Photos by Tag: march point
Running trophy
One of my favorite events of the year is the Kids’ Half-Mile Run at the Tesoro March Point Run, which also features 5K and 10K races. The free children’s run yields dozens of ribbons, trophies and prizes for happy athletes such as Grayson Eaton, pictured here. Look for more trophy photos in the Activities section. […]
Tesoro hosts run
Hundreds gathered under sunny skies Saturday for the annual Tesoro March Point Run, an event featuring kids’ half-mile, 5K and 10K. Once again this year, Tesoro employee Bud Anderson led a crew of employee volunteers for the race. Among runners was refinery manager Don Sorensen. Following the race, Tesoro hosted a luncheon and awards ceremony. […]
Top runner
Takeo Nystrom of Anacortes was overall winner among boys competing in the 2007 Tesoro Fun Run Half Mile race Saturday. It was a family affair, with brothers Akira and Kenji finishing second and sixth. For other race winners, see Activities section under Race Winners.
They’re off
Once again, all who gathered for the Tesoro March Point Fun Run (5K & 10K) had a great time. Hundreds gathered “under the big top” following the race for lunch, music, trophies and prizes. Kicking off the event each year is a half-mile children’s race. Top male and female 10K winners were Clay Wing and […]
First summer
This is one of two young eagles born last spring in a nest just a few hundred yards from Fidalgo Bay. Both were flying Saturday, but I didn’t get them in the same frame. According to www.eagles.org, the bald eagle was officially declared the national emblem of the United States by the Second Continental Congress […]
Tesoro March Point Run
Among top competitors at the 2005 Tesoro March Point 5K/10K Run & Walk Saturday morning was Anacortes City Council member Brad Adams, an avid runner. Adams finished second in his age division. This great family event attracted an enthusiastic crowd under sunny skies at the Tesoro Refinery. Behind Adams is “Cedar Sam,” a story pole […]
March Point Run
Runners of all ages and skill levels gathered at Tesoro Refinery Saturday for the 10th Annual Tesoro March Point Run, an running event that includes a half-mile run for kids. Shortly after the 10 a.m. kids run, 5K and 10K competitors take off on routes around the perimeter of March Point. More photos will soon […]
Heron in flight
A great blue heron reacts quickly to the photographer emerging from his car on South March Point Road. The average length of a heron is 38 inches, with a wingspan of 70 inches – almost six feet! I’m thinking I’m going to have to build a blind to get the photos I want from these […]