06.20.09: Summer Solstice 8k Challenge

One of my favorites. Not because of the "adult beverages" (I don't drink) or the heat & humidity (which were BRUTAL Saturday), but because of the start time (6:00 in the evening instead of 7:30 or 8:00 in the morning), some great photo opportunities (when the worn-out runners have to climb the hill to the finish line), the barbeque dinner afterwards, and a band providing music before and after the awards ceremony.

In spite of the heat & humidity and the difficulty of the course, Jeff Day ripped off a sub-27 minute run for the second straight year (and is still the only runner ever to break 27 minutes at this race) and Kathy Wolski easily won the women's race (she has finished top-3 in EVERY race since Whitestone 2008, a run of 15+ months!). Bob Adams, recovered from his incredible 72-mile run through the Smokies five weeks earlier, was second, and John Noland was third. Summer Robinson & Stephanie Gibson were second & third females, respectively.

Prints from this event are for sale at the following prices:
4x6: $3
5x7: $5
8x10: $10
Shipping will be $3-4 depending on print size.

Digital files are also available:
4x6/5x7: $5
8x10: $10

Please e-mail me at krosskountryphotography@yahoo.com or shutter_beetle@yahoo.com if you have any questions or comments, or to place an order.