabral and Morgan Rolfs.
Kreg Stearns shows love for his friend Saki.
Kreg Stearns shows love for his friend Saki.
Stephen Voight before the final turn of the 1-mile Fun Run.
Stephen Voight before the final turn of the 1-mile Fun Run.
Participants take off for the 1-mile Fun Run.
Participants take off for the 1-mile Fun Run.
Runners at the start of the 7K around 7:30 a.m.
Runners at the start of the 7K around 7:30 a.m.
Cayman Reisky and John Cox ran together in the 1-mile Fun Run and finished first and second, respectively.
Cayman Reisky and John Cox ran together in the 1-mile Fun Run and finished first and second, respectively.
Colleen Buchmeier and her daughters Sophie and Anna before the start of the race.
Colleen Buchmeier and her daughters Sophie and Anna before the start of the race.
Eric Kahl and presenting sponsor Dr. Si. McAninch.
Eric Kahl and presenting sponsor Dr. Si. McAninch.
The first runners of the 1-mile Fun Run approach the finish line.
The first runners of the 1-mile Fun Run approach the finish line.
Phillippi Shores teacher Ginger Rosenberger cheers on participants as they reach the finish line.
Phillippi Shores teacher Ginger Rosenberger cheers on participants as they reach the finish line.

 

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