The Knoxville Police Department held their Freedom 5K on Monday. Knoxville Police Officer Kyle Keller spoke with KNIA/KRLS News about the race.

“This was a better turnout than expected. We are glad the heavy rain stayed away even though I am sure that the little rain was good for the runners. The temperature is great, usually, it’s 80 or 90 degrees. So everything was good. This is a great start to the day.”

Isaac Rankin was the first person across the finish line at 19:55, and the first female to cross the finish line was Heather Dunkin at 26:44. 

Results

Male 0-12

1.Sam Truetken 26:35

Male 13-17

1. Isaac Rankin 19:55
2.Ethan Russell 22:42
3.Tommy Buttell 24:54
4. Mason Hatch 26:15
5. Reid Sinclair 26:33
6. Eli Fuller 30:28

Male 18+

1. John Buttell 25:27
2. Brian Hatch 26:17
3. Steven Day 27:05
3. Pat Finan 27:25
4. Jordan Downing 28:16
5. Joseph Dennewitz 28:52
6. Kevin Wadle 38:33
7. David Miller 47:54
8. James Van Waardhuizen 74:00

Female 18+

1.Heather Dunkin 26:44
2.Valerie VerSteeg 27:58
3.Tara Gordon 30:29
4.Jeannie Bachman 32:05
5.Florence Bartels 33:55
6.Kristine Clemons 35:45
7.Kelli Carruthers 36:24
8.Michaela Bigaouette 37:28
9.Alondra Majin 37:47
10.Pamela Bennett 37:52
11.Abby Wadle 38:16
12.Denise Becker 39:15
13.Rebecca van Baale 41:12
14.Kellie Miller 47:54
15.Samantha Bowman 50:17
16.Theresa Weldon 51:16
17.Sondra Curtis 54:11
18.Ammie Mccreery 54:11
19.Victoria Van Waardhuizen 74:00