The first Whitaker Wander 5K, sponsored by the White Mountain Community Health Center, was a great event on Saturday, May 18. The weather cooperated and around 60 people participated.
Winners of the 5K race for the men was Jason Denvers in 19:20, followed by Nathan Hall, 21:35, and Simon Manners, 22:25.
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