The finish line

The Inaugural Racin' on the Rosebud is in the books. Forty-five runners and walkers participated Saturday on a sunny, breezy morning. There were definitely some challenges that sprung up: food that hadn't been ordered, a volunteer who overslept, and another sick with a migraine. But everything came together just in time for the runners' arrival.

The actual races went off without a hitch. The 1 Mile run only had two runners, one male and one female, so they each walked off with a trophy. The 5K was the main event, with 43 runners and walkers participating. They were from throughout South Dakota, Nebraska, and, of all places, Connecticut.

Ivan Marsh, an ultra-marathon runner from Ashland, Nebraska, was the overall 5K winner with a time of 18:39. Lottie Grimshaw, the South Dakota girls cross country champion, was the first female across the finish line with a time of 23:27.

And, our very own Daniel Prendable finished in 7th place overall with a time of 25:54! Let's wish him luck as he begins training for September's Sioux Falls Half Marathon.

So, I'm thrilled with how the race turned out. I think I would change a couple minor things; however, Saturday should provide a good template for the 2nd Annual Racin' on the Rosebud next year.