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Oskar Blues 4-Miler

Oskar Blues 4-Miler

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March 14, 2015 Nearly 350 runners participated in this 4-mile race to benefit S.M.A.R.T. Girls, a program of the Boys & Girls Club of Transylvania County. The race, organized by Pisgah Running, began and ended at Oskar Blues Brewery in Brevard, where live music, food trucks, and brews kept the party going. Jesse Mcentire of Charlotte and Samantha Simonson of Asheville took first places in the men’s and women’s divisions.

Amanda Chivers

Amanda Chivers

Wes Dixon of Sycamore Cycles with Matthew St. Marie

Wes Dixon of Sycamore Cycles with Matthew St. Marie

Morgen Yeakley

Morgen Yeakley

Brevard High School student Madeline Lefler sang the national anthem.

Brevard High School student Madeline Lefler sang the national anthem.

Gordon Murray and a young participant in the 1-mile fun run.

Gordon Murray and a young participant in the 1-mile fun run.

Mason Reeves and Matthew St. Marie

Mason Reeves and Matthew St. Marie

Karen Lewis and Maria Blakeman

Karen Lewis and Maria Blakeman

Caroline Prokopowic and Claire Vezie

Caroline Prokopowic and Claire Vezie

Julie Lefler with her canine companion.

Julie Lefler with her canine companion.

Youth participants from The Cindy Platt Boys & Girls Club of Transylvania County.

Youth participants from The Cindy Platt Boys & Girls Club of Transylvania County.

Runners enjoyed post-race festivities at Oskar Blues Brewery in Brevard.

Runners enjoyed post-race festivities at Oskar Blues Brewery in Brevard.

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photographs by Steve Barker, Icon Media Asheville

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