The first wave of runners left the starting line at 8 a.m. on Saturday morning. PCN photo by Ken Kush
The first wave of runners left the starting line at 8 a.m. on Saturday morning. PCN photo by Ken Kush
Conditions on Saturday morning were nearly perfect as the race started at 8 a.m. when it was still cool. PCN photo by Ken Kush
Conditions on Saturday morning were nearly perfect as the race started at 8 a.m. when it was still cool. PCN photo by Ken Kush
The Earl “Helge” Byleen Run/Walk attracted runners of all ages. PCN photo by Ken Kush
The Earl “Helge” Byleen Run/Walk attracted runners of all ages. PCN photo by Ken Kush
STROMSBURG- One of the more popular events held at the annual Swedish Midsummer Festival is the Earl “Helge” Byleen Run Walk.
Saturday was no exception as the sidewalks and streets outside the Stromsburg Firehouse were full of runners stretching and warming up getting ready to run a 10K, 5K or a mile.
The overall female 10K winner was Stromsburg’sAshley Prochaska as she turned in a time of 50:02 whi…