Congratulations to Spanky's Stone Hearth Restaurant for having the most racers in this year's event! Josh Hanson, owner, paid a portion of his employees' entry fees. Thanks Josh!
The most popular area of the race.... the finish line!
The last 1/2 mile of the race is downhill. Another runner cruises into the finish line.
Excitement builds as the rain stops prior to the beginning of the 2011 Run 'Round the Rose.
Happiness is crossing the finish line!
"Don't worry about the hills in the last 4 miles..." Race Director Jim Jensen explains to a group of first time participants.
How sweet it is!
Runners gaze across Rose Lake prior to the beginning of the race.
The roads dried up following an early morning rainstorm and the weather was perfect for running this year.
Heeding the instructions of official race starter, Anthony Soland, runners begin their journey around Rose Lake.
12 mile race/run on July 23rd, 2011 in Vergas, MN for distance runners of all abilities. Jim Jensen, race director, former NFL Denver Broncos running back, raising funds for the American Diabetes Association.
