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Ice Breaker 5K Race Held in Herndon

Martin Calhoun finishes first with a time of 19/21.7.

The race was on for the 5th Annual Ice Breaker Family Fun 5K held Sunday, March 11.

The race was on for the 5th Annual Ice Breaker Family Fun 5K held Sunday, March 11. Photo Courtesy of Herndon Parks and Recreation

Herndon Parks and Recreation held the 5th Annual Ice Breaker Family Fun Run 5K on Sunday, March 11. The event was for runners ages four and up. The course took the runners around the Herndon Parkway and through parts of the scenic Sugarland Run Trail.

The race started and ended at the campus of event co-sponsor, Northwest Federal Credit Union, 200 Spring Street. “This partnership provides a great way for us to give back to the community and support not only the town where our headquarters is located but also encourage wellness for residents," said Harmonie Taddeo, VP Marketing and Communications, NWFCU.

One hundred thirty-eight participants took part in the run as they put winter behind them and headed out for spring. Martin Calhoun, age 56, finished first with a time of 19/21.7 at a pace off 6:13/M. Christina Torpey, 26, was the first female to come in with a time of 19:51.2 at a pace of 6:23/M.

For the complete Ice Breaker 5K Overall Finish List and a list of upcoming Special Events, visit herndon-va.gov/home/showdocument?id=8014