With a time of 16:00, Peter Anthony, 27 of Mounds View won the 20th annual Lindstrom Loppet, Karl Oskar 5K Saturday, June 12, narrowly edging out John Leaf, 21, of Center City, who posted a time of 16:18. Both men outpaced Zach Waldoch, 17, Forest Lake, who finished in 16:53 in the annual event hosted by Fairview Lakes Health Services. Anthony also won the Loppet in 2006.

For the third consecutive year, Laura Edlund, 22, Forest Lake, was the first female to cross the line. She posted a time of 18:28, followed by Julie Ryan, 41, Lindstrom, at 19:52, and Laura Carlson, 45, White Bear Lake, 20:36.

Of the approximately 550 people who registered to enter the race, 512 runners and walkers of all ages crossed the finish line in this year’s event, setting a new record. Proceeds of the Loppet support the Virginia Elizabeth Ferguson Nursing Scholarship, discount bike helmets and other youth health-related programs.

“Sincere thanks go to the many community businesses that each year provide financial assistance, refreshments and other services to help make the race possible,” said co-chairmen Carla Norelius and Leanne Roggemann of Fairview Lakes Health Services.

This year’s sponsors are: Lake Area Bank, Lindstrom Dairy Queen, Lakes Orthopaedic Specialists, P.A., and SBC Outdoor Services/ Applewood Nursery & Landscape Supply.

Other sponsors include: A*Pro Pool & Spa, David Albrecht, D.D.S., Denise Atkinson-Keller Williams Realty, Brink’s Market, Keith Carlson, mayor of Lindstrom, Coach Lisa’s Swimming and Diving Club, Croix Valley Pick-Up, Designers-Michelle’s Salon, ERA Muske – The Shaleen Team, Fairview Sports & Orthopedic Care, The Gallery Bar & Grill, Goldstar Printworks, Hazelden, Hoolihan EMC Consulting, Joe’s Pizza and Deli, Koehn Auto Sales, Lakes Free Church, Lakes Orthodontic Assoc., P.A., Lindstrom Antique Mall, Lindstrom Foods, Lindstrom Muni, Mainstreet Bank, Northwoods Chiropractic, Plastic Products, Co., Inc., Pleasant Valley Orchard, Remax, The RiverBank, MN, Security State Bank of Marine, Shipp Dental, St. Croix Stone, Swedish Inn, Total Eye Care, Viking Coca Cola, Wally Carlson & Sons Inc. BP, and Weight Watchers-Christy Klun and Xcel Energy.

RACE RESULTS

Held Saturday, July 12, Lindstrom, Minn. 512 runners (a new record for this race) crossed the finish line.

Overall male winner: Peter Anthony, Mounds View, 27, 16:00; Overall female winner: Laura Edlund, 22, Forest Lake, 18:28

Complete race results are available at pickleevents.com.

Following are the first, second and third place medal winners in each age category:

MALES

Age 10 and under

Cole Rau, 10, Hugo, 23:37

Cole Herbert, 10, Marine on St. Croix, 23:53

Cole Jackson, 9, Forest Lake, 27:53

11-13

Andy Magnuson, 12, Lindstrom, 19:29

Jake Anderson, 11, Hugo, 23:19

Joe Kimlinger, 11, Lindstrom, 23:31

14-16

Joe Jackson, 14, Forest Lake, 18:48

Eric Herbert, 14, Marine on St. Croix, 19:02

Nathan Merrier, 14, Scandia, 21:14

17-19

Zach Waldoch, 17, Forest Lake, 16:53

Andrew Carlson, 18, White Bear Lake, 17:23

Dave Medina, 17, Forest Lake, 18:27

20-29

Peter Anthony, 27, Mounds View, 16:00

John Leaf, 21, Center City, 16:18

Chris Lutz, 23, Pien City, 17:20

30-39

Tim Staloch, 38, Monticello, 20:26

Rani Waldoch, 33, Lindstrom, 20:51

Ben Riley, 36, Inver Grove Heights, 31:39

40-49

Steve Magnuson, 41, Lindstrom, 18:45

Raymond Mitchell, 43, Chisago City, 19:16

Bryan Lueth, 46, North Branch, 20:13

50-59

Bruce Manske, 52, Lindstrom, 20:54

Jim Birkholz, 54, Shafer, 21:15

Mark Holl, 50, Scandia, 21:22

60 - 69

Wayne Magnuson, 60, Bloomington, 23:54

Rick Schmidt, 62, Lindstrom, 24:59

Charlie Bryse, 62, Somerset, Wis., 25:21

70 - 79

Rollie Westman, 76, Center City, 32:58

Dayle DeClercq, 75, Center City, 50:44

80 and over

Lloyd Young, 84, Pine City, 27:00

Delbert Leaf, 81, White Bear Lake, 56:36

FEMALES

Age 10 and under

Hannah Nordby, 10, Center City, 24:23

Eliana Welbes, 10, Richfield, 29:45

Madilyn Anderson, 9, Wyoming, 29:59

11-13

Madisen Vukich, 13, Lindstrom, 24:20

Kaylee Ryan, 13, Lindstrom, 24:47

Autum Lefever, 13, Isanti, 26:56

14-16

Chelsea Johnson, 16, North Branch, 20:41

Danielle Vitali, 16, Chisago City, 23;04

Mariea Haselbauer, 16, Scandia, 23:58

17-19

Andrea Brelje, 19, Chisago City, 22:13

Kristen Tengwall, 19, Lindstrom, 22:33

Megan Gooley, 18, Forest Lake, 24:57

20-29

Laura Edlund, 22, Forest Lake, 18:28

Rachel Charpentier, 23, Scandia, 21:00

Stacey Hall, 27, Maple Grove, 21:26

30-39

Nicole Devries, 32, Lindsrom, 23:52

Lois O’Brien, 33, Lindstrom, 23:56

Amy Gralish, 28, Chisago City, 23:58

40-49

Julie Ryan, 41, Lindstrom, 19:52

Laura Carlson, 45, White Bear Lake, 20:36

Clara Mata, 42, Lindstrom, 22:44

50-59

Karen Manske, 52, Lindstrom, 20:48

Sue Leaf, 55, Center City, 24:33

Gail Wilson, 56, Chisago City, 26:46

60-69

Caroline Norelius, 62, Lindstrom, 31:27

Carole Ostlie, 65, Chisago City, 33:42

Margo Froelich, 65, Stacy, 34:08

70 - 79

Carol Dahlquist, 72, Roseville, 31:56

Lois Degonda, 73, Chisago City, 34:22

Pat Wahlgren, 73, Lindstrom, 36:15

80 and over

Lorraine Leaf, 81, White Bear Lake, 56:36