The Twisted Cider 5k

08/08/2024

The Silver Strider online presents

Race Review

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The Twisted Cider 5k

By Jerry Dietrich
with photos by Bruce Fisher

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July 27, 2024 – University Place

The Twisted Cider 5k race is staged in an apple orchard. It was a little unusual because the terrain was hilly and the space limited. Nevertheless, everything you would expect at a staging area was there. Vendors and sponsors canopies were in place as well as the familiar TCMA start/finish setup. Like most races, the start was a little crowded, but chip timing relieved all anxiety and runners moved out onto the the street smoothly at the sound of the gun.

The course was somewhat hilly with lots of turns and a 360 at one point. The course was USATF certified by the race director, Tony Phillipi, and the distance accuracy was right on. Fast times were not expected, but they weren’t slow either. The weather was nice. The 8:00 a.m. start helped to avoid the July heat.

The Silver Strider turnout was a little light, but the competition was there, with familiar faces getting series points.

Keith Lerew and Amanda Hoskins were the first Male and Female Silver Striders to finish.

The Twisted Cider 5k was the eighth Series race for Ken Peper who became the latest finisher for 2024.

In the competition for largest increase in “Series Races” over last year, Kent Sizer took the lead among males with 5 races more than last year (2023). Among the females, Mae Elcock leads with a race total equal to last year. We still have 11 races left in the series.

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Crossing the finish line, runners heard their name announced. A few steps later they were presented with a finishers medal. Then, progressing to the timing tent, they were given a printed tag containing their time and finishing position. If they were fortunate enough to be in the top 3 in their age group, a blue, red, or white ribbon was attached making their finishing position official.

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Race Results in Photos by Bruce Fisher