The 44th annual Butler Road Race was run Saturday morning in downtown Butler.
In the five-mile race, 27-year-old Nick Edinger of Mars finished first in the male division. It was Edinger’s fourth consecutive win. His time was 27 minutes and 14 seconds.
The first place finisher for the female division was 19-year-old Rebecca Pennington of Petrolia. Her time was 31 minutes and 43 seconds.
Saturday’s festivities also included a two-kilometer run and health walk, all of which started in front of the Butler County Courthouse.
Proceeds from registration fees will benefit local programs for residents in our community.