237 Participants in the 3rd Annual Gobble Wobble 5K Run & Walk
This year, 237 participants ran or walked the 3rd Annual Gobble Wobble 5K Run & Walk at the Green Valley Ranch Golf Course. Each year since 2007, the number of participants has doubled in size and we expect an even better turn out next year.
The Eagles' Nest Restaurant at the GVR Golf Club gave away hot chocolate and people saught the warmth of the fire pit. Other vendors gave away lots of goodies. The kids had a good time in the big jumper while others' got their faces painted as fairies, flowers and dragons. Be sure to catch the video which is due out on MyGVR.org this week.
Local businesses and individuals gave of their time and money to make this a great community event which all consider a great success. Don't miss all the fun next year.
The race winners are:
Russel Slade 1st mens, Jay Luna 2nd mens, Simon Escorcia 3rd mens
Robyn Swanson 1st womens, Rachel Garcia 2nd womens, Maggie Doida 3rd womens
Edgar Gutierrez 1st youth male, Hunter Connaghan 2nd youth male, Quezada Paldo 3rd youth male
Rosa Gutierrez 1st youth female, Nora Drewno 2nd youth female, Lauren Sickles 3rd youth female
A special thanks goes to the Food Bank of the Rockies, Fire Dept. 29, Oakwood Homes, GVR Golf Club, Portraits by Eric, RJ Entertainment Service and the Denver Police Dept. for their dedication and commitment to the GVR community.
A great big thanks goes to McDonald's and Green Valley Ranch Urgent Care Center for their contribution. McAlisters Deli, First Bank, Embroid Me, Aspen Family Medical, Domino's and DreamVie.com were also big contributers with time and sponsorship.
Food, donations and prizes were provided by the Eagles Nest, Einstein Bros Bagels, Starbucks, Pepsi, McAlister’s Deli, Cold Stone, Albertsons, Brunswick Bowling, Walmart, King Soopers, and Linweld.
Look for more great events like this on MyGVR.org Get involved, make new friends and have fun now and in the coming year.
