Featured image (from left): Runners from UACCB participating in the White River Marathon for Kenya — Dr. Brian Shonk, Dr. Andrew Seely, Austin Muse, Andrew Muse, and Meagan Akins.
The White River Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K for Kenya was held on Nov. 21, 2020 in Cotter, Ark.
According to whiterivermarathon.com, the White River Marathon for Kenya has raised tens of thousands of dollars for the village of Katito, Kenya, providing potable water wells, clothing, and a host of other necessities working in conjunction with World Vision. Between all three races, there were over 600 runners.
A team of University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville representatives completed the half marathon (13.1 miles).
Dr. Andrew Seely finished 39th with a time of 1:42:41.2
Austin Muse finished 86th with a time of 1:54:24.68
Meagan Akins finished with a time of 2:19:11.54
Dr. Brian Shonk finished with a time of 2:30:11.39
Andrew Muse finished with a time of 2:34:54.69
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