Bulldog Trot another success

Published 6:15 am Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Special to The Post-Searchlight

THE TOP MALE AND FEMALE 5K finishers were Kyle Harris and Jessica Wynn, both of Bainbridge.

The third annual John Johnson Elementary Bulldog Trot was a big success.

More than 100 runners from Georgia and Florida participated in this 5-kilometer and 1-mile Fun Run event to help raise money for the school.

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The top male and female runners in the 5K race were Chase Harris and Jessica Wynn. Harris ran the 3.1 miles in 17 minutes and 49 seconds and Wynn’s time was  25 minutes and 13 seconds.

The top male and female runners in the 1-mile Fun Run event were Austin Aldridge and Caroline Kirkland. Austin is the son of Dr. Aric and April Aldridge. Caroline is the daughter of Wade and Nicole Kirkland.

THE TOP MALE AND FEMALE 1-mile fun run finishers were fourth grader Austin Aldridge and second grader Caroline Kirkland.

Organizers would like to send out a big thank you to all of our sponsors: JJE Student Council, Godwin Jewelers, Rx Drug Center, Yesterday’s Diner, the Surratt Family, Taunton Electric, Bainbridge Ophthalmology, Deerin Printing, Griffin Ag Scouts, Pearson & Erin Martin, PureLight, The WearHouse, Etc., Port City Deli, R & B Bail Bonds, Bail Bonds by Chuck Whittaker and Lake Seminole Resort Rentals.

This event would not be possible without the support of these families and businesses.