Feature Photographs: Runners Taking off this morning for the 5K 1 Mile Fundraiser. (Photograph by Courtney Jennings)
By: Courtney Jennings
The Opelousas Pregnancy Center held its second annual Geaux the Extra Mile 5K/1 Mile Fundraiser on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at South City Park in Opelousas.
Although it was a chilly morning, it did not stop participants from coming out in support of the Opelousas Pregnancy Center’s mission: to provide support for the abundant life of mothers and babies. More than 85 participants ranging in age from babies to over 70 lined up to take off for the 1-mile and 5K walk/run.
OPC Board President and Pastor of Christ Church, Kirk Alexander, opened the celebration in prayer shortly before runners took off!
Vendors were set up in the parking lot of South City Park for the participants and community members to enjoy food and refreshments, games and activities for the kids, and live music performance by JC Melancon and the Bayou Rock Band.
Participants who completed the 1-mile and 5K run with the best time were presented awards for Top Overall, and Male and Female winners in each age category. Winners are named below.
Participation ribbons were also awarded to children under 12 who participated in the run.
Winners:
Top Male/Female Overall Finalist for 1- Mile
Nate Hill of Opelousas and Angelia Guillory of Church Point
Top Overall Male/Female Winners for 5K
Lester Bergeron of Leonville and Pam Thibodeaux of Opelousas
Male/Female Winners in the Under 12 Age Category
Tobias Hunter and Mia Fuselier
Male/Female Winners in the 13 and Up Age Category
Pierce Hernandez and Geniveve Harmon
Male/Female Winners in the 20-29 Age Category
Tevin Duhon of Opelousas and Heidi Guidroz of Church Point
Male/Female Winners in the 30-39 Age Category
Clyde Green Jr. of Opelousas and Nina Babin of Church Point
Male/Female Winners in the 40-49 Age Category
Adrian Childs of Opelousas and Shelly Fontenot of Ville Platte
Male/Female Winners in the 50-59 Age Category
Greg Fain of Duson and Stacey Carrier of Opelousas
Male/Female Winners in the 60-69 Age Category
Lee Hahn of Opelousas and Tina McKissick of Opelousas
Winner in the 70 and Over Category
Anne Polingue of Baton Rouge
All photographs by Courtney Jennings.
