The 10th annual Lake Red Balloonfest FUNdraiser 5K/10K Run returned this weekend to support local cross country teams. The traditional event was back at North Overlook Beach after a 2020 cancellation and a move to the Pella Sports Park in 2021. Pella Head Cross Country Coach Doug Cutler says the event supported the Knoxville, Pella, and Pella Christian Cross Country Teams.

Chase Lauman was the overall winner of the 5K, with a time of 16:35; Lizzie Neumann was the first female finisher at 21:58. Evan Huseman was the fastest of the 10K competitors (39:37), and Raegan Snieder was the top female (44:39). Find full results from the more than 170 participants here.