The thirty eighth Annual Spectrum Well being Irish Jig 5k returned Saturday. (Taylor Ballek | Spectrum Well being Beat)
Betsy Neustifter crosses the end line in the course of the Irish Jig 5k. (Taylor Ballek | Spectrum Well being Beat)
Brian Williams smiles as he completes the 5k race. (Taylor Ballek | Spectrum Well being Beat)
Regardless of 40-degree temps and a drizzle, greater than 2,200 runners gathered for the occasion. (Taylor Ballek | Spectrum Well being Beat)
The occasion, held yearly round St. Patrick’s Day, promotes consciousness about colorectal most cancers and helps increase funds to help medical providers. (Taylor Ballek | Spectrum Well being Beat)
Kara Kintz, left, and Shellida Hancock cheer on the sidelines for his or her buddy. (Taylor Ballek | Spectrum Well being Beat)
“Spectrum Well being is devoted to enhancing well being and supporting our group to be energetic,” mentioned Carrie Manders, senior director, BHSH System Communications. (Taylor Ballek | Spectrum Well being Beat)
Many have been wearing shiny inexperienced, donning colourful socks, tutus and full-on leprechaun outfits. (Taylor Ballek | Spectrum Well being Beat)
A boy watches the race from the sidelines with a inexperienced viking helmet. (Taylor Ballek | Spectrum Well being Beat)
Captain Jessica crosses the end line together with her workforce from myTEAM TRIUMPH. (Taylor Ballek | Spectrum Well being Beat)
Kara Kintz, left, and Shellida Hancock hug their buddy Valissa Armstead after crossing the end line. (Taylor Ballek | Spectrum Well being Beat)
Jane Brouwer and Lori Finn-Ziegler pose for a photograph earlier than the race begins. (Taylor Ballek | Spectrum Well being Beat)
Don Deyman smiles as he finishes the race together with his daughter. (Taylor Ballek | Spectrum Well being Beat)
As individuals completed the race they waited on the sidelines to cheer on different members ending the 5k. (Taylor Ballek | Spectrum Well being Beat)
Johnny Agar waves as he crosses the end line in the course of the Irish Jig. (Taylor Ballek | Spectrum Well being Beat)
A girl wears a scarf with inexperienced hair flowing out of it.(Taylor Ballek | Spectrum Well being Beat)
“It was great to see our volunteers and group members cheering on the members by way of the East Grand Rapids group,” Manders mentioned. (Taylor Ballek | Spectrum Well being Beat)
Jack Cassell, left, and Bruno Nobile cheer as they cross the end line. (Taylor Ballek | Spectrum Well being Beat)
A sea of inexperienced so far as the attention might see.
The thirty eighth Annual Spectrum Health Irish Jig 5k returned in full splendor on Saturday, with hundreds of keen runners taking to the streets in East Grand Rapids.
Regardless of 40-degree temps and a drizzle, greater than 2,200 runners gathered for the occasion. Many have been wearing shiny inexperienced, donning colourful socks, tutus, and full-on leprechaun outfits.
The occasion, held yearly round St. Patrick’s Day, promotes consciousness about colorectal most cancers and helps increase funds to help medical providers.
“Spectrum Well being is devoted to enhancing well being and supporting our group to be energetic,” mentioned Carrie Manders, senior director, BHSH System Communications.
“It was great to see our volunteers and group members cheering on the members by way of the East Grand Rapids group,” Manders mentioned. “And a particular due to our well being care workforce, as many members ran of their honor right this moment to point out help for his or her tireless dedication.”
Race outcomes are posted on-line by Classic Race Management.
High finishers
Girls
Mary Munanu, 27, Lansing, 16:00.64
Samantha King, 29, Belmont, 17:18.17
Ella Nauta, 20, Byron Heart, 23:43.52
Males
Mitchell Klingler, 29, Coldwater, 14:41.04
Alex Russeau, 32, Dundee, 14:47.24
Andrew Benkovsky, 28, Eaton Rapids, 14:55.48
The Irish Jig has grown to turn out to be one among Michigan’s premier 5K (3.1 mile) street races.
March is colorectal most cancers consciousness month. Spectrum Well being gives internet proceeds from the occasion to the Spectrum Health Cancer Center colorectal most cancers fund, offering colorectal most cancers screenings, prevention and diagnostic providers right here in West Michigan.
