1. L-R: #310 Andrea Moore (21) of Clifton Forge, VA 24:19, #23 Sissy Logan (53) of Salem, VA 24:20, #219 Ima Johnson.
(43) of Galax, VA 24:18, #57 Claude Lauck (57) of Roanoke, VA 24:21.
2. L-R: #214 Charles Abbitt (47) of Charlotte, NC 24:39, #216 Stuart Abbitt (15) of Roanoke, VA 24:39.
3. The Champion Chip makes life easier for runners.
4. Assortment of runners finishing, including #119 Marydawn Taggart (39) of Roanoke VA 25:29 (far left).
5. #165 Cecil Gravely (39) of Rocky Mount, VA 25:10, finished and still looked fresh.
6. #241 Evin Guilliams (09) of Moneta, VA 26:37 (far right) makes it look easy.
7. #60 Paul Smeal (65) of Balcksburg, VA 26:51 leads #424 Peter Jessee (37) of Roanoke, VA 26:52.
8. #388 Scott Shrewsbury (27) of Roanoke, VA 27:11, #56 Maurice Earles (56) of Goodview, VA 27:12, enjoyed the cheering crowds.
9. #362 Stephanie Pratola (45) of Salem, VA 29:27 (2nd from left), and #3 Tammy Spradlin of Blue Ridge, VA 29:28 (far right) were among the many runners who enjoyed great race conditions.
10. Strong legs in action.
11. #1231 Richard Reynolds (27) of Hurt, VA 40:28 (3rd age/14th overall) shows great form.
12. #1127 Jeremy Woods (20) of Boones Mill, VA 41:20, leads #1127 Jeremy Woods (20) of Boones Mill, VA 41:20.
13. #1024 Beth Howell (42) of Blacksburg, VA 41:38 (overall winner) looks as fresh as the flowers on her tank top.
14. #1042 Pamela Rickard (36) of Roanoke, VA 42:45 (2nd overall) was the epitomy of concentration.
15. #1217 Susan Barkley (28) of Roanoke, VA 43:436 (left; 3rd 0verall) looks smooth as does #1076 Phillip Carroll (64) of Roanoke, VA 43:45 (right; 1st in his age group).