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Laker, Umholtz win at Salmon Run Series 4

Chase Laker won the fourth race in the Salmon Run Series on Wednesday, July 31, at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna.

Laker covered the course, which was a little short of 5 kilometers, in 16 minutes, 42 seconds, while Collin Atkinson was second in 17:04.

Aurelia Umholtz was the top woman at 21:14, which also was sixth overall.

The race had 38 finishers.

The finale of the series is Wednesday, Aug. 7, at the Skyview Middle School trailhead of Tsalteshi Trails.

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Check-in for the race is from 5:30 to 6 p.m. There is a 1-kilometer kids race at 6 p.m., with a $5 cash donation suggested.

The 5-kilometer race starts at 6:15 p.m. and is $15, with various discounts available.

Registration is available at kenaiwatershed.org, and also on the day of the race.

Salmon Run Series 4

Wednesday, July 31, at Tsalteshi Trails

1. Chase Laker, 16 minutes, 42 seconds; 2. Collin Atkinson, 17:04; 3. Eli Hutchison, 18:56; 4. Nate Hibberd, 19:10; 5. Niko Zlotnik, 21:12; 6. Aurelia Umholtz, 21:14; 7. Ben Meyer, 21:41; 8. Rustin Hitchcock, 22:09; 9. Morgan Aldridge, 22:48; 10. Corbyn Crisp, 22:30; 11. Aaron Bates, 22:36; 12. Jared Olsen, 22:39; 13. Shiloh Zichko, 23:23; 14. Jeffrey Helminiak, 22:30; 15. Scott Sumner, 23:40; 16. Leif Laker, 24:25; 17. Ben McGarry, 24:27; 18. Tobias Wilson, 25:21; 19. Carl Kincaid, 25:35; 20. Ben Hanson, 25:53; 21. Ryan Singh, 26:13; 22. Amber Ortiz, 26:13; 23. Julie Laker, 26:17; 24. Chris Richter, 27:07; 25. Emily Richter, 27:18.

26. Gina Smith, 28:24; 27. Jessica Evans, 28:32; 28. Cindy Miller, 29:19; 29. Jamie Nelson, 31:14; 30. Arielle Dera, 32:07; 31. Tamara Hibbard, 32:09; 32. Jack Dera, 32:52; 33. Jenn Dera, 32:54; 34. Jenna Fabian, 35:06; 35. Jane Adkins, 50:28; 36. Kennedy Farmer, 53:12; 37. Rowan Yorkston, 53:12; 38. Mikey Stone, 53:12.

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