Record Crowd for Townsend 15k/7k

The 37^th running of Townsend 15k/7k was welcomed by great temps and a record number of signups.  This year we also had a 7k option, which seem to be a huge hit.  Both courses took runners on the beautiful backroads of Townsend with tons of beautiful scenery to look at.

In the 7k, the winners were, male overall Joseph Westbrook finishing in 28:42.  The female overall winner was Andee Swann with a time of 29:33.  In the 15k Cian Bell took first place with a time of 52:09.  While Peighton Meske took first overall female with a time of 53:12.  Great job to all of the participants.

Like all KTC events we could not have done this without our amazing sponsors.  In particular, The Abbey has graciously opened their doors for us, giving runners a great place to hang out after the race.  Also want to thank Harper Auto Wash, Runners Market, RunKnox, the Lily Barn and Tennessee Sports Medicine Group for being sponsors of the race.

A huge shout out to all of our amazing volunteers who worked the race.  We truly cannot do this without their help.  A special shout out to the Alcoa XC team and the Maryville College XC team.  Thank you to Coach Pam Haggard for everything you did and do for KTC.  A thank you to Phillip Tucker who sung the anthem.  Phillip runs for the Alcoa XC team. Another shoutout to the Blount Emergency Amateur Radio Service group who helped keep an eye on all things along the course.

It was awesome to be the race director of this beautiful race.  I am blown away by our running community.  They definitely showed up and showed out.