Here are the winners, results for Bass Pro Shops marathon on Nov. 7

It was a beautiful morning for the approximately 2,800 people to walk or run in a 5k, marathon and more Sunday.

For the past 15 years, Bass Pro Shops Fitness Series has been working to promote health and wellbeing through its events like the News-Leader 5k, Bass Pro Shops Marathon and Cohick Half-Marathon.

“There is a huge positive mental health aspect to walking or running a 5k or relay or marathon,” Bass Pro Fitness Series Director Melissa Bondy told the News-Leader this past week. “This isn’t really about just the positive physical outcomes. It’s about the positive mental and emotional outcomes that come along with being active and sharing such positive, uplifting experiences.”

Rick Wilton, of Joplin, was one of several crossing the finish line for the News-Leader 5k early that morning as his wife, Brenda, waited for him. He was feeling “tired but good” when they embraced.

Wilton’s been running marathons for decades but had to slow down because of his knees. Now at 73 years old, he has running partner Miranda Hembree to keep pace as their spouses cheer them on. 

“I remember the very first Bass Pro weekend,” Wilton said. “It was only like 800 people.”

The Bass Pro Shops Fitness Series aims to promote the health and wellbeing of the community and all its participants. Its mission to serve includes giving proceeds from events to local non-profit organizations that align with the goals and mission of Bass Pro Shops.

Race results for Bass Pro Shops Marathon, 5K

Overall – Male

• First Place – Ryan Guiliano, 36, from Oakwood Hills, Ill., with a run time of 2:26:55
• Second Place – Kenneth Bowling, 37, from Bolivar, with a run time of 2:47:51
• Third Place – Karl Finkenbinder, 40, from Branson, with a run time of 2:48:01

Overall – Female

• First Place – Jacqui Giuliano, 35, from Oakwood Hills, Ill., with a run time of 2:53:34
• Second Place – Sara Ibbetson, 41, from Ozark, with a run time of 2:54:29
• Third Place – Casey Wilson, 37, from Springfield, with a run time of 2:54:31

Overall – Male Master

• First Place – Lukasz Willenberg, 40 , from Saint Robert, with a run time of 2:54:38

Overall – Female Master

• First Place – Devra Leach, 44, from Hollister, with a run time of 3:24:15

Cohick Half Marathon

Overall – Male

• First Place – Colin Langfitt, 32, from Republic, with a run time of 1:15:46
• Second Place – Liam Lynch, 21, from Springfield, with a run time of 1:18:27
• Third Place – Jake Loth, 17, from Branson, with a run time of 1:18:46

Overall – Female

• First Place – Luz Olivera, 24, from Springfield, with a run time of 1:19:08
• Second Place – Rebecca Senn, 29, from Springfield, with a run time of 1:24:29
• Third Place – Nicole Benson, 31, from Peoria, Ill., with a run time of 1:24:50

Overall – Male Master

• First Place – Tom May, from Columbia, Mo., with a run time of 1:20:15

Overall – Female Master

• First Place – Jenny Russo, 48, from Springfield, Mo., with a run time of 1:39:43

News-Leader 5k

Overall – Male

• First Place – Toby Dogwiler, 47, from Springfield, Mo., with a run time of 17:26
• Second Place – Calvin Kellogg, 20, with a run time of 17:49
• Third Place – Noah Cones, 13, from Springfield, with a run time of 17:49

Overall – Female

• First Place – Kimberly Reed, 33, from Springfield, with a run time of 18:01
• Second Place – Lauren Bishard, 16, from Kansas City, with a run time of 19:08
• Third Place – Macy Kopp, 17, from Nixa, with a run time of 20:29

Overall – Male Master

• First Place: Matt Wegenka, 57, from Springfield, with a run time of 17:53

Overall – Female Master

• 1st Place: Sharla Mathes, 44, from Branson, with a run time of 21:58

Bass Pro Shops Marathon Relay

Overall – Battle of the Badges

• First Place: Springfield Police Department finished first in the relay with a finish time of 3:01:40.
• Second Place: Call 911 finished second in the relay with a finish time of 3:27:14.