An impressive trophy awaited the award winners

Kathy Youngren, the first female finisher in the 50K comes across the finish line 4th overall

Steve congratulates Kathy on a great run (4:21:03)

Dink Taylor, the first male finisher in the 50K, accepts his award

Johanna Rogers from Georgia, the second female finisher in the 50K, accepts her award

Robert Youngren enjoys walking barefoot after his second place finish in the 50K run

Robert Youngren accepts his award

Forrest Callicutt was the # 3 male finisher and 4th overall in the 50K

Joe Wallace came across the line 3rd after switching from the 50 Mile to the 50K race

Sally Brooking from Georgia placed 3rd in the 50K

De Wayne Satterfield was first overall in the 50 Mile run

Tracy Rose was second overall and first female in the 50 Miler

Tracy looks none the worse for wear after a 50 mile workout

Steve presents Tracy with her 1st place trophy

Greg Gearhart from Mississippi was the second place male and 3rd finisher in the 50 mile run

Howard Thompson from Columbia gets some refreshments from his wife Mary as he comes by an aid station

Howard finishes in 15th place in the 50K

Mobby enjoys a coke with Shannon Holder after his 50K

Wyche Neely from Magee did his usual sterling job of scoring the races

Edith Reyns accepts her second place award in the 50M

Some local runners including Bill Mc Mullan (left), and Rev. Bob Wilkerson (center) enjoy refreshments in the aid tent at the finish line

Iva Lightsey and Randy Saxon approach the 50K finish line

Harry Strohm used hiking poles during his run

Antha Estridge picks up the pace on the short loop, and finishes her 50K going strong and looking good

Mobby tries desperately to beat Doris Burns, but she ties him right at the line

Antha Estridge and Doris Burns start their recuperations in the shade of the aid station after finishing the 50K

Sally Brooking and Marty Coleman lounge at the finish line to watch others work after doing the 50K   

Bill Hintze cruises along, his good form making it look easy 

Latrelle and Clay with EMServ were there in case anyone needed medical care

Running Bear finishes the 50K

After their run, many runners relaxed and thoroughly enjoyed the plate lunch provided by the South Central Regional Medical Center