A small but energetic field of runners showed up for the third annual Wiscasset Parks and Recreation Department four-mile run on Saturday, April 21.

Runners from as far as Wilton, Searsport and Carrabassett Valley ran a course from Wiscasset Community Center on Route 27, to back roads and then the finish back at the center. Thirty-two runners pre-signed up for the event. Twenty-five completed the course. “We are trying to reestablish the event which will reoccur every year,” said race organizer Duane Goud.

There were six age divisions for both men and women. Brandon Goud, 18, won the men’s race with a time of 27:56. Nathan Gilliam, 15, came in second in 28:12 followed Bryn Doiron, 56, of Wilton who also came in first in her age division with a time of 31:33.  

In all, 16 of the 25 runners won prizes. Top prizes were $50 or a three-month membership in the community center, according to Goud. Added this year was a one-mile fun run for kids age 12 and under on a course that twice circled the soccer field. Brady Mclaughlin, 7, won in 7:42. Jessie Willey, 9, won the girls race. Prizes were a medal, t-shirt and a pass to Funtown.

Proceeds went to the Cooper-Diperri Scholarship Fund, said Goud.