Running for Research

By: Jacob Bobst

The winners of the Men's 5K, Michael Marquardt
and his son, Will.

A sunny April day is the perfect day to get out there and run, and that's just what Montevallo students and faculty did during the Run for Research. The races, which have been held for the past nine years, raise money for undergraduate research. The money is used for things such as funding trips to conferences for them to present their research. There were two races, a 5K around campus, and a one mile walk around the Student Activity Center

The winner of the Women's 5K,
Cori Clark

 The races are known for people dressing in creative costumes, and this year was no different, with a hot dog and a construction worker participating. But the real stand out character was the winner of the Men's 5K, a one year old whose father pushed his stroller  past the finish line for the first place win. Young Will Marquardt, son of former track and field coach Michael Marquardt, made his first race win in his sleep, napping his way to victory.

Dr. Noerager noted that this Run for Research
reached an all time high for participation by
processed meats.

The winner of the Women's 5K was Cori Clark, holding onto her crown from last year. The winners of the mile walk were John Tidwell, and Coach Marquardt's daughter, Elise.
About fifty people participated in the Run for Research, and they raised almost four hundred dollars for undergraduate research. Next year, they're considering moving the competition to Fall to avoid conflict with other campus activities.