Photos by SAMANTHA WHITE

Landon Jones was the overall winner of the Trail of Hope 5K Run and Walk, which was held Saturday, June 26 at the Hines Park Pavilion. The race raised more than $3,000 for local cancer patients.

The annual Trail of Hope 5K Run and Walk was held Saturday, June 26. The race, which started and ended at Hines Park Pavilion, raised $3,498.54 for CAN Cancer of Harney County.

Administered through Harney District Hospital’s (HDH’s) outreach department, CAN Cancer is a nonprofit organization that provides community assistance to help cover nonmedical expenses for Harney County residents fighting all forms of cancer.

Following the 5K, participants and spectators enjoyed an after party in the park featuring local food and craft vendors as well as live music by Bob and Michelle Yunker. The event culminated in an awards ceremony led by HDH Outreach Coordinator Stefanie Wiseman.

Landon Jones was the overall winner with a time of 24:07. In addition to a first-place medal, he received a bag full of prizes.

Other Trail of Hope medalists (by age group) are as follows:

Age 19 and under

Megan Weil, 1st, 30:40

Joseph Burns, 2nd, 44:19

Keira Burns, 3rd, 44:20

Ages 20-29 

Katie Corley, 1st, 55:25:01

Devin Noren, 2nd, 55:25:05

Rachel Gaskel, 3rd, 57:00

Ages 30-39 

Jared Lemos, 1st, 25:15

Garrity O’Crowley, 2nd, 28:08

Natalie Lemos, 3rd, 32:49

Ages 40-49

Sara Burns, 1st, 30:00

Taci Weil, 2nd, 42:49

Daryl Lemos, 3rd, 51:10

Ages 50-59

Rebecca Chambers, 1st, 49:45

Kristy Sanders, 2nd, 50:20

Kris Sanders, 3rd, 50:21

Age 60 and older

Mary McConnell, 1st, 33:10

George Wilber, 2nd, 37:20

Kathy Gregg, 3rd, 46:19