Over 2200 people took part in Wednesday night’s Klompen Classic 5k run and walk in Pella – a new record for the popular event that serves as the unofficial kick-off party for Tulip Time.  36-year-old Julius Rotich of West Des Moines finished the 3.1 mile course through the Tulip City in the fastest time, clocking a 15:36 as the overall winner and top male finisher.  38-year-old Robyn Friedman of Newton finished fifth overall and was the top female runner; clocking a time of 16:54.  
53-year-old Deb Thomford of Rochester, Minnesota was the winner in the female Masters Division, with 47-year-old Ed Tormey of Indianola winning the men’s Master’s Division.  
Of the over 2200 that participated, there were 1651 runners, spanning from 6-year-olds Bethany Schreur and Molly Zylstra of Pella to 87-year-old Nicholas Leydens – also of Pella.  
KNIA/KRLS News Director Shaylon Cochran and sports broadcaster Eric Gotschall were among the event’s runners, competing in the 25 to 29-year-old male division.
The 18th annual event serves as the main fundraiser of the year for the Crossroads of Pella organization.
Click here to view award winners from each division, complete meet results or a searchable database of all runners.

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