2021 Newport Autumn Bloom welcomed 100 runners

NEWPORT — A recent Saturday morning runners from all over the Northwest welcomed the chilly, wet skies and competed in the 14th annual Newport Autumn Bloom 5K/10K Run. The Newport High School Cross Country Team, under the coaching of Mike Frederick, used the race as an additional meet on Sept. 18. In addition, three youth runners (under 16 years old) placed within the top three in the Overall 5K categories.

The 2021 Spirit of Autumn Bloom was awarded to Patricia Trout of Spokane. The award recognizes race loyalty, superior attitude, and competitive inspiration for all ages. Race sponsor Keith Campbell presented the 2021 award to the 81-year-old Trout who received a special plaque. Her name will also be added to the perpetual plaque displayed at Newport Community Hospital. With each year, the Foundation will recognize a new winner who, like Trout, embodies the Spirit of Autumn Bloom.

Officers from the City of Newport Police Department and Fire District 4 provided route security for the 100 participants as they raced through downtown Newport. Runners were encouraged along the route by veteran bike marshals (Glennis Stott and Sophia Stott) and more than 50 community volunteers including groups from House of the Lord School and representatives from Newport High School. Race emcee/deejay Keith Campbell fired up the crowd and welcomed them across the finish line. This year’s Newport Autumn Bloom benefits Newport Community Hospital’s Family Birth Center. Race times were verified by Negative Split Timing Services.

Male Overall 10K winners were Zeke Crocket (1st, 00:35’55), Cole Foster (2nd, 00:37’47), and Steve Kirschke (3rd, 00:38’08). Female Overall 10K winners were Ericka Day (1st, 00:48’38), Annie Frederick (2nd, 00:52’25), and Alyanna Schild (3rd, 00:53’25.

Male Overall 5K winners were Shawn Crocket (1st, 00:16’46), Johnathan Brooks (2nd, 00:19’06), and Devin Stanley (3rd, 00:19’36). Female Overall 5K winners were Anna Jones (1st, 00:24’06), Brin Westenskow (2nd, 00:25’07), Roxeanne Huddleston (3rd, 00:27’12) and Katie Huddleston (3rd, 00:27’12).

10 K race winners by age division were: 10K Female 14 Years & Under: 1st Place – Layla Gregory. 10K Male 14 Years & Under: 1st Place – Malachi Maple; 2nd Place – Isaac Lutz; 3rd Place Chase Gregory. 10K Female 15-29 Years: 1st Place – Gloria Lutz; 10K Male 15-29 Years: 1st Place – Zeke Crocket; 2nd Place – Cole Foster; 3rd Place – Ty Crocket. 10K Female 30-39 Years: 1st Place – Ericka Day; 2nd Place – Alyanna Schild; 3rd Place – Tessa Leimandt. 10K Male 30-39 Years: 1st Place – Adam Arzner. 10K Female 40-49 Years: 1st Place – Kristen Lutz.

10K Female 50-59 Years: 1st Place – Annie Frederick; 2nd Place – Heidi McGinnis; 3rd Place – Joann Uhlenkott. 10K Male 50-59 Year: 1st Place – Steve Kirschke; 2nd Place – Timothy Wiersma; 3rd Place – Jeremy Lewis. 10K Female 60-69 Years: 1st Place – Linnea Hickey. 10K Male 60-69 Years: 1st Place – Walter Mueller; 2nd Place – Bruce Brereton.

5 K race winners by age division were: 5K Male 14 Years & Under: 1st Place – Tristen Dexter; 2nd Place – Brayden Baugh; 3rd Place – Tyler Storlie. 5K Female 14 Years & Under: 1st Place – Aspen Gow; 2nd Place – Aurelia Johnson; 3rd Place – Delight Maple. 5K Male 15-29 Years: 1st Place – Johnathan Brooks; 2nd Place – Devin Stanley; 3rd Place – Braeden Hamburg. 5K Female 15-29 Years: 1st Place – Anna Jones; 2nd Place – Katie Huddleston; 3rd Place – Divine Maple. 5K Male 30-39 Years: 1st Place – Ashish Agrawal. 5K Female 30-39 Years: 1st Place – Brin Westenskow; 2nd Place – Janelle Atyeo, 3rd Place – Jenni Broz. 5K Male 40-49 Years: 1st Place – Nick Flett. 5K Female 40-49 Years: 1st Place – Brandi Linder; 2nd Place – Hannah Maple; 3rd Place – Michelle Nedved. 5K Male 50-59 Years: 1st Place – Shawn Crocket; 2nd Place – Johnathan Wagar; 3rd Place – Andy Huddleston. 5K Female 50-59 Years: 1st Place – Roxeanne Huddleston; 2nd Place – Suzie Coffman; 3rd Place – Kristin Janson. 5K Male 60-69 Years: 1st Place – Tommy Brown; 2nd Place – Jerald Butler; 3rd Place – Charles Marsh. 5K Female 60-69 Years: 1st Place – Pamela Belasco; 2nd Place – Cathy Wallis; 3rd Place – Becky Ford. 5K Male 70 Years & older: 1st Place – Roger Hickey; 2nd Place – James Schow; 5K Female 70 Years & older: 1st Place – Karen Sue Mathews; 2nd Place – Jan Kirk; 3rd Place – Patricia Trout

Links to final race times, as well as photos by volunteer Tim Hatcher, will be available at www.NewportHospitalAndHealth.org and on the hospital District’s Facebook page.