Bishop Rotary Santa Mile
Bishop Rotary Clubs join together for the “Bishop Rotary Santa Mile”
The race, using the parade route, started December 3rd at 9:30 am, just before the Christmas Parade. It was the 1st annual run/walk to benefit Bishop Rotary clubs’ college scholarships, fairgrounds roses, Bishop Arboretum, Bishop Skate Park, Christmas presents for foster kids, Highway 395 flag project, school supplies for Bishop Elementary & Middle Schools, International Disaster relief supplies, School in Chitwan, Nepal and a new roof for Inyo SAR building. Twenty three people braved the extreme cold and participated in the race. It was a 1 mile race with prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd male and female, fastest costume and kids prizes. First prize winners for males and females were Dan Yarburough, with a time of 5.25 minutes and Margo Lella came across the line at 7.17 minutes. The Rotary Clubs are planning on getting more participants for next year’s Race!