An inaugural 5K fun run along the trails at Eveline State Recreation Site was hosted by Kachemak Bay Running Club this past weekend. Seventeen runners and walkers competed in the event on Saturday, Aug. 9.

Organizer Jack Wiles said in an email that runners enjoyed the view of Kachemak Bay along Old East End with “its backdrop of mountains, glaciers and a feeling of tranquility from the setting.”

Despite cloudy skies and the impending threat of rain, Wiles said the sun broke through several times over the course of the race and called Eveline State Recreation Site ”the best show in town,” with its annual wildflower show currently in “peak form.”

Wiles said runners and walkers alike marveled at the presence of chocolate lilies and fireweed coming on strong “as the lupines begin to fade.”

EVELINE FUN RUN

5K FINAL RESULTS

1. Westley Hagen, 27:51; 2. Hamish Bartlett, 32:04; 3. Leo Cherok, 32:05; 4. Torrin Bartlett, 32:47; 5. Griffin Hagen, 32:59; 6. Freya Bartlett, 34:34; 7. Reese Cherok, 38:24; 8. Amanda Cherok, 38:25; 9. Sienna Rummery, 47:40; 10. Colette Choate, 47:43; 11. Jacob Shell, 51:55; 12. Katherine Kappman, 52:23; 13. Shan Burson, 52:24; 14. Jack Settles, 57:42; 15. Kyle Settles, 57:44; 16. Michael Murray, 59:43; 17. Michelle Michaud, 1:02:59.

Michael Murray poses for a photo along the trail at Eveline State Recreation Site on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, during the inaugural 5K hosted by Kachemak Bay Running Club. (Photo courtesy of Michael Murray)

Kyle Settles and Jack Settles run along the trail at Eveline State Recreation Site on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, during the inaugural 5K hosted by Kachemak Bay Running Club. (Photo courtesy of Michael Murray)