Beech Tree News Network

The 37th Annual Green River Road Race 5 Mile Run/Walk kicked off the 2018 Catfish Festival on Saturday.  Named the "Toughest Race on the River," 47 participants started on Tyler Street in Morgantown and finished in Woodbury. 

Overall winner Jordan Green crossed the finish line in 29:47. Belle Thomas was the first female to finish in the time of 33.27.  Jordan Green was the first four time winner in the 37 year history of the race. Belle Thomas won the women's title for the third time.

Nathan Whittinghill,14 years old, won the walk in his very first road race and it was also his birthday.

Parker Smith(38.08)  and Delaney Embry(45.20) took honors as the first Butler County male and female runners.

The Chamber recognized Jeff Whittinghill for his years of dedication to the race and organizing the event.

WALK:

1.  Nathan Whittinghill 1:16:06

2.  Rae Ann Kirby        1:31:55

3.  Betty Kirby             1:36:00

4.  Carl Kell                 1:45:35

RUN:

1. Jordan Green         29:47

2.  Brian Collins         31:45

3.  Belle Thomas       33.27

4.  David Ennis          35.41

5.  David Haynes       36.34

6.  Parker Smith        38.08

7.  Terry Young          38.10

8.  Brad Sullivan        40.50

9.  Jimmy Hodkins     41.41

10. Jeff Whittinghill     42.12

11. Peter Brandt         42.30

12. Sara Shaw           42.40

13. James Blancett    42.42

14. Gabi Madison      44.18

15. A. B. Webb         44.25

16. Delaney Embry    45.20

17. Josh Smith          45.43

18. Matthew Blair      46.10

19. Hannah Thompson  46.12

20. Janice Lockwood    47.30

21. Arlen Blair              48.23

22. Chuck Herrington    48.26

23. Jim Green              48.30

24. Sherri Vibbert         48.51

25. Lee Stephens         48.52

26. Kierra Neighbors    50.35

27. Bowen Kirby           50.36

28. Kevin Coomes        50.45

29. Aubrey Blair            50.47

30. Rebekah Jenkins    51.16

31. Randy White           52.38

32. Philip Gregg            52.55

33. Jordan Franklin (female)   52.57

34. Kevin Lockwood      53.14

35. Michael Brosnan     54.19

36. Rebecca Mudd        54.37

37. Nick Tunks              56.40

38. Carrie Herrington    58.07

39. Larry Davidson       59.36

40. Betti Blair                59.50

41. James Gregg          1:01.19

42. Tom Wimsatt           1:01.56

43. Cindy Brandt           1:08.17