(COLUMBIA, Tenn. -March 20, 2015) - - - Columbia State Community College's Respiratory Care Club recently hosted its 7^th Annual 5k Run/Walk. Approximately 75 runners participated in the 5K and kids' one-mile fun run, and five dogs took part in the pet walk.

"Students from the Respiratory Care club spent several months pulling together resources and support for the run," said R. David Johnson, program director and associate professor of respiratory care. "The team work they exhibited was impressive. Club president, Angela Hargrove did an excellent job coordinating and directing the event."

The club raises money to attend the Respiratory Care state convention and for credentialing expenses. A portion of the money raised will also go towards Maury County Parks and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

The winners' categories and times are as follows:

Kids' One-mile Fun Run: First place-Elijah Hargrove-11:01; second place-Isabella Hargrove-13:10; and third place-Isaac Hargrove-13:44.

Pet Walk (owners): First place-Gayle Moore-9:11; second place-Chase Hamby-9:41; and third place-Abby Lukonen-16:59.

5K Results

Under 18: First place-Andrew McCord-14:37; second place-Luke Rubelsky-24:47; and third place-Dawson Hargrove-25:58.

18-30 year olds: First place-Doug Lukonen-30:39; second place-Chasyn Czajka-33:16 and third place-Austin Locke-33:50.

31-40 year olds: First place-Holly Duncan-28:15; second place-Bethany Smith-28:50; and third place-Jon Brady-34:47.

41-50 year old: First place-Matt Rubelsky-24:03; second place-Eric Borchert-24:29; and third place-Todd Dalton-24:49.

51-60 year olds: First place-Gale Moore-25:08; second place-Alvin Doggett-27:42; and third place-Hon Lo-29:27.

Overall Best Time
Matt Rubelsky- 24:03

Photo Caption: Kids' One-Mile Fun Run winner, Elijah Hargrove.

Photo Caption: Kids' One-Mile Fun Run second place winner, Isabella Hargrove.

Photo Caption: Kids' One-Mile Fun Run third place winner, Isaac Hargrove.

Photo Caption: 5K Under 18: First place winner, Andrew McCord.

Photo Caption: 5K 18-30 year olds: First place winner, Doug Lukonen.

Photo Caption: 5K 31-40 year olds: First place winner, Holly Duncan.

Photo Caption: 5K 51-60 year olds: First place winner, Gale Moore.

Columbia State is a two-year college, serving a nine-county area in southern Middle Tennessee with locations in Columbia, Franklin, Lawrenceburg, Lewisburg and Clifton. As Tennessee's first community college, Columbia State is committed to increasing access and enhancing diversity at all five campuses. Columbia State is a member of the Tennessee Board of Regents, one of the largest higher education systems in the nation. For more information, please visit www.columbiastate.edu.

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