TIPP CITY — The Run for the Mums 5K, presented by Tipp Monroe Community Services (TMCS), registered nearly 300 participants in its 45th annual event which was held in conjunction with the Tipp City Mum Festival.

Participants and their supporters gathered at the Tippecanoe High School football field after finishing the run on to await the announcement of the winners of each age group. Phil Cox, a long-time supporter and participant of the run and TMCS programs, was the emcee for the event.

The top male runner was Jason Salyer, with a chip time of 14:48.9. The top female runner was Lizzy Gleason, with a chip time of 17:59.3. Both runners received a $140 gift card towards a pair of shoes at Up and Running in Troy, a pottery bowl and mug made by Sally Watson, a potted mum, and a first-place medal. Salyer also won a $100 Meijer gift card for the fastest time.

Awards were also given to the top three finishers in each age group. Second and third-place winners in each age group also received medals. All race results can be found at cantstoprunningco.com.

The premier sponsors of this year’s race were Meijer, Abbott, Regal Rexnord, Premier Health, and Arenstein & Andersen.

Other sponsors included: NovaCare Rehabilitation, Up and Running, Repacorp, Inc., Cub Scouts Pack 395, City of Tipp City, Tipp City Police Department, Tipp City Public Schools, Scott Family McDonald’s, Monroe Township Trustees, Trophy Nut, Tipp City EMS, TMCS Board of Trustees, and Jay Taylor.

“We would like to thank all our sponsors, participants, volunteers, and supporters who made this year’s race a huge success,” said Event Coordinator Kathy Taylor.

Next year’s event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, and registration will open in the spring.

Tipp Monroe Community Services has hosted the Annual TMCS Run for the Mums since 1979. The race continues to be a popular event held during the same weekend as the Tipp City Mum Festival. The race timing was done by Can’t Stop Running, Co. All proceeds from the race help support the youth recreation programs offered by TMCS throughout the year.

Tipp Monroe Community Services is a local nonprofit organization responsible for identifying and meeting the needs of Tipp City and Monroe Township residents. They provide recreational, educational, cultural, and social service programs. For more information, visit their website at tmcomservices.org.