The 11th Annual Griffin 5K on August 1, 2009 was a great success! A record pre-registration and race day registrations was achieved. 175 participants enjoyed a great run/walk around scenic Lake Mokoma on a beautiful sunny day. The winners of this year's race are:

Overall Male
Place Name	Time
1st Andy Kubiak	15:35
2nd Timothy Felegie	16:25
3rd KC Shaner	16:31
Overall Female
1st Katie Sick	18:30
2nd Mary Braverman	18:39
3rd Amy McCoy	20:18
12 and Under Male
1st Colby Tallia	26:01
2nd Dylan Craft	29:46
3rd N/A
12 and Under Female
1st Brielle Perry	26:04
2nd Sadie Lewis	29:21
3rd Addy Glinski	31:25
13-16 Male
1st Dan Chen	17:09
2nd Jarrett Highley	17:13
3rd Kelby Mullen	17:46
13-16 Female
1st Jordan Courter	24:15
2nd Gabby Glinski	27:28
3rd Aurora Keen	31:06
17-39 Male
1st Brian Beatty	16:32
2nd Ethan Laudermilch	16:41
3rd John Johnson	17:15
17-39 Female
1st Sarah Austin	20:59
2nd Becky Shaner	21:10
3rd Beth Martens	21:32
40 and Over Male
1st Scott Thomas	18:14
2nd Keith Austin	18:53
3rd Randy Stroble	19:05
40 and Over Female
1st Denise Holle	22:11
2nd Michelle Decker	25:17
3rd Lois Maneval	25:55

This event was sponsored by The Sullivan Review, Leonard Simpson, Esq., Citizens & Northern Bank, Fitzpatrick & Lambert Inc., Mosher Chiropractic, Hatton Transportation, Peoples State Bank, Mary Beth's West Side Deli, Dwight Lewis Lumber Co., Inc. and the Lake Mokoma Association. The Dushore Market provided fresh fruits for this year's race and the Dushore Pharmacy made a donation. The Laporte Volunteer Fire Company and Ambulance Association handled traffic control and were available for medical assistance. Runners came from as far as Illinois and from different parts of Pennsylvania. Thank You to the Lake Mokoma Association, who allowed the use of their land once again for this great event; and to The Sullivan Review and Rocket Courier for covering the race and taking pictures. Also, thank you to all the volunteers and Booster Club members that helped out at the race, it wouldn't have been such a success without them.

NEPARunner wishes to thank the Race director, its volunteers, sponsors and participants who made this event possible.