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In the early morning hours of April 29, the Knoxville Track Club began assembling everything needed for this year's Dogwood race, sponsored by Tennessee Sports Medicine and Runners Market. |
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Hundreds of runners gathered in the predawn hour to pick up packets and ready themselves for this year's grand event. |
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Everyone did their warmups in preparation for the race. |
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The national anthem was played in the lone moment of solemnity. |
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All eyes were on Old Glory. |
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Then off they went! |
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The huge throng began to surge ahead. |
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Everyone was in high spirits. |
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Alan Horton was among the early leaders. |
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His teammate Eric Bell powered ahead down the long straightaway, intent on competing for the crown. |
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But Stewart Ellington had other ideas. |
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Stew outkicked his rivals to win. |
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Horton was second. |
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Eric Bell took third overall. |
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Ernie Brooks continued his fine running, claiming the grandmasters title. |
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Bob Barber (red singlet) was top veterans runner, racing to a 19:15 clocking. |
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Jasmin Keller continued the parade of red and white to the awards platform with her victory in the women's division. |
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Gennie Barrett (885) duelled it out to take the female runnerup position. |
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Valerie Bachmann was the third place overall female. |
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Most of the overall award winners gathered together for a photo opportunity. |
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Thanks to the volunteer efforts of Engine 12, everyone was able to rest assured that things were in good hands. |
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And the 2006 Dogwood Classic 5K was a grand success, for fast and slow, for young and old. Please join us again next year!!! |
photos by Bill Kabasenche, Pete Garza and Michael deLisle
webpage layout by Michael deLisle