O
n Saturday, December 8, the
48 degree weather was not
chilly enough to stop the
538 people who came out to
participate in the Ho Ho Hustle 5K/10K
run through the back course of beautiful
Fort Walton Beach and surrounding area.
The rain or shine event was put together to
raise funds for Toys for Tots. The fun but
very competitive event brought out various
classes of athletes who were competing
in different categories from walkers to
runners and masters to grandmasters.
The first 2 finishers in the overall men’s
race was a photo finish with 2/10th of a
second between winner Steven Cornelius
and Nathan Isaacs. The female overall
winner was Katja Blunden. Superman
Million at 63 years old came in 1st in the
5K Male Grand Masters run with a 7:22/
mile while Edie Ezell went away with the
Female Grand Masters coming in first
with a run of 7:46/mile. An after party
took place at KC’s where the runners had
a blast and enjoyed fantastic food, beer,
soft drinks, and live music. All runners
who placed in the race were awarded a
collector’s edition Christmas ornament.
Stephanie Noble & Ben Howze
Lacrystal Donson & Rashonda Belton
Carolyn & Steve Bannister
Andrew & Campbell Rynearson
photos & story by
Zhalman Harris
VIP Destin at Fort Walton Beach Landing Park
Tapan & Avery San
Erica Henderson & Katie Harris
Jenna Reeder, Harrison Brown & Bobbi Scott
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