Nearly 200 participants braved the elements during Columbus Day weekend to support the third annual Steven K. Latimer Families Against Violence 5K Run/Walk that was held at Roger Williams Park.

The event featured a Kids 1K Fun Run after the main event took runners and walkers around the park. This race is held in memory of Latimer, who was murdered two days before his 24th birthday in 2011. Funds raised from the race benefit the Steven K. Latimer Memorial Scholarship Fund, which provides educational scholarships to Rhode Island children who have lost either a parent, guardian or loved one due to an act of violence.

“I am eternally grateful to everyone who came out to run in this year’s race,” said Myra Latimer-Nicholas, who is Steven’s mother and runs the event. “We had such a good turnout – particularly from those who came the morning of the race to register. Steve would have been pleased with the results and the awareness we brought to the cause.”

MEN’S OVERALL WINNERS:

Bronson Venable Wyoming, RI 16:42

David Curry Cranston, RI 20:15

Steve DeWitt Cranston, RI 20:29

WOMEN’S OVERALL WINNERS:

Sidney Montstream-Quas Barrington, RI 22:05

Nakida Robinson Rumford, RI 25:16

Beth Cotter Cranston, RI 25:17

MEN’S AGE BRACKETS:

70-79: Paul Basin Cranston, RI 30:22

60-69: Michael Piccirilli Johnston, RI 22:44

50-59: Michael Yelnosky Providence, RI 22:16

40-49: Stephen Russell West Kingston, RI 23:01

30-39: Brian Kite Dartmouth, MA 21:01

19-29: Andrew Guida Waltham, MA 21:19

U-18: Sam Yelonski Providence, RI 22:07

WOMEN’S AGE BRACKETS:

70-79: Doreen Dennis Providence, RI 26:35

60-69: Alberta Latimer-Hunt Rochester, NY 71:29

50-59: Falia Radhey (No town provided) 30:57

40-49: Michelle Saunders Rumford, RI 26:52

30-39: Jennifer Coleman Wakefield, RI 29:01

19-29: Brittany Moran Manchester, NH 27:35

U-18: Allyson Cole Lincoln, RI 26:46

Walgreens took home the Steven K Latimer Memorial 5K Trophy for the top team with a time of 1:17:46 while Victims Service @ISPN took home a gift certificate to 148 Bar & Grille for the top Female Team with a time of 1:34:40.

The Steven K. Latimer Foundation would like to, once again, thank BankRI for being the Presenting Sponsor for this event as well as Walgreens Pharmacy for their continued support and commitment to the communities in which they serve. The Foundation would also like to thank Professional Ambulance, Virginia Transportation, Pawtucket Credit Union, Coca-Cola, Clear Channel Communications, Cumulus Communications, RI FIT Magazine, GoLocalProv and Berg’s Eye Communications for their respective contributions.

The Foundation has announced that next year’s event will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2015, at Roger Williams Park, Temple to Music, Providence, RI. They are looking for sponsors, donations, volunteers and any additional support from the community.

For more information on that and/or to register for the September 2015 race, please visit: http://www.sklmemorialfoundation.org or contact Latimer-Nicholas at (401) 421-0920 or by e-mail at: sklmemorialfoundation@gmail.com.