2010 Cops and Kids 5K
April 10, 2010
 Runners and walkers begin the scenic, shaded route through Fort Clinch State Park. |
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It was a perfect day for running and walking as the first Cops and Kids 5K got under way in beautiful Fort Clinch State Park. The event raised money for the Nassau County Sheriff's Department's "Cops and Kids" program, which allows disadvantaged youths in Nassau County to get school supplies and shop for Christmas presents with a sheriff's deputy. Sheriff Tommy Seagraves addressed the field of about 100 runners and walkers and recognized other dignitaries who were on hand to help launch the event, including Congressman Ander Crenshaw and Nassau County Commissioner Stacy Johnson. |
 Nassau County Sheriff Tommy Seagraves addresses the runners and walkers. |
 Sheriff Tommy Seagraves with race directors Kathleen Rogers and Christina Woods |
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Leading the field was Ian Armstrong, finishing in 18:40. It was Ian's second first-place finish in as many weekends, after winning the Bunny Hop 5K fund-raiser for the American Cancer Society. His sister Jessie, who led the Bunny Hop, had another great day and finished second among the women in the Cops & Kids at 20:17. The women's first-place finisher was Sharon Lindburger in 19:10. |
 First-place male runner Ian Armstrong, who finished in 18:40 |
 First place female Sharon Lindburger time was 19:10 |
 Walkers were welcome in the 5K; the final walkers get a sheriff's department escort to the finish line |
 AIR members Ian, Jessie and Tom Armstrong. Ian and Jessie repeated their award-winning ways after finishing first in the Bunny Hop 5K one week earlier; Ian led the Cops and Kids event in 18:40 while Jessie was the second female finisher, in 20:17. |
 Second-place male finisher and AIR member Tyler Clements with his dad |
 Finish-line volunteers helped make the event a success |