Photo By Jeff Nagan | Daniel Runnels, the first place finisher for the half-marathon, crosses the finish...... read more read more
CRANE, Ind. - For the first time since the terrorist attacks of 9/11, Naval Support Activity Crane hosted the Commodore Run, a half-marathon and 5-kilometer race, Oct. 24, 2015.
With nearly 200 participants, the race is one of the few events on the installation open to the public.
“It’s good for the outside area to come here and have the chance to see how awesome the base is,” said Mandy Schaeffer, first place female and third overall finisher for the half-marathon, who is also a government employee at NSA Crane. “It’s important to have events where everyone can come together.”
Although many of runners included base personnel and their families, numerous individuals traveled to participate in the race. Many were students from Indiana University in Bloomington, while some traveled from as far north as Indianapolis, Indiana, or as far south as Louisville, Kentucky, and beyond.
“It was fun and well organized,” said Daniel Runnels, the first place finisher for the half-marathon, who is an Indiana University student. “I like to support small races like this.”
Many living and working in the community remember when the Commodore Run began in 1986, attracting runners annually until it was suspended following 9/11. However, after 14 years, longtime residents and first-time visitors are looking for it to remain an annual event.
“Thanks a bunch for putting this on,” said Runnels. “I may be back out here next year if you put it on again.”
The run is named after Commodore William M. Crane, also the namesake of the installation, who served in the U.S. Navy from 1799 to 1846.
| Date Taken: | 10.24.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 10.27.2015 14:41 |
| Story ID: | 180076 |
| Location: | CRANE, INDIANA, US |
| Hometown: | BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA, US |
| Hometown: | CRANE, INDIANA, US |
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