LEWISTON -Scott Brown of Lewiston, set a new male course record at the recent L/A 5K Bridge Run. His winning time was 15:44.

The female winner was Jenna Richardson of University of Maine-Farmington with a clocking of 17:49.

There were 290 runners.

Several area teams competed. PR Racing Team of Lewiston was well represented with many runners winning their age divisions. That unit also won the team division award.

A total of 50 youngsters cometed in the 1K Fun Run.

Sponsors for the race were Auburn Firefighters Local 797 of the IAFF, L/A Trails, United Ambulance Service, Lamey-Wellehan, City of Auburn and Lewiston Public Works, Hannaford, Wal-Mart, Papa John’s Pizza, Dunkin Donuts, Sun Journal, LL Bean, Dairy Joy, Ricker Orchards, Poland Springs, Crystal Springs, and Lewiston and Auburn Parks and Recreation Departments. Race director Mike LeCompte would like to thank all of the volunteers who helped make the event a success. All proceeds went to L/A Trails, a non-profit organization that advocates for and helps create recreational trails throughout the Twin Cities.

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