TANNER, Ala. — On a lovely evening with a stunning sunset and fast course, Grayson Nails made the 12th annual Swing Through 5K his to lose.
Nails, 16, of Athens, finished in 20:35 to win the race Friday night on the campus of Calhoun College. Nails won by more than a minute over Said Velazquez, 23, of Madison, who crossed in 21:41. Braedon Canuteson, 16, of Decatur, was third in 21:48.
Valeria Vizcarra, 24, of Madison, won the women’s title and was fifth overall. She finished in 23:20 and won by more than a minute over Daisy Hernandez, 21, of Elkmont. Hernandez finished sixth in 24:27. Elizabeth Whitaker, 49, of Scottsboro, was third (12th overall) in 27:05 and won the Women’s Masters honors.
Brian Gallagher, 62, of Athens, won Men’s Masters honors with his time of 24:38. He was seventh overall.
Darci Bain, 5, of Russellville, was the youngest finisher, in 53:49, and Tommy Stine, 79, of Corinth, Miss, was the oldest. He finished in 56:15.
Solid Field
The event had a field of 60 runners and walkers ranging from age 5 to 79, some completing their first 5K. It was facilitated and timed by the River City Runners, which had a solid turnout of members. Runners started and ended at the Calhoun College Health Sciences building.
Proceeds benefit the college’s Student Physical Therapist Assistant Fund. The Health Sciences building includes classes and labs for Physical Therapist Assistant, Nursing, Emergency Medical Services, Dental Assisting, Surgical Operating Room technician and Medical Lab technician.
The race was moved to Friday evening. Temperatures were mild and calm. Other than the stiff whiff of a polecat near the 2-mile turnaround, it was a super evening and event. Reps from ATI Physical Therapy, Rumble and Stretch Zone also were on site.
See all of the results of the Swing Through 5K here.
