By Ali Moreland
The 5K Bull Run, one of the events leading up to the Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo (NFCR), took place Saturday, September 27, along Nebraska Avenue in Bonifay. Despite a foggy morning, over 70 participants met at the First United Methodist Church playground for the 8 a.m. start. Organizers Panhandle Lumber & Supply recognized first-place finishers in several categories, including men’s, women’s, walker, and team divisions, along with a 1 mile Kids Fun Run division. Patrick Hawkins took first for the men with a time of 21:19, and Brittany Lunt led the women at 26:42. The top walker was contestant “Thunderbyrd”, finishing in 41:11. In the team division, the Chipley JROTC team of Gabriel Halderson, Nation Simmons, and Brylan Wilson claimed first place with a time of 24:45. In the Kids Fun Run, the youngest runner of the day, Nate Taylor, 8, placed first among boys with a time of 8:46. Emberly Baggett was the top girl, finishing in 8:55.
Members of the Holmes County High School JROTC pose for a photo before the 5K Bull Run. [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO]
Students from Holmes County High School and Bonifay K-8 take a minute before the race for a quick photo. [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO]
Patrick Hawkins crosses the finish line with a time of 21 minutes 19 seconds, placing first for the men’s division. [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO]
Winner for the 1 mile Kids Fun Run, Nate Taylor, 8, sits with a smile after the race. [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO]
The team from Chipley High School JROTC accepts their first place prize for the team’s division. Pictured left to right are Brylan Wilson, Nation Simmons, and Gabriel Halderson. [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO]
GARETT VALCOURT 
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