The DeKalb County Fair 5K Run and One-mile Fun Run opted for an evening race this year, trying to avoid the high temperatures usually associated with late July. But the move actually saved runners from having to run in the rain this year. The weather was warm and muggy, but the bulk of the rainfall had moved out by race time.

Runners lined up on Main Street in Alexandria for a course that would take them to the Wilson County line and back. Alexandria Police and Fire, and DeKalb EMS was on hand, blocking off roadways and making sure everyone was safe for the event.

The 2014 overall winner was Jordan Wilkins, with a time of 21:41. Hannah Whited came in second with a time of 22:08, while Lonnie Swope came in third with a time of 23:40.

Natalie Snipes won the 11 and under division with a time of 30:51, while Kiley Hughes was second with a 31:39. Joshua Cook was third with a time of 40:00.

In the 12 to 18 Division, Mya Ruch took first place with a time of 27:41, while Tyree Cripps’ 30:09 earned the second place spot. Ben Snipes got third place with a 31:22.

In the 18 to 35 Division, Josh Miller was first with a time of 25:03, while Casey Agee was second with a time of 25:57. C.J. Hughes was third with 25:58.

Other runners included Joe Smith with a time of 29:58, and Kevin Smith with a time of 30:09.

Pat Willoughby came in first place in the 35 and up division with a time of 26:04, while Mellissa Ruch came in second with a 29:17. Clark Oakley was third with his time of 29:26.

In the One-mile Fun Run, Jordan Crook came in first place with a time of 8:51. Owen Snipes was second with a 9:00 run, while Kaden Trapp was third with a time of 10:18.

Other runners included Addison Miller with a 10:50, Lilly Hughes with a 11:58, Avery Agee with a 12:48, Jordan Agee with a 13:52, Maddox Pyburn with a 14:15, and Maleah Ruch with a 14:47.

Trophies and ribbons were awarded at the fairground’s pavilion after the race.