Working Off Thanksgiving at the 5K for KJ Race
Large turnout of runners gathered on a sunny but chilly Saturday.
Large turnout of runners gathered on a sunny but chilly Saturday.
And they're off!
And they're off!
Volunteers kept the runners hydrated.
Volunteers kept the runners hydrated.
Adrienne and Eloise Christy ready to hand out the medals.
Adrienne and Eloise Christy ready to hand out the medals.
Leading runners made their way back to the high school.
Leading runners made their way back to the high school.
Sam Fetters finished first overall.
Sam Fetters finished first overall.
Fist bump for finishing and the reward of a box of Salt Rock chocolates.
Fist bump for finishing and the reward of a box of Salt Rock chocolates.
Caroline Schroeder was first woman finisher overall with Michael Schroeder close behind.
Caroline Schroeder was first woman finisher overall with Michael Schroeder close behind.
Broden Vincent poses with his mother Cathleen Vincent, who was a volunteer.
Broden Vincent poses with his mother Cathleen Vincent, who was a volunteer.
Donna Creighton and Chantal Desgagne cross the finish line together.
Donna Creighton and Chantal Desgagne cross the finish line together.
A great day to work off Thanksgiving dinner, and for a good cause.
A great day to work off Thanksgiving dinner, and for a good cause.
Many runners braved chilly temperatures and blustery winds to compete in the annual 5K for KJ race Saturday.
The race was established in honor of Martha's Vineyard Regional High School student and cross country runner, Kevin H. Johnson, who lost his life in 2004 at the age of 16 in an automobile accident.
Proceeds from the race go to the Kevin H. Johnson Cross Country Scholarship Fund, which awards multiple scholarships annually to members of the regional high school cross country team.