The overall winners at the 2024 Kory Franklin “Redneck Run” were Emma Hurst and Connor Darnell. (Photo provided)
By Mark Carpenter
People’s Defender
The streets and riverfront of Manchester were once again the site for the annual Kory Franklin “Redneck Run”, a race/walk that honors the memory of Franklin, who tragically lost his life at far too young an age.
This year’s race was held on Saturday, May 11 and the various category winners are listed here:
• Boys 14 & Under: Caylen Vogler (19:47), Colten Arnett (21:11)
• Girls 14 & Under: Maddie Easter (25:36), Haylee Wheeler (25:33)
• Boys 15-18: Elijah Crabtree (19:22), Ryan Mack (19:36)
• Girls 15-18: Maddie Lejzerowicz (25:55), madelyn Napier (28:39)
• Boys 19-24: Isaiah Scott (30:31)
• Men 40-44: Colin Smith (22:07)
• Women 40-44: Bridgett Shoemaker (35:08), Elizabeth Long (17:40)
• Men 50-54: Tate Skinner (24:24), Chris Egbert (30:39)
The Overall winners for the runners were Emma Hurst (21:49) and Connor Darnell (18:25).
Walkers:
• Women Under 40: Brandy baker, Madison Dunn
• Men Under 40: Mason Mack, Keenan Smith
• Women 40 & Over: Vicki Bess, Malinda Grooms
• Men 40 & Over: Doug Mack, Frank Fisher
