by Kelly Rogge
Fitness and fun came together May 2 during the 11th annual Blue Devil 5K on the Kansas City Kansas Community College campus.
The goal of the annual event is to get the community more active.
The overall female winner was Lisa Beardsley of Kansas City, Kan., in a time of 22 minutes and 51 seconds.
The overall male winner was Samuel Stepp of Kansas City, Mo. in a time of 18 minutes and 10 seconds.
There were 125 finishers this year, an increase of about 30 from 2014.
Other age group winners Included:
Female age group winners
• Hailey Biswell
• Gabrielle Fisette
• Jennifer Ramirez
• Temera Yimer
• Angie Greer
• Theresa Fisette
• Beth Scanlon
• Mary Ezell
• Seiko Roberts
• Margaret Liebeno
Male age group winners
• Darius Crider
• Jacob Klingele
• Quinn Bott
• Oliver Davis
• Jeremiah McCluney
• Matt Greer
• Fred Zimmerman
• John Burton
• John Anderson
“We received many compliments on the event and finishers loved receiving their Finishers Medals and enjoying the pancake breakfast at the end,” said Jo Mundt, wellness specialist at KCKCC. “The youngest person to complete the 3.1 mile course was eighth-years- old, and the oldest was 91.”
The annual 5K winds through the KCKCC campus on the roads, walking paths and sidewalks. Following the race was the Kids Trot, which is geared toward children 11-years and younger. Activities for the children were provided by childcare volunteers during the 5K, so parents could participate in the run/walk. Registration included a T-shirt, finisher’s medal, goodie bag and an all-you-can eat pancake breakfast following the event. Children in the Kids Trot will receive a participation ribbon.
“The Blue Devil 5k & Kids Trot helps to promote an active lifestyle in our community,” Mundt said. “Staying active is one of the most important things to a healthy lifestyle no matter your age.”
For more information about the Blue Devil 5K Run/Walk and Kids Trot, visit www.kckcc.edu/campus-life/health-rec/WFC/blue-devil-fun-run-walk. Information is also available by calling the KCKCC Wellness and Fitness Center at 913-288-7610.
Kelly Rogge is the public information supervisor for Kansas City Kansas Community College.
