Dibrell PTO holds 5K run
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A group of 32 runners competed in the 5K run portion of the event, which is planned as an annual fundraiser for the Dibrell Elementary School PTO, while 30 more turned up for the one-mile fun run/walk.
With over 20 people registering Saturday morning joining the 40 or more who pre-registered, participants came in from as far away as Knoxville, Cookeville and Murfreesboro, including several former Dibrell students who showed up to support their alma mater.
Emily Crawford turned in the fastest time in the one-mile portion of the event, finishing in eight minutes and 49 seconds. Melea Crawford was second at 9:11, while Mary Roller and Megan Rice tied for the third best time at 9:14. Jesus Rivera was the top male finisher, coming in with a time of 9:37.
In the 5K run, Jacob Carrigan took top honors, completing the course in 17:34. Tommy Kell was second at 20:04, while Jared Dodds finished in 20:16. Leslie Trussler turned in the fastest time among female competitors, finishing in 22:10.
This year’s event came together thanks to the help of many sponsors, including Bouldin Corp., Bridgestone-Firestone, Warren Aluminum, Dr Pepper, Smartt’s Portable Toilets, Turner and Son Nursery, Botanico, Inc., Jerry Greene Nursery, River Park Hospital, Steve Roller Attorney at Law, Dan’s Hideaway Nursery, Coca-Cola, Foodland, F.Z. Webb and Son Pharmacy, L&C Custom Homes, Riverside Grocery, Mountain Creek Nursery and Ben Lomand.
Other sponsors included Danny Hildreth Farms, Lena Jones Produce and Cans, Green Hill Market, Jewel’s Market, Delores’ Market, McMinnville Trailer Sales, Teddy B. Jones and Blake C. Mullican.