Lake Burton Fun Run attracts record number in 39th year

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. A total of 1,300 runners participated in the 39th annual Lake Burton Fun Run on Saturday, July 1. Noah Schaich (bib number 1099) took first place.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Siblings Thomas and Audrey Hotard share a high five after finishing the Lake Burton Fun Run on Saturday, July 1. Audrey took the award as the top overall female runner while Thomas took fifth place overall.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. With the onlookers cheering him on, Noah Schaich of Fort Collins, Col. crosses the finish line as the first runner to complete the 39th annual Lake Burton Fun Run.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Brennan Pope of Vancouver, Wash. raises his fists in victory as he crosses the finish line at the July 1 Lake Burton Fun Run.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. From left, Avery, Sean and Max McGould of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., pose with their medals for finishing top five in their age brackets.