Racers enjoyed brisk temperatures but a sunny sky at the third annual Clarkston State Bank Back Roads Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K, Nov. 7 at Independence Oaks County Park.
‘I’ve enjoyed running the course in the woods and trails and I will respect all hills for the rest of my years after the last three miles of the course,? said Michael Rottenberk, a freshman at Clarkston Junior High School who came in first place for his age group, 14-19 year olds.
Rottenberk reached his goal of first place in this year’s higher age group.
‘This year I liked seeing all the Clarkston Cross Country runners and knowing that the four of us took the top four places in our age group,? he said. ‘Next year my goal is 1:30 or less.?