Sponsored by Whitefish Area Property Owners Association and Lakeside Lawn and Landscape

2011 Grandpa's Run for the Walleye

Raising money annually for Walleye habitat

 having fun -- photos below

 440 runners participated in the annual Grandpa’s Run for the Walleye 5K Fun Run and 102 Kid’s Sunfish Dash sprinters at the Crosslake Community Center on Saturday, July 2. 

left: one of the Sunfish Dash heats

This fun run has become a tradition for many families. Families are making this event a regular part of their July 4th weekend celebration.

Competitive runners lead the start followed by fun-loving but less competitive people of all ages.   The walkers have just as much fun as the runners. 

The race utilized electronic chip timing of the 5K racers. This technology allows race results to be available soon after the race finishes.

In the men’s division 19 year old Brian Gooley of Kellogg, MN took first place with a time of 16.44. In second place was 19 year old Christian Markey, and in third was 19 year old Jacob Olsen.

In the women’s division 38 year old Anna Nyberg finished first. She was followed by 15 year old Taylor McDonald, and in third was 34 year old Summer Rehkemper.

Male Participants
1.     Brian Gooley     16:44
2.     Christian Markey     17:10
3.     Jacob Olsen     17:23
4.     Jonathan Sampers     17:35
5.     Calvin Mehrhof     17:38
   
Female Participants
1.     Anna Nyberg     19:52
2.     Taylor McDonald     20:37
3.     Summer Rehkemper     20:47
4.     Ashley Kurr     21:32
5.     Emily Eastman     21:41

Grandpa’s Run for the Walleye was started in 1977 by the Bedwell family in memory of their grandfather, Boots Buthman. The event supports the Boots Buthman Memorial Walleye Project in support of walleye habitat restoration.

Race chair Jenny Max said, “We had 440 5K runners and 102 Sun Fish Dash sprinters. What a great turnout and great day. Thank you to everyone who helped out." 

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Link to Pickle Events--the race timer here.......