BEDFORD— It was an exciting Friday morning at Lincoln Elementary School as 311 students dressed in Lincoln Fun Run shirts and some in superhero attire lined up at the starting line for the 5th Lincoln Fun Run.
Music filled the air. There was laughter and kids busting moves as they warmed up for the race.
Along the course, students were doused with water and silly string, and bubble machines filled the air with many bubbles.
Along the course, teachers guided students, and they were dressed in their favorite superhero costumes or characters.
Teacher and 2024 Fun Run Committee Member Jamie Hooten said the race was first run as a school fundraiser in the fall of 2019 and then changed to an end-of-the-year event.
Kindergarten through second-grade students ran the one-mile course at 9:00 a.m., and third through sixth grade students ran the course at 9:30 a.m.
“We only do one mile, and we do fun stuff while they are on the race course because, let’s face it, not everyone likes to run for fun,” said Committee Member and School Employee Angie Tidd. “Surprises around every corner make it so much more exciting for the kids.”
Nick Webb or Charlie Tidd handed the first 15 students who crossed the finish line a stick.
Water and a first aid station were available to all the students if needed or wanted.
The top fifteen from the races are:
Race 1: Kindergarten through second-grade students
- Zandr Stantz
- Declan Potter
- Wesley Melton
- Gabe Pemberton
- Odin Hubbard
- Rowan Holtz
- Jettson Devinney
- Ben Bellush
- Dexter Lewis
- Hunter Graham
- Petra Hubbard
- Cohen Root
- Jason Staley
- Mason Arnold
- Cali Ellis
Race 2: Third through sixth-grade students
- Barret Holtz
- Jayvyn Hout
- Trey Easterday
- Bentley Good
- Jackson Speer
- Zander Strunk
- Colten Abel
- Jaden Baldwin
- Dawson Johnson
- Wyatt Wires
- Vincent Dubois
- Charli Guthrie
- Jaxson Devinney
- Bella Guthrie
- Karson Dralle
Thanks to generous sponsors, every student, staff member, and volunteer received a free shirt, and students also received a Kona Ice.
2024 Fun Run Committee: Kim Webb, Angie Tidd, Jamie Hooten, Jamie Roub, Carlen Guthrie, and Jo Ann Chase.
Special thanks to the Bedford Parks Department for the golf carts and the Bedford Police Department officers who assisted in blocking the intersections.
The school would like to thank the sponsors for this event:
- Bedford Federal Savings Bank
- MHC Generators
- Brian Skillman for County Council
- Bedford Boat Woman’s Auxillary
- The Root Team- Kentlee & Christina
- WQRK 105.5 – Southern Indiana’s Classic Hits
- Curtis Orthodontics
- Jones Family
- Troy Risk
- Second Baptist Church
- Air-Master Heating and Air Conditioning
- Dave Mullis, Realtor for Keach & Grove
- All American General Contracting
- Dusard Family
- Marshall I. McDonald
- Marketing Matters
This afternoon, students enjoyed a sack lunch picnic and other outdoor activities.
