WASHINGTON COUNTY – Runners and walkers from all over the county laced up their shoes on a bright, sunny morning to test their speed, burn some calories or to help a good cause at one of the several runs and walks held in the area Saturday.
From Springdale to Ivins and many places in between, Washington County residents and guests put a spring in their step and headed out the door to enjoy a morning in the sun and on the run.
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Videocast by Melissa Anderson, St. George News and KCSG
Turnout was good and atmospheres were friendly and fun at several races organized to raise funds for local charities like Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Society, the Utah Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America and Washington County’s Junior ROTC.
“I am happily amazed at the turnout,” Alzheimer’s and Dementia Society Executive President LuAnn Lundquist said of the “Support Your Local Grandparent” walk at Tonaquint Park, which played on the Western theme of “Support Your Local Sheriff.”
Other runs, like the Big Brothers Big Sisters Mustache Dash, saw racers don lime green and purple mustaches as they took off down the path at Crosby Family Confluence Park, while the “Walk to End Lupus Now” event held at Vernon Worthen Park created a party atmosphere with food, supporters and live music.
In Ivins, the Southern Utah Veterans Home hosted its first annual Veterans Day 5K and 1-mile run/walk to honor veterans and pay tribute to them, Breanna Sutherland, veterans home admissions coordinator, said.
The veterans race was also organized in support of future servicemen, and proceeds from the event were donated to the Junior ROTC of Washington County, Sutherland said.
St. George News and KCSG Television videographer Melissa Anderson contributed to this report.
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Staff and residents of the Southern Utah Veterans Home as well as members of the junior ROTC of Washington County and community members participate in the Veterans Day 5K and 1-mile race, Ivins, Utah, Nov. 8, 2014 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Staff and residents of the Southern Utah Veterans Home as well as members of the junior ROTC of Washington County and community members participate in the Veterans Day 5K and 1-mile race, Ivins, Utah, Nov. 8, 2014 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
The Olson girls pose for a photo before singing the national anthem at Veterans Day 5K and 1-mile race, Ivins, Utah, Nov. 8, 2014 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
The color guard made up of members of the junior ROTC post the colors at the Veterans Day 5K and 1-mile race, Ivins, Utah, Nov. 8, 2014 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
The color guard made up of members of the junior ROTC post the colors at the Veterans Day 5K and 1-mile race, Ivins, Utah, Nov. 8, 2014 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Staff and residents of the Southern Utah Veterans Home as well as members of the junior ROTC of Washington County and community members participate in the Veterans Day 5K and 1-mile race, Ivins, Utah, Nov. 8, 2014 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Staff and residents of the Southern Utah Veterans Home as well as members of the junior ROTC of Washington County and community members participate in the Veterans Day 5K and 1-mile race, Ivins, Utah, Nov. 8, 2014 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Staff and residents of the Southern Utah Veterans Home as well as members of the junior ROTC of Washington County and community members participate in the Veterans Day 5K and 1-mile race, Ivins, Utah, Nov. 8, 2014 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Staff and residents of the Southern Utah Veterans Home as well as members of the junior ROTC of Washington County and community members participate in the Veterans Day 5K and 1-mile race, Ivins, Utah, Nov. 8, 2014 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Staff and residents of the Southern Utah Veterans Home as well as members of the junior ROTC of Washington County and community members participate in the Veterans Day 5K and 1-mile race, Ivins, Utah, Nov. 8, 2014 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Staff and residents of the Southern Utah Veterans Home as well as members of the junior ROTC of Washington County and community members participate in the first annual Veteran's Day 5K and one mile race, Ivins, Utah, Nov. 8, 2014 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Staff and residents of the Southern Utah Veterans Home as well as members of the junior ROTC of Washington County and community members participate in the first annual Veterans Day 5K and 1-mile race, Ivins, Utah, Nov. 8, 2014 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Staff and residents of the Southern Utah Veterans Home as well as members of the junior ROTC of Washington County and community members participate in the first annual Veterans Day 5K and 1-mile race, Ivins, Utah, Nov. 8, 2014 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Staff and residents of the Southern Utah Veterans Home as well as members of the junior ROTC of Washington County and community members participate in the Veterans Day 5K and 1-mile race, Ivins, Utah, Nov. 8, 2014 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Staff and residents of the Southern Utah Veterans Home as well as members of the junior ROTC of Washington County and community members participate in the Veterans Day 5K and 1-mile race, Ivins, Utah, Nov. 8, 2014 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Staff and residents of the Southern Utah Veterans Home as well as members of the junior ROTC of Washington County and community members participate in the Veterans Day 5K and 1-mile race, Ivins, Utah, Nov. 8, 2014 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Staff and residents of the Southern Utah Veterans Home as well as members of the junior ROTC of Washington County and community members participate in the Veterans Day 5K and 1-mile race, Ivins, Utah, Nov. 8, 2014 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Staff and residents of the Southern Utah Veterans Home as well as members of the junior ROTC of Washington County and community members participate in the Veterans Day 5K and 1-mile race, Ivins, Utah, Nov. 8, 2014 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Staff and residents of the Southern Utah Veterans Home as well as members of the junior ROTC of Washington County and community members participate in the Veterans Day 5K and 1-mile race, Ivins, Utah, Nov. 8, 2014 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Runners and walkers gather at Tonaquint Park to participate in the Alzheimer's and Dementia Society's "Support Your Local Grandparent" fun run/walk, St. George, Utah, Nov. 8, 2014 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Runners and walkers gather at Tonaquint Park to participate in the Alzheimer's and Dementia Society's "Support Your Local Grandparent" fun run/walk, St. George, Utah, Nov. 8, 2014 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
L-R Lee Glenn, Bill Hintz, Lynn Anderson and Eileen Glenn representing the Sun River team at the "Support Your Local Grandparent" walk to prevent Alzheimers and dementia, St. George, Utah, Nov. 8, 2014 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Runners and walkers gather at Tonaquint Park to participate in the Alzheimer's and Dementia Society's "Support Your Local Grandparent" fun run/walk, St. George, Utah, Nov. 8, 2014 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Runners and walkers gather at Tonaquint Park to participate in the Alzheimer's and Dementia Society's "Support Your Local Grandparent" fun run/walk, St. George, Utah, Nov. 8, 2014 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Signs at the "Support Your Local Grandparent" run/walk mark the course and inform participants how their donations help others, St. George, Utah, Nov. 8, 2014 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Runners and walkers gather at Tonaquint Park to participate in the Alzheimer's and Dementia Society's "Support Your Local Grandparent" fun run/walk, St. George, Utah, Nov. 8, 2014 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Runners and walkers gather at Tonaquint Park to participate in the Alzheimer's and Dementia Society's "Support Your Local Grandparent" fun run/walk, St. George, Utah, Nov. 8, 2014 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Runners and walkers gather at Tonaquint Park to participate in the Alzheimer's and Dementia Society's "Support Your Local Grandparent" fun run/walk, St. George, Utah, Nov. 8, 2014 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Runners and walkers gather at Tonaquint Park to participate in the Alzheimer's and Dementia Society's "Support Your Local Grandparent" fun run/walk, St. George, Utah, Nov. 8, 2014 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
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Thats a shame dancing is illegal here because you could of had a fund raising dance…. but dancing is an arrestable offence
Holly thank you for covering our Walk to Support Your Local Grandparents. It was well written and the photographs were wonderful. They showed the fun and the great support our community has for our seniors. Your excellent coverage is greatly appreciated.