First annual Crazy Days half marathon and 5k a success

According to Race Organizer, Jeff Morris, the first annual Crazy Day's Half-Marathon and 5k were a huge success.

"A great turnout and great weather. We had 135 registered runners combined in the half-marathon and 5k, including an entire wedding party, which consisted of former Perham 800 state champ Brittany Gigstead, who I coached in high school and currently runs for North Dakota State University."

Morris coaches Gigstead and James Schanandore, the groom, who ran for NDSU, in their post-collegiate pursuits.

"I think we will double our turn-out next year, and I am bringing in a few Olympic trials qualifiers in marathon next year."

Morris gives special thanks to the sponsors and also United Community Bank of Perham for donating water and the following sponsorship levels: Platinum ($500) Gold ($250), Silver ($100):

Platinum Business Level:

ACS, KLN, Antonsen Well Drilling, Perham Locker Plant.

Gold Business Level: PMHH, Napa Auto Parts, Long Weekend, North Central Excavating INC.

Silver Business Level: Perham.com, Perham Family Dentistry, Bremer Bank, Bob Beseman Investment Centers of America, Inc., All Creatures.

1/4: 5k overall winner Racole Karels.

2/4: Brittany Gigstead and her wedding party bridesmaids.

3/4: Kevin Kachowitzer, who won state in high school and runs for the University of Minnesota Gophers now, won the half marathon in 1:14:50.

4/4: Jerome Huebsch, a 5k competitor, and age group winner for 60 and over poses by the sponsors banner.