Winners of the Circleville Classic 5 Mile Run

London and University of Cincinnati’s cross country runner Nicky

Alexander (25:21) held off Circleville and Ashland University cross

country runner Colton Pinkerton (25:37) to win the 35th annual

Circleville Classic 5 Mile Run in Memory of Jeff and Jean McGowan.

Ashville’s Kali Carney (32:03) won the women’s title with Stoutsville’s

Kaylee Stowers (35:12) finished second.

The top three men and top three women won Lindsey’s Pumpkin Pies. All runners

received pumpkin shape medals and a number of entrants won pumpkin pies

and donuts in a random drawing.

Race director Matt McGowan said he would like to thank the volunteers who have

helped over the years. He hopes the race continues but said the race is in need additional volunteers to guarantee the success for the future of

the event.

If you are interested in volunteering please contact Matt McGowan at runohio@ee.net.