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cat ladies- Alger Heights Halloween 5K

Two "cat ladies" pose inside the gym at Alger Middle School before the 4th Annual Alger Heights Halloween 5K. (Oct. 27, 2012)

Alger Heights Halloween 5K

Alger Heights Halloween 5K (Oct. 27,2012)

RJ and kids - Alger Heights Halloween 5K

RJ Kroc, the mascot from the Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Center, poses with some youngsters at the Alger Heights Halloween 5K (Oct. 27, 2012)

Banana and gorilla- Alger Heights Halloween 5K

A banana and a gorilla prepare to cross the finish line at the Alger Heights Halloween 5K (Oct. 27, 2012)

Santa and his reindeer

Santa and his reindeer stop to pose before signing up for the costume contest at the Alger Heights Halloween 5K. They were one of the winners in the "group costume" category. (Oct. 27, 2012)

Paul McMullen, Liz Carter and GRPD

Olympian Paul McMullen stands with Race Director Liz Carter and members of the Grand Rapids Police Department before the beginning of the Alger Heights Halloween 5K. (Oct. 27, 2012)

Team Bubble Bath

Team Bubble Bath won one of prizes for "group costume" at the Alger Heights Halloween 5K. (Oct. 27, 2012)

Emily and Evan Linnert as Wayne and Garth

Emily and Evan Linnert dressed as Wayne and Garth at the Alger Heights Halloween 5K in Grand Rapids (Oct. 27, 2012)

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Alger 5K features costumes, fun

More than 700 people running in costume

Updated: Saturday, 27 Oct 2012, 12:44 PM EDT
Published : Saturday, 27 Oct 2012, 12:10 PM EDT

  • Emily Linnert

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich (WOOD) - More than 700 people hit the pavement for the 4th Annual Alger Heights Halloween 5K. The unique race features many of the participants making their way through the southeast side neighborhood's streets in full costume.

Money raised from the run/walk will be donated to Kids' Food Basket , MDA of West Michigan and Fit Kids 360.

1996 Olympic Miler Paul McMullen, who currently lives in Grand Haven, took part in the race encouraging runners of all ages to do their best and have fun.

Donald Richmond of Portland came in first with a time of 16:16. Richmond was followed by Christopher Gregory of Dowling with a time of 16:39 and Matt Sicilia of Grand Rapids with a time of 17:17.

The top women finishers were Stacey Brander of Grandville 21:21, Melissa Casarez of Lowell 21:39 and Laurel Dawson of Muskegon 22:08.

Awards were given for best times and best costumes.

On the web:

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Alger Heights Halloween 5K

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