The Chandler Independent was a sponsor for the event that occurred on Saturday March 6th in downtown Chandler. Over 500 runners participated and the winner had a time of 16 minutes and 55 seconds.
The staff was out promoting the newly launched publications.
Despite the chilly weather, many came out to take in the parade that immediately followed the fun run
5K Fun Run winner was Chandler resident Jeff Dodge, with a time of 16 minutes 55
Jocelyn Buras, of Tempe, was the first woman to come through the finish line, with a time of 19 minutes 40 seconds (with dog Tucker who was waiting for her).
Many Chandler students participated in the race through running clubs at their schools, which are encouraged through a district-wide running program.
