Run in Dark in Keller, Texas on Local News and Events LocalNewsOnly.com

August 25, 2003

KELLER RUN IN DARK DRAWS MORE THAN 800 RUNNERS
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Kevin Ondrasek of Southlake is seen coming to the finish line to win the overall 5K run

Natalie Nalepa of Austin was the top female finishing runner in the Run in the Dark 5K

The Run in the Dark 5k and 1 mile fun run benefits Keller's Community Storehouse. More than 800 runners participated in the evening event with 611 entered in the sanctioned 5K run.

Below the more than 600 runners are positioned at the finish line ready for the 5K or approximately 3.1 mile run.


See the start of the race in streaming video - Click Here

The event drew a crowd estimated at 2,500 to enjoy the run, food and entertainment at Bear Creek Park in Keller. State Representative Vicki Truitt was attended, leaving the rigors of the Special Session in Austin for a day, to assist in the ceremonies.

Race Starts with 611 runners.	Ages ranged from 3 to 75 years old.
A number of the younger set rode.	Characters meet their admirers.
The festival atmosphere offered many activities or just a place to relax.	State Representative Vicki Truitt greets constituents.
Natalie Nalepa cools down after win. She has competed internationally.
The Southlake Carroll Cross Country Team competed in the event.	Keller Cheerleaders were on hand performing and cheering on runners.
Representative Vicki Truitt discusses issues with a citizen.	Sponsors of the event included the Local News Only.com news site.
She ain't nothing but a hound dog.	A silent auction helped raise funds.
The Community Storehouse volunteers await auction winners.	The Keller Tribe Show Choir performs a number from Bye Bye Birdie.
Click Here to see opening streaming video of the choir.	Click Here to see 60 seconds of the performance.
Pepper (on left) rest his friend Andrea Hebert of Justin	Senior Keller Cheerleaders Kimberly Lyons (on left) and Amy Hollas.