Each Halloween, Central Point School District’s entire 4^th and 5^th grade population–over 700 kids– participates in the Sams Valley Mini Marathon.  The race was established in 1974, making it among the oldest distance races in Oregon. A hardy thanks to West Orthodontics of Medford, our extremely generous sponsor. Thanks also to Grizzley Peak Timing, First Student, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, Crater XCountry, and all the participating teachers and staff for promoting health and fitness in School District 6!

This year’s race was won by Trey Bury of Sams Valley Elementary in a time of 22 minutes and 43 seconds.. The girls’ race was won by Autzen Ostroskie of CPE in a time of 23 minutes and 51 seconds, while Maggie Payer finished 3rd and Esly Pillar-Ibarra finished 7th. Among the boys, Will Getsinger (2nd) and Valentin Ruiz (7th) medaled for CPE.