Seen: Wander the Water Marathon

Published 9:00 am Wednesday, October 30, 2019

By Staff Reports

: Amy and Alyssa Eberling

: Levi left, Kenzie, John Mark and Steve Patten Sarah Kocher/Albert Lea Tribune

: Ali Robertson, Chelsey Zoller, Liz and Tyler Johnson Sarah Kocher/Albert Lea Tribune

: Vivian, Seth and Caitlin Huiras with dog Betsy Lou Sarah Kocher/Albert Lea Tribune

: Sue Loch and Tricia Dahl staff a water station. Sarah Kocher/Albert Lea Tribune

: Racers take off from the starting line on the Freeborn County Fairgrounds in the inaugural Wander the Water half-marathon held Sept. 28. Sarah Kocher/Albert Lea Tribune

: Racers take off from the starting line on the Freeborn County Fairgrounds in the inaugural Wander the Water half-marathon held Sept. 28. Sarah Kocher/Albert Lea Tribune

Approximately 125 runners participated in the inaugural Wander the Water half marathon Sept. 28. Event organizer Abby Leach said the main goal of the distance event, which featured a scenic route around Fountain Lake, was to showcase the city to people outside of Albert Lea. Proceeds from the half marathon went to support Albert Lea Family Y, while proceeds from a relay option, which allowed runners to split the race among members, went to help Albert Lea resident and cancer patient Maribeth Walton.