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Sarah Facteau Dunham and Dan Lennon

Sarah Facteau Dunham and Sally Woodward

Sally Woodward and Dan Lennon

By John T. Ryan

The 26th Annual Run For Jon was held this afternoon. There was huge turnout with 253 participants in the 2.5 mile run, plus a great turnout for the 3/4 mile Kids Fun Run. Two of Peru’s legendary runners won the 2.5 race. Dan Lennon won the men’s race with a time of 12:45. Sarah Facteau Dunham won the ladies race with a time of 14.23.

The race was dedicated to the event’s co-founder and former race director Scott Woodward who passed away on April 11, 2016. Scott’s wife Sally presented the 1st place prizes.

Posted: August 27th, 2016 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.