The City of Kannapolis recently honored the 2024 Run Kannapolis and Loop the Loop Challenge participants during a special ceremony.
This year 42 people completed all eight of the 5K Run Kannapolis events! Awesome job! They received the designation of “BEAST”, during the ceremony. These individuals include Andrew King, Andrew Taylor, Angela Ketchie, Ashley Ricci, Brandy Williams, Ciera Goitia, Cory Roberts, Daniel Monahan, David Allred, Denise Crosby, Faith Neale, Frank Pancotto, Greta Sapp, Jamie Hill, Jennifer Cox, Jennifer Dunbar, Jennifer Hodgson, Jonathan Clark, Jordan Plemmons, Joshua Sherrill, Kelli Fisher, Kristi Miracco, Lindsay Bowman, Mackenzie Lingafelt, Matthew Minchew, Matthew Taylor, Micheal Fink, Michelle Mikoski, Mickey Farmer, Nancy Demeny, Richard Grace, Ricky Mills, Russ Hoyser, Samantha Monahan, Scott Simpson, Shannon Steen, Sharon Grace, Tori Strunk, Vicki Odonnell, Yolanda Smith and Zachary Goitia.
A total of nine individuals completed seven of the eight runs, earning the title of “COMPETITOR”. Those individuals include Alice Graham, Ann Burns, Christopher Clark, David Clark, Debra Dandro, Donna Safrit, Justin Woodell, Krista Watson and Meredith Milstead.
The title of “ATHLETE” was given to the ten individuals who participated in six of the eight runs. These individuals include Carla Gallenberg, Chad Drake, Christiane Cardell, Erin Rhew, Greg Lowe, Lee Williams, Morgan Milstead, Nicci Roberts, Rebecca Clark and Rob Carson.
A total of nine individuals participated in five of the eight races and were recognized as “PARTICIPANT”. These individuals include Allison Samokar, Anita Emerson, Christopher Julian, Emily Love, Mitch Parks, Savannah Johnson, Susan Love, Sydney Borst and Wayne Hall.
Additionally, individuals who participated in the Loop the Loop program received recognition during the ceremony. Loop the Loop is a series of loops around downtown Kannapolis and Kannapolis School facilities that people can walk, bike, or run. People are asked to complete and log at least 150 miles to qualify for prizes. This year, 110 people and dogs participated in the program. They walked, biked, or ran over 30,000 miles.
There was a total of nine people who looped more than 1,000 miles, this year. Jennifer Cox completed an incredible 3,083 miles and finished in first place. Sylvia Anderson finished in second with 2,878 miles and Russ Hoyser finished third with 2,546 miles. Other individuals who completed over 1,000 miles include Beth Hamilton, David Beaver, Frank Hamilton, Kristy Hobscheid, William Hobscheid and Tiffany Smith.
Run Kannapolis and Loop the Loop are both programs associated with the City’s Discover a Healthy Life brand. Loops and routes are located throughout downtown Kannapolis and at every Kannapolis City School. You are welcome to walk anywhere in the City. The Loop the Loop program is free for everyone. Register today (you can even register your dog) and earn fun prizes.
For more information and to register for the 2025 Run Kannapolis Series and Loop the Loop visit www.runkannapolis.com or www.kannapolisnc.gov/looptheloop.