Runners & Walkers Race In Scott Carlson 5K To Help Fight ALS

Ken Bell

By Nick Coit

ncoit@abc6.com

Nearly 500 runners and walkers taking part in the Scott Carlson 5K at Goddard Park in Warwick Saturday. The event raises money to help fight ALS, a disease that took the life of Scott Carlson at age 39. In the 17 years the race has been put together, nearly a half million dollars has been raised. ABC6 Sports Director Ken Bell was the emcee for the event.

William Sanders of Wethersfield, RI, was the men’s winner with a time of 14:59.8. Carly Wynn was the women’s winner, finishing in 19:17.4.

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