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PHOTOS: Strides for Giving — a glimpse into the 5k run honoring Christy Walters

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Brody Evans, 13, nears the finish line during Saturday's 5K run in Rifle.
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Centennial Park in Rifle was the backdrop for the second-annual Strides for Giving 5k Run/Walk on a picturesque autumn Saturday. Sixty-two runners participated, honoring longtime Rifle teacher Christy Walters and raising funds for holiday meals for families in need.

Geo Mendez dominated with a 16:26 finish, followed by Brody Evans, 13, who finished second overall with a time of 22:26. Desi Kirkpatrick led the women, finishing with a time of 25:11.

Cindy, right, Daniel and Elsie Adams run side by side during the Strides for Giving 5K at Centennial Park in Rifle on Saturday.
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A total of 62 participants gathered at Centennial Park in Rifle on Saturday to compete in the second annual Strides for Giving 5K run.
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Strides for Giving organizer and daughter of Christy Walters, Taylor Walters, gives an introductary speech before participants take off on Saturday.
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Mary-Anne Fulton makes sure to stretch before the Strive for Giving 5K run on Saturday.
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Rifle resident Mariana Rodriguez pushes her son, Benjamin, during the Stirve for Giving 5K run.
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Geo Mendez checks his stopwatch as he crosses the finish line. Mendez finished first-place overall with a time of 16:26.
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Brad Palmer nears the finish line during Saturday’s run.
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