Key City Classic kicks off busy Vicksburg weekend

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Katie Reese came in first place overall in the 10K at this morning’s Key City Classic race that kicked off a full weekend for the Key City. The 17th annual fundraising event for Grace Christian Counseling was held downtown near the Old Courthouse museum, consisting of a 10K, 5K, and 5K walk.

Raffle tickets were also sold to help raise additional funds with a prize packages consisting of an H.C. Porter dibond of “Taylor’s Grocery,” a private dinner for six prepared by Chef William Furlong, a two-night stay at Duff Green Mansion, and a commissioned art piece by Seth Hudspeth.

Top 10 Overall Results 10K Run (Key City Classic)

1. Katie Reese – 43:52
2. Harper Moore – 47:37
3. Becky Sloan – 47:54
4. Lee Kirk – 49:40
5. Larry East – 50:36
6. Kevin Winters – 51:12
7. Ryan Collins – 51:44
8. John Carpenter – 52:30
9. Wayne Pratt – 57:28
10. Patrick Waver – 59:55

Top 10 Overall Results 5K Run (Key City Classic)

1. Elizabeth Younce – 25:40
2. Ronnie Hood – 26:00
3. Mark Lipking – 26:41
4. Stephanie Lemus – 29:57
5. Gracie Horton – 31:03
6. Payton Townsend – 31:04
7. Chris Bates – 32:32
8. Kelsie Kost – 33:06
9. Jeaneane Tam – 34:46
10. Kim East – 35:10

Top 10 Overall Results 5K Walk (Key City Classic)

1. Ron Roma – 31:45
2. Terrie Foster – 34:00
3. Lee Fore – 36:05
4. Rusty Pickett – 36:47
5. Steve Pranger – 37:55
6. Andrew McCaskill – 39:12
7. Jimmy Taylor – 40:17
8. Becky Bryant – 41:00
9. Ricky Hearn – 41:02
10. Kinate King – 41:06

Grace Christian Counseling Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing mental health support, education, and therapy for individuals, families, and groups.  One of the missions that Grace seeks to fulfill is providing these services regardless of income or insurance coverage. We are an agency with the West Central Mississippi United Way.