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32 City Trees Women - runners category finishers Meredith Perkins (right) and Elizabeth Nordquest. Men - walkers category finishers Jim Tresouthick (center), John McNeil (right) and George Ackerson (left). Women - walkers category finishers Mollie Freilicher (right), Jerri LaHaie (center) and Julie Coop (left) The annual SMA/Urban Forest Foundation Fun Run, Walk, or Watch was held on the scenic banks of the White River in downtown Indianapolis. The proceeds from this "funraiser" help fund worthy programs such as the Arborist Exchange Program. Weather conditions were ideal as the par- ticipants gathered for final course instructions ("Go that way up the river, cross the bridge, come back down the river, cross the bridge, and stop at the finish line.") Runners and walkers were treated to river views and a look at the IUPUI campus on the way out, and a spectacular downtown waterfront and skyline at sunset on the return leg of the route. The male runners ended up with a dead heat for first after the lead pack of four spent most of the race pushing each other to their physical and psychological limits. Only two women runners participated this year, leaving a third place ribbon in the vault until next year. The walkers seemed to self-sort into the "let's get some exercise after sitting all day group" and the "hey there are some cool trees along the route that we need to check out" group. Motivation is motivation! Our thanks as usual to finish line official Steve Shurtz, who also designed yet another highly collectible and unique shirt for the participants. Here are the official results, and thanks to all who participated! Fun Runners looking fierce at the starting line. Photo by Michelle Sutton Men - runners category finishers Dave Lefcourt (center), Alex Nordquest (right) and Owen Croy (left). Finishers photos by Steve Cothrel UFF "Funraiser" on the Banks of Indy's WhIte RIveR By Steve Cothrel, Fun Run Coordinator Men Runners 1. Dave Lefcourt 1. Alex Nordquest 2. Owen Croy 3. Josh Behounek Women Runners 1. Meredith Perkins 2. Elizabeth Nordquest Men Walkers 1. Jim Tresouthick 2. John McNeil 3. George Ackerson Women Walkers 1. Mollie Freilicher 2. Jerri LaHaie 3. Julie Coop 2016 Run, Walk, or Watch Winners: