HerrinFest 10K Road Race - May 31, 2010

Herrin, IL -- May 31, 2010
(Results @ River to River Runners: http://rrr.olm.net/results/hf10oa.htm )

I traveled to Herrin, Illinois to try out their 10K course.   It was one big loop and an essentially flat course.  Talked to Chris Herrin prior to the race.  Saw several other locals who would make the race interesting.  Day was warm but not excessively hot.  Ran a good race and able to hold 6 flat mile pace through nearly 4.5 miles of the race then held on.  Ended up finishing 3rd overall behind Chris H and a 24 y/o runner with a time of 37:35.  Good day overall and very nice plaques for top 5 finishers.  I would recommend this race for people looking for a fast, accurate 10K course.   

-KHammes

HerrinFest 10K May 31 2010

It was a beautiful Spring morning to celebrate the HerrinFest by running their 10K course.  This 10K course is contested in the middle of Herrin, Illinois on a one loop course and is essentially flat.

The 2010 edition brought 141 runners to the line and the pack was led from the beginning by local running star Chris Herren.

Top 10 Finishers:

1. Chris Herren,  26 from Harrisburg, Ill.  32:36
2. Tyler Keller, 23 from Anna, Ill.  36:20
3. Kevin Hammes, 44 from Scott City, MO  37:35
4. Terry Okerson, 53 from Metropolis, Ill.  38:08
5. James Woolridge, 47 from Herrin, Ill.  38:49
6. Dylan Gibson, 15 from Carbondale, Ill.  39:18
7. Kyle Adams, 15 from Carterville, Ill.  39:56
8. Brad Warhausen, 37 from Steeleville, Ill.  39:58
9. Scott Gill, Marion, 45 from Ill.  40:12
10. Jessica Vonhatten, 24 from Knoxville, TN.  40:20  * Top female finisher

Top 5 Women Finishers

1. Jessica Vonhatten, 24  Knoxville, TN.  40:20
2. Shanna Ambuehl, 22  Kinmundy, Ill.  42:53
3. Jenna Griffith, 39  Marion, Ill.  43:37
4. Katie Baillie, 28  Carbondale, Ill.  44:30
5. Lacie Gibson, 17 Carbondale, Ill.  45:02

This is a well organized race with very nice plaques awarded to the top finishers. 

-KHammes