Thanks to all who decided to spend their Labor Day morning with us. Although the clouds looked like rain, nary a drop fell on the 289 runners and walkers. Thanks to all who made this a record setting year as the most attended Run For The Trails. We’ll see you again on September 3, 2012.

The 2011 results are posted.

Voted the favorite

Cookie Contest winner Kara Kauffman (left) holds the traveling trophy after her cookies were voted the best by runners athttp://runforthetrails.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=1&action=edit&message=1tending the 2011 Run For The Trails 5K. Contest co-chairpersons Michelle Fontana (center) and Rachel Wade are with her. .

This was the second year for the Favorite Cookie Contest. For years, bakers had worked in anonymity as they donated their time and materials to provide delicious homemade treats at the end of the race/walk. We thought they should be recognized, so set up a system where runners and walkers could vote for their favorite post-race treat. This turned out to be a hit with both participants and bakers. Twelve bakers competed this year. Kara Kauffman topped the list with her entry of Peanut Butter Crisp Bars. Kara’s name has been added to a traveling plaque.

Of course we (the Run For The Trails committee) were eager to try our hand at duplicating Kara’s Peanut Butter Crisp Bars. The bars have a deliciously crispy crunch with is enveloped by a smooth, peanut-buttery exterior. And, yes, they are pretty darn tasty! But, alas, it is not to be. Kara is a very kind and generous person but she is not ready to part with the secret recipe just yet. She is currently in basic training in the Air Force. She plans on returning in 2012 to defend her cookie title. She also ran in the last year’s race and is hoping to improve on her finishing time. We all wish Kara the best of luck in basic training, her running – and in her cookie baking.

Here is the order of finish:

First Place : Kara Kauffman (Peanut Butter Crisp Bars)

Runners-up in alphabetical order:
Sandy Bridenthal
Carol Carter
Leigh Ann Coudriet
Bob Daniels
Donna Fliegel
Sue Frey
Jennifer Houser
Sue Kirkendall
Sandy Knauf
Blenda Palmer
Kathy Rhoads

Thank you all for providing a tasty finish for all event partitipants!

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Sincerely,

Dennis Gordon

Race director

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