Event Results
~ 2010 Sawtelle Stampede draws record breaking crowd ~
ISLAND PARK — More than 350 people from Idaho and places as far away as Florida, Iowa, Arizona, California, Utah, and Texas crossed the finish line of the 14th annual All American Sawtelle Stampede on Saturday, July 3. Female participants out numbered males, and 5k was the length of choice for runners and walkers.
The Stampede is a fundraiser for the Island Park Area Chamber of Commerce, with profits from the event and raffle going to a non-motorized trail project conceived by the Island Park Gem Community Team. The Gem Community Team was formed in 1997 by the chamber and the City of Island Park.
The Stampede takes place on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest trails, with beautiful views of Sawtelle Peak and Henry’s Lake Flat. With all the moisture that our caldera has received, this year the participants were graced with a beautiful trail lined with a wide variety of wildflowers.
To celebrate Independence Day, participants are encouraged to wear patriotic colors and water stations were decorated with American Flags and other patriotic items. The event began with a prayer by The Little Church in the Pines Pastor C.D. Weaver, followed by Lorrie Robb performing a beautiful rendition of the first and fourth verse of our National Anthem.
Connie Funkhouser, the event's director and Island Park Chamber of Commerce president, awarded the Best Patriotically dressed to Arden Sellars. A vote cast by participants and spectators.
Funkhouser said she was impressed by and grateful for the amazing spirit this year from the participants and the many volunteers from the community who worked at water stations, handled registration and timing, sold sponsorships that covered the back of the event's tee shirts, sponsored the kids event, took care of trail and staging area duties, and helped with announcements at the stage provided by Ron Palmer Constuction and sound system by Bill Smith of Eagle Equipment.
"It takes a huge amount of community spirit to pull off an event like this," Funkhouser said. "Thanks to all who helped."
| Trailwalkers Half Marathon |
| Boy's 1K |
| Girl's 1K |
| Women's Half Marathon |
| Men's Half Marathon |
| Women's 10K |
| Men's 10K |
| Women's 5K |
| Men's 5K |
