Running for Dru

Nearly 100 runners and walkers found their way to Trailside Park in Pequot Lakes on Saturday, Aug. 11, for the annual Dru Sjodin Purple Elephant 10K and 5K races.

The races saw participants run through the Paul Bunyan trail and the streets of Pequot Lakes.

Ed Shetka of Crosslake was the top finisher in the 5K race, completing the route in 21 minutes, 47 seconds. Jenni Hansen of Lindstrom was the top female finisher, completing the race in 25:05.

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Russ Dylla of Shorewood took first in the 10K, finishing in 38:57, while Lilly Beck of Los Altos, California finished second overall and was the top female runner with a time of 47:16.

The Dru Sjodin Purple Elephant races take place to create awareness of violence against women and children while promoting personal health. Proceeds go toward the Dru Sjodin Foundation and a scholarship fund.

1/3: Dan Determan / Echo Journal Payton Lillo of Brainerd finished the 5K in 26 minutes, 29 seconds on Saturday, Aug. 11.

2/3: Dan Determan / Echo Journal Jack and Justin Joyce finish the 5K together at the Dru Sjodin Purple Elephant Run in Pequot Lakes on Saturday, Aug. 11.

3/3: Dan Determan / Echo Journal Russ Dylla of Shorewood was the top 10K finisher in the Dru Sjodin Purple Elephant Run, finishing the race in 38:57.