BOVINA - Oorganizers of the first Bovina 5K announce there were 160 participants in the inaugural event held Saturday, Aug. 3, and $4,000 was raised to support the Bovina Center Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services.
Awards handmade by Tim Cunningham and local maple syrup donated by Bovina Syrup were presented to the top three female and male finishers:
• Kate Cochran (19:19)
• Gretel Hilson-Schneider (20:36)
• Julie Hilson (21:50)
• Hans Hilson-Schneider (17:54)
• Alastair Crees (20:18)
• Thomas Newman (21:08)
Flowers donated by Uncle Nathan’s were presented to the winners of the kids run. Complete results may be viewed at runsignup.com on the Bovina 5K results page. Alan Davidson of Bovina, an event organizer who designed the course, was amazed by the turnout.
“We thought 30-40 participants would be a good turnout for the first year so when we were at the start line with more than 150 people, we knew the 5K was a success.”
The course featured two loops through historic Bovina Center beginning in Creamery Park and finishing just past the Little Delaware River pedestrian bridge, both of which were built by the Livestock Foundation, an organizing partner and financial supporter of the event.
“Livestock Foundation is always proud to support local organizations like our fire department and EMS,” said executive director Andrea Dowell.
Livestock Foundation is a Bovina-based non-profit 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to preserve the rural traditions, history, culture, and economic viability of Delaware County, New York through historic preservation and community building.
The Catskill Mountain Club, also an organizing partner of the event, is a non-profit organization whose mission includes promotion of non-motorized outdoor recreational activities and enhancing public awareness and appreciation of the Catskill region.
The club’s executive director, Peter Manning, who is also a resident of Bovina Center, said, “The enthusiasm of participants, the dedication of volunteers, and the intensity of community spirit make this an exceptional event.”
Also playing a key role was Becky Manning who contributed her passion for recreation and expertise in event organization.
