Micah Tirop
In the Run Chikin Run 10k, held the morning of Sept. 3 on the portion of the Murfreesboro Greenway system traveling through Gateway Island Park and Stones River Battlefield, 28-year-old Micah Tirop led the field with a 33:38 time, and Theresa Saupe, 49, of Murfreesboro led the ladies with a 42:07 finishing time.
Every 25th finisher in this one won free meals for a year at Chick-Fil-A, the race sponsor.
At the Warrior Dash down in Manchester, a pair of 27-year-olds won this obstacle-laden 5k—Jack McAfee with a 21:38 time and Josie Reynolds finishing in 25:54.
Upcoming area runs include:
Rally for Recovery 5K Race
Saturday, Oct 8
7:30 a.m.
Gateway Island Park
Benefiting the Rutherford/Cannon County Drug Court
rutherfordcountytn.gov/drug_court/
Murfreesboro Half Marathon
Saturday, Oct. 15
7 a.m.
MTSU Track and Soccer Stadium
Paying tribute to Middle Tennessee State University’s celebration of 100 years of academic excellence, and benefiting numerous local charities and organizations
themiddlehalf.com
5K Run for F.U.E.L.
Saturday, Oct. 29
8:30 a.m.
Fellowship United Methodist Church, 2511 Hwy. 99
Benefiting the church’s program to provide food for local children who might otherwise go without proper nourishment
rabbitroadracing.com/FUEL_5k_Registration_K7AO.html
Have A Nice Day 5K/10K
Saturday, Oct. 29
8 a.m.
Belle Aire Baptist Church, 1307 N. Rutherford Blvd.
Benefiting the Bruce Gilley Scholarship Fund, sending youth to camp and youth trips
brucegilley.com
