Beat BC was started seven years ago and has evolved to help raise money for Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana. The next Beat BC 5K will be held on 15 October 2011 The entry form is available by clicking on entry form.
The Eighth annual Beat BC 5K race was held on 15 October 2011. Two hundred forty-two participants took place in the Beat BC 5K event. One hundred individuals entered the 5K run, ninety-eight entered the 5K walk and fifty entered the fun run. Race results are available at online race results. Clint Phares won the 5K men’s race with a time of 19:01 minutes. Krista McCormick won the 5K women’s race with a time of 20:26 minutes. Connor Marks won the men’s 5K walk with a time of 37:50 minutes. Jennifer Simpson won the women's 5K walk with a time of 37:57 minutes. This event would not have been possible without the help of the many volunteers, sponsors and donations. The Beat BC 5K committee would like to thank all the participants, volunteers, and supporters who helped make this years race successful.
Overall Awards for both the 5K run and 5K walk races, in both men’s and women’s divisions will be made for first place.
Awards will be made by age and gender groups for the top three in each category. Below are the age categories for men and women:
12 and under 30 - 39 60 - 69
13 - 18 40 – 49 70+
19 – 29 50 – 59
5K Run……Male…… Cheston Coe 16:40 (2007)
5K Run……Female… Kim Ellis 19:55 (2005)
5K Walk……Male..… Jared Owen 36:58 (2007)
5K Walk….Female…. Deb Rayle 36:46 (2010)
EVENT COMMITTEE : Dwayne & Judy Hass - Cindy, Mike, & Katie Gordon - Brandon & Jane Bitting- Pam Gick- Gerald, Laura & Jessica Day and Amanda Henson