Fannin runners shine in Freedom 5K

  • Koen Verner, left, was the overall winner in the Freedom 5K with a time of 17:24. He is shown after the race with runner-up Charles Clark.
    Koen Verner, left, was the overall winner in the Freedom 5K with a time of 17:24. He is shown after the race with runner-up Charles Clark.
  • Lila Roof won first place in her age group in the July 4 Freedom 5K in Blue Ridge.
    Lila Roof won first place in her age group in the July 4 Freedom 5K in Blue Ridge.
  • Sherry Roof of Mineral Bluff gives a thumbs up after taking first place honors in the Female 70 to 99 age group in the July 4 Freedom 5K.
    Sherry Roof of Mineral Bluff gives a thumbs up after taking first place honors in the Female 70 to 99 age group in the July 4 Freedom 5K.
  • Lindsey Holloway, an upcoming junior at Fannin County High School, was the second overall female finisher with a time of 19:16 in the Freedom 5K.
    Lindsey Holloway, an upcoming junior at Fannin County High School, was the second overall female finisher with a time of 19:16 in the Freedom 5K.
  • Miranda Roof was the sixth female to cross the Freedom 5K finish line and came in second place in the Female Masters group with a time of 23:12.
    Miranda Roof was the sixth female to cross the Freedom 5K finish line and came in second place in the Female Masters group with a time of 23:12.
  • Karli Sams is shown with the medal she won as the third place finisher in the female 11 to 14 age group. She is an upcoming sophomore at Fannin County High School.
    Karli Sams is shown with the medal she won as the third place finisher in the female 11 to 14 age group. She is an upcoming sophomore at Fannin County High School.
  • Dr. Lucas Roof crossed the Freedom 5K finish line fifth and was the Overall Male Masters winner with a time of 18:10 in the 5K event.
    Dr. Lucas Roof crossed the Freedom 5K finish line fifth and was the Overall Male Masters winner with a time of 18:10 in the 5K event.
Fannin County runners proved local competitors are tough to beat when over 500 runners converged on downtown Blue Ridge for the Freedom 5K on the morning of July 4. Contestants represented Georgia,…

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