Tahoe Youth & Family Services inaugural 5k Fun Run a success

Tahoe Youth & Family Services held their inaugural Carson Valley Days 5k Walk, Jog Run on Saturday, June 9, and it was a great success with almost 100 participants. All funds raised will go to help the agency' mentoring and support programs.

It was a very windy start to the race, which was held on the Carson Valley Days parade route prior to its start. It wasn't just the weather trying hamper the race, a heavy response from law enforcement and fire fighting personnel
heading to an emergency south of the parade route caused delays for the race.

The top finisher was Gregory Carman who finished at 18:28.

Here is a list of the top two finishers in each age group for males and females:

Female 8-and-under: 1. Emily Koster 35:42, 2. Riley Newell 36:20.

Female 9-12: 1. Julianne Hill 29:11, 2. Victoria Castiblanco 32:15.

Female 13-17: 1. Addison Gregory 23:00, 2. Sagie Gregory 28:27.

Female 18-29: 1. Angel Cunha 27:38, 2. Erika Thomas 35:15.

Female 30-39: 1. Tess Janesse 24:59, 2. Amber Walling 25:59.

Female 40-49: 1. Connie Campbell 31:04, 2. Heidi Koster 35:48.

Female 50-59: 1. Ellen Pollard 30:34, 2. Patricia Vo 41:18.

Female 60-and-over: 1. Gwynn Sadlier Guiette 35:25, 2. Christina Magoni 39:15.

Male 8-and-under: 1. Bryce Hill 33:15, 2. Hector Sanchez 41:27.

Male 9-12: 1. Zack Jackson 22:57, 2. Cody Highfill 27:14.

Male 13-17: 1. Cody Jackson 21:38, 2. Dominic Jackson 22:20.

Male 18-29: 1. Michael Gillham 29:04.

Male 30-39: 1. Gregory Carman 18:28, 2. Brandon Hill 22:35.

Male 40-49: 1. Garin Aguetti 21:13, 2. William Walker 26:57.

Male 50-59: 1. Tim O’Neill 28:14, 2. Marc Basche 30:40.

Male 60-and-over: 1, Bill Lee 36:32, 2. Tony Cupaiuolo 39:10.

Tahoe Youth & Family Services recognized veterans for their service and a moment of silence for those lost their lives started off the race.

The agency, who serves Douglas County, Alpine County and South Lake Tahoe, would like to thank their sponsors of the run, Carson Valley Medical Center, Barton Family Medicine, Lakeside Inn, Carson Valley Accounting and Ernie’s Coffee Shop. They also want to acknowledge Douglas County Cooperative Extension, Bobby Page Dry Cleaners, ROAD iD, Horizon Construction and Walgreens for their donations of supplies.​

For more information on Tahoe Youth & Family Services, who serve Douglas County, Alpine County and South Lake Tahoe, visit: http://www.tahoeyouth.org/