11 CLACKAMAS PRINT • JUNE 3 .2 0 1 5
Cougar run passes expectations
Story and photos by Katie Archer
Runners in the CCC 5km run participate in various obstacles such as the steeplechase hurdles, slip
and slide, tire run and boulder dash.
The first ever Clackamas Community College
5km on Saturday was considered a success by
those who spent countless hours organizing
the event. Around 40 people ran the 5km.
Proceeds from the 5km went to benefit the
Veteran’s Center on campus
“A lot of hard w ork from a lot of people
came together and I’m just so proud of ev
eryone for being a part of this,’’ said race and
obstacle coordinator Robert Rutherford. The
race’s success was better than what Ruther
ford imaged and claims that next year’s race
will be even better.
Race director Brent Finkbeiner said, “A cou
ple of weeks ago, there were not that many
runners signed up. We didn’t expect as many
people to come out and get connected and
participate as that actually did.” People were
really supportive of the cause according to
Finkbeiner.
Sharing his thoughts on the Cougar Run,
Johnney Russ said, “I think it was amazing.
A lot of people were really happy with what
we’ve done so I feel really good about it.”
Runners and walkers faced 12 different ob
stacles throughout the 5km. The obstacles
included an eight-foot wall, steeplechase hur
dles, ribcage, log run, army crawl, jungle run,
tires, warrior drill, boulder dash, slip and slide,
beam and a seal slide.
The bouiders, going through the tires (rib
cage), army crawl and the seal slide were a
big hit. According to Rutherford the seal slide
will return next year with improvements.
“I think people just really enjoyed the event,"
said Rutherford.
The plan is to have sign-ups starting in the
fall for next year’s Cougar Run w ith the fee
increasing throughout the year leading up
to the run.
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