Beat BC was started six years ago and has evolved to help raise money for Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana. The next Beat BC 5K will be held on 16 October 2010 The entry form is available by clicking on entry form.
The sixth annual Beat BC 5K race was held on 17 October 2009. One hundred fifty-six participants took place in the Beat BC 5K event. Seventy-two individuals entered the 5K run, Sixty-one entered the 5K walk and twenty-three entered the fun run. Mark Furkis won the 5K men’s race with a time of 17:07 minutes. Brooke Werstler won the 5K women’s race with a time of 20:06 minutes. Jared Owen won the men’s 5K walk with a time of 37:24 minutes. Cara Bollinger won the women’s 5K walk with a time of 38:48 minutes. This event would not have been possible without the help of the many volunteers, sponsors and donations. Several checks were given to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana for $8100. 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…. Danielle Price 36:57 (2007)
EVENT COMMITTEE : Dwayne & Judy Hass - Cindy, Mike, Katie & Doug Gordon - Ken, Pam and Travis Gordon - Brandon & Jane Bitting- Pam Gick- Gerald, Laura & Jessica Day and Amanda Rice