Charlottesville Independence Day 5K Race Supports Camp Holiday Trails

by Jim Hart


The 27th running of the Kiwanis Independence Day 5K race was a big success. More than $4,000 will go directly to support the efforts of Camp Holiday Trails, a unique camp for children with special health needs. This year's race attracted 189 participants, who ranged in age from 5 up to 84. The top male runner, Andrew Parkins, finished with a time of 16:45, while Carmia Steyn led the women with a time of 18:52. 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. Pictured above is Kiwanians Bill Hall (Race Director) (at left) and Don Foss (Current President) flanking representatives from Camp Holiday Trails for the check presentation.