race, held last month, raised $2,500 for Friends of Bedford House. According to Ronnie Gross, of Gross’ Orchard, this year was the 20th year the orchard sponsored the race. This year’s race drew 102 runners even though a rainy day suppressed turnout.
“It ends up like a family reunion,” said Theresa Boyes, the race director.
Boyes also runs in the race. She was a runner when she attended Liberty University. Boyes works as events coordinator at Avoca, the home of Charles Lynch.