On February 22, 2017

Frosty Feet 5K lives up to its name

RUTLAND—On President’s Day, Monday, Feb. 20, dozens came out for the Frosty Feet 5K Run/Walk for Autism Awareness, which began at 11 a.m. at the Rutland Country Club. The event was part of Rutland’s 15th annual Winter Fest celebration, Feb. 17-25.
Despite the frozen conditions, runners and walkers were all smiles as they carefully made their way around the snowy course.
For more photos visit mountaintimes.info.
A wide variety of activities continues through Saturday, Feb. 25. For a complete schedule of events, visit winterfestvt.com.

 

Photo by Melinda Noel
Brooke Haley Kimbal and two young runners  crest a snowy hill.

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