Charlottesville Kiwanis 5K Race Supports Camp Holiday Trails

by Jim Hart

The 26th running of the Kiwanis Independence Day 5K race was a big success. More than $7,000 will go directly to support the efforts of Camp Holiday Trails, a camp for children with special health needs. This year's race attracted a record number 339 participants, who ranged in age from 5 up to 83. The top male runner, Alec Lorenzoni, finished with a time of 15:51, while Lauretta Dezubay led the women with a time of 17:38. The Charlottesville Track Club, represented by Carol Finch and Jay Wilderman, once again organized a very professional race and tabulated and published results within minutes of the finish. Special thanks go to the major race sponsor, Better Living Inc., and to more than two dozen other businesses who provided monetary and in-kind support for this Charlottesville summer holiday tradition. Kiwanis also salutes Marc Lorenzoni of Ragged Mountain Running Shop, who has guided Kiwanis in this endeavor which has raised nearly $100,000 in the past quarter century for local agencies serving children and youth.

Below: Kiwanians Prepare to Greet Racers with Refreshments

Below: Kiwanis President Norm Gutzler and Race Director Bill Hall present check for $7,000 to Susan Smith of Camp Holiday Trails