Thirteenth Annual Kilbride Family Classic
Record-Breaking Kilbride Family 5k Run/Walk for Autism
The 13th annual Kilbride Family 5k Run and Walk for Autism continued its streak of record-breaking attendance and fund-raising. This year's Father's Day event drew 651 participants (290 runners, 281 walkers, and 80 children). More than $15,000 was raised and will be donated to the Kankakee Valley Chapter of the Autism Society of America and to the national research and advocacy organization, Autism Speaks.
Cool weather proved ideal for stellar performances. The top three male finishers in the 5k run were Adam Piaskowy, Crete (16:16.1), Kevin Dockemeyer, Custer Park (16:40.1), Cody McCullough, Manteno (16:42.9). The top three female finishers in the 5k run were Kelly Jensen, Kankakee (23:00.4); Amanda Uribe, Bourbonnais (23:12.0); Leslie Bull, Los Gatos, CA (23:38.0).
Awards were presented to the top 10 walkers who completed the two-mile distance, and every child participant was a winner.
Next year's event will be held on Sunday, June 14, 2009, at Cobb Park in Kankakee. For more information, call Judy Kilbride, co-chairman, at 815-258-9195 or go to www.runforautism.com.
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