Six athletes from Fairfield ran the 18th Annual RGI River Run in Newport in May.
According to a news item, the runners ranged in age from 16 to 72, and compiled some impressive results. Doug Hordowick, who is 64, finished in 33:10 while Dave Griffel, 72, completed the race in 50:58. Sixteen-year-old June Akinbobol took 55:02 to get to the finish line, while Heather MacPhail, who is 56, came in with a time of 35:04. Julie Fuqua, 54, took 41:41 to finish, while June Brickler, 32, was across the line in 40:09.
According to race organizers, 581 people took part in a 5K event, which started and finished at the Purple People Bridge. Winners in that race were David Bea, 35, who won the men's division with a time of 16:22, and Lisa Andi, 32, who took the crown in the women's division in 19:32.
The River Run supports Kicks for Kids (KFK), an organization that works to provide at-risk children in the area with a chance to pursue their dreams. Whether the children are physically or mentally challenged, or live in challenging circumstances, KFK works to help them through interactive programs, by meeting special requests, and by working with other children's organizations in the area.
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