"Let the games begin . . . . no matter what your loyalties, don your school colors and run 3.1 miles . . . with pride and perseverance!" The Westerville Game Day 5K, formerly the Buckeye Bash, kicked off the intense end of football season rivalries with a great November run through the residential area surrounding Westerville Central High School. The Columbus Running Company sponsored event benefits the Westerville Central Cross Country programs. This year's event on Saturday, November 20, attracted 433 runners who ran in 32 degree temp and a thick fog on a fast course. Numerous colleges were represented including some Iowa, Notre Dame, Michigan, and Butler alums and fans among the numerous OSU fans, students, and alumni. Jason Oswalt, a University of Akron runner, was the overall winner, finishing in 15:13.2. Rose Anne finished 7 of 16 in the "50 and over" Age Group and was the 4th oldest female runner/walker participating. There were 9 runners in the 60 and over age group. Jack O'Handley, 70, won the Age Group; finishing 147 over-all. Ted finished 7th in this Age Group as the 3rd oldest participant. This is one of our favorite races! "Run long . . . and taper!"
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