Sunday 2/11 saw the inaugural running of the Capital Hills 5k at the CRNA‘s Capital Hills Nordic Center (aka Capital Hills Golf Course in the winter.) While conditions were far from ideal, 11 crazy people determined snowshoers braved the rain, ice, slush, and standing water to cover a 5k course up and down the hills (it’s in the name after all!) of what would likely be a fantastic course with good snow and nice weather. Brian and Jessica Northan were the first finishers for the men and women, respectively, but there is no question that everyone who braved the elements that day is a winner in their own right. Huge thanks to Russ Myer and Tom Wright of the CRNA for their “the show must go on!” attitude and for putting together what had to be the best possible race under some pretty difficult circumstances. Plans have already been made for a possible 2nd race on Sunday March 4 – let’s hope the weather will be more cooperative for that one!
Race results can be found here.