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That record had stood since 2002. Second place for the men went to Tristan Lynn in a time of 17:36, and Ricardo Santana came in third with a time of 19:39.

Women

For the women, 11-year-old Ginny Meredith of Vidalia was the winner of the 5k in a time of 21:31. She was followed by Haley Arnold in a time of 22:12, and in third place was Macy Grace Todd in 23:37.

Fun Run

The winner of the One-Mile Fun Run was Jermane McMillian from Appling County with a time of 5:01.

Local Kiwanis Race Director Mary Moon said, “Everything went great on Saturday. It really was a community event from the runners to the volunteers, just seeing everyone come together to make this event great was amazing. You could just see the joy on all the faces…from eight weeks old to 80 years old.

“I can’t say enough about all of the volunteers that make this race possible. We cold not do this without all of them. People just don’t know how much they do not just on race day, but leading up to it as well.

“And the money that this raises, and all of the good that it does in this community. It doesn’t go to the Onion Festival, the money that is raised goes into the community for projects and for the needs of the people. It is just so great to be a part of this race.”

11-year-old Ginny Meredith of Vidalia took home the women’s title in the 5k race.Photo by Mike Branch

Fromer 5k winner and Blue Angel Crew Member, Jay Pulgarin, crossed the line in 5th place for the men this year.Photo by Mike Branch

Jermane McMillian from Appling County was the winner of the 1-Mile run in a time of 5:01.Photo by Mike Branch