Kip Litton of Suttons Bay, 46, was the first area finisher in the men's masters division at the Bayshore Marathon in Traverse City Saturday. Litton was clocked in 2:55.10 despite the fact that he recently underwent knee surgery. Litton trailed only masters division winner Larry Guiterrez of Fenton (2:53.40). A total of 119 men raced in the master's division.

Litton is a member of the Snickers Marathon Team, which consists of 200 runners, bikers and triathletes nationwide. He earned the invitation to join the team after becoming the first Michigan runner over the age of 45 to finish the 2007 Boston Marathon.

The Bayshore event, which also included a half-marathon and 5K race, attracted several thousand runners.

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At least one runner from Leelanau County could be selected to participate in the annual Mackinac Bridge Labor Day Run on Sept. 1.

Participants in the run will lead the way for those completing the traditional Labor Day Walk over the bridge.

The Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness said 300 runners will be selected from a lottery drawing to run in the event, and hopes to have each of Michigan’s 83 counties represented. To be eligible, participants must be at least 18, be able to complete a 5-mile run, and have competed in at least one running event endorsed by the Governor’s Council prior to June 30. To register for the lottery or for a list of endorsed running events, visit www.michiganfitness.org.

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The Leelanau Peninsula Chamber of Commerce will host its second annual golf outing on Wednesday, June 11, at the Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms.

The cost of event is $75 per person and includes 18 holes with cart, dinner and door prizes. In addition, prizes will be awarded for the top three teams, longest drive, closest to the pin, and a chance at a 2008 Chevy Malibu donated by Williams Chevrolet for a hole-in-one.

Registration will begin at 11 a.m., with a shotgun start at noon. Hole sponsorships are available for $100. Call the chamber at 271-9895 to register a team or for more information.

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The Pigskin Classic Golf Tournament, a fundraiser for the Glen Lake football team, is looking for entries at this year’s event, which will be played Sunday, June 8 at King’s Challenge.

The 18-hole scramble event includes skins game, prizes for closest to the pin and longest drive, a 50/50 raffle, and door prizes. In addition, a buffet will be served after golf that includes prime rib, whitefish, salad, potatoes, vegetables and dessert. For information, call Cathy Ritola at 275-2259.

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Glen Lake seniors Abbie Christiansen and Aaron King were given the 2008 Loren Richardson award at the May 22 senior awards ceremony.

Named for Loren Richardson, an outstanding Laker athlete who died in an automobile accident in 1964, the award is given to a senior male and female based on their attitude (on and off the court or field), participation, and accomplishments in their sports as decided by their high school coaches.

Christiansen was the only senior girl to participate in three sports (track, golf and basketball). King played basketball and soccer.