The sun was shining for 11th Annual Gorham Lions Club 5K/10K race which was held on Saturday May 4. This year, the race was held in honor of Wayne “Pooch” Drown and the proceeds will be donated to Special Olympics, an organization near and dear to Pooch.

Gorham residents from all age groups took part in the race. Notably, Travis Matheson, 17, took first place overall in the 5K. Age group winners from Gorham for the 5K are as follows: Courtney Burns (Female Age 20-29) and Lisa Burns (Female Age 50-59). Tyler Matheson (Male Age 1-14), Michael Matheson (Male Age 50-59), and Mike Towle (Male Age 70-99).

The 10K Overall Male Winner was Joe Britton. Age Group winners are as follows: Margaret Crider (Female Age 30-39), Linda Whitten (Female Age 60-69) and Bruce Hepler (Male Age Group 50-59).

5K results: Travis Matheson 20:59, Mike Towle 23:46, Tyler Matheson 25:41, Michael Matheson 25:43, Harvey Crider 29:04, Harrison Crider 29:18, Matt Nelson 30:24, James Stone 33:04, Olivia Mason 36:37, Kate Mason 36:39, Lisa Burns 37:58, Courtney Burns 38:14, Abigail Fecteau 41:00, Claire Rancourt 41:03, Laura Lossie 41:05.

10K results: Margaret Crider 52:40s, Joe Britton 53:41, Bruce Hepler 57:33, Linda Whitten 58:10, Jennifer Barrows 1:03:44.