Bridge Run

United Way of St. Charles 17th Annual 
5K/10K Bridge Run/Walk
Saturday, April 6, 2013

Thank you to everyone who came out for the 17th Annual United Way of St. Charles 5K/10K Bridge Run. This year's race drew one of the largest crowds in event history! Congratulations to all race and costume contest winners! We hope to see everyone back next year to "BEAT THE BRIDGE"!

Nearly 2,000 runners and walkers participated Saturday, April 6, 2013, in the 17th Annual United Way of St. Charles 5K/10K Bridge Run/Walk sponsored by Norco Manufacturing Complex and Valero.
 

“We are incredibly excited with this year’s Bridge Run attendance, about a 40% increase over last year. We truly appreciate the flexibility and patience of all participants and thank them for allowing us to accommodate the 300+ runners who registered the morning of the event. Our first-ever commemorative medals were a race favorite! Due to their popularity, this year’s trial program will be greatly expanded for next year’s event,” stated John Dias, United Way of St. Charles Executive Director.
 

Ian Carr was the first to finish the 5K race with a 16:22 time. Joining Carr in the 5K men’s division top three were Bryce Robinson and Harry Wiggins.
 

Charlotte Werhan took first place in the 5K women’s division with a time of 19:27. Khanh Le and Monica Embers placed second and third.
 

Click here for 5K overall winners.
 

Winners of 10K event were Jacob Schrieffer in the men’s division with a time of 38:11 and Angela King in the women’s division with a time of 47:55.

Click here for 10K overall winners.
 

Bill Phelps and Linda Hemberger placed as the overall race walkers.

The race winners took home engraved UWSC Bridge Run awards.

Click for complete male 5K and 10K results.

Click for complete female 5K and 10K results.

Anytime Fitness took home the coveted award for most participants, with 336 team members.
 

“The weather couldn’t have been more beautiful and served as the perfect setting for our new 10K route. I encourage anyone to participate in the event just to take advantage of the beauty St. Charles Parish has to offer,” stated Bridge Run Coordinator, Tamara Plattsmier.

In addition to the race, United Way featured a “Workout Wear Contest” for most creative individual and group costumes.Winners of the individual competition were Kerry Cranford and son Bentley for “Daddy and Me”. Group costume winners were Nora Laiche, Nannah Guin, and Kennilyn Schmill of the “Gators”. Participants were provided with post-race entertainment including live music by Reese Chaisson, crafts, massages, and much more.
 

United Way of St. Charles would like to thank its sponsors, vendors and volunteers who helped make this event a huge success. The funds raised by this event will be used to provide support to local agencies and programs targeting the areas of education, income, and health.

Click here to view photos from the event.

Race Director: Chuck George, NORSI