Loaves and Fishes 5K - March 31st, 2007

Published in an April edition of the Mebane Enterprise

Members of the Mebane Running Club participated this Saturday, March 31st, in the 3rd annual Capitol Bank Loaves & Fishes 5K run in Burlington, NC. The race is held to raise money for the Loaves & Fishes Christian Ministry, Inc., a faith-based non-profit organization that provides groceries to food insecure individuals and families in the Alamance County area of North Carolina.

Mebane Running Club member Stephanie Rankin placed 3rd in the 50-59 female age group with a time of 26:21. Her husband, Bob Rankin, also placed third in the 50-59 male age group with an event time of 24:31. They were joined during the race by their daughter Kaylea, a Burlington resident, who finished with a time of 26:26. Elaine Bixby finished third in the female 30-34 age group with a time of 30:15. John 'Jack' Mignosa finished first in his age group and fourth overall with a time of 18:08. Congratulations Jack! Mebane was well represented in this charitable event with resident Jill Fricke finishing as the third overall female with a time of 21:41. Caleb Barker finished fifth in the under-19 male age category with an event time of 23:08. Barbara Taylor finished fourth in the 35-39 female category with a finishing time of 30:29.

The Mebane Running Club began last summer with a group of recreational runners who wanted to meet some neighbors and have fun while working out. The club meets each Saturday morning in front of Sweet Tooth Heaven on Clay Street to run approximately 3-5 miles. New members of all fitness levels are welcome. For more information and meeting times, contact the club via email at mebanerunning@gmail.com.