Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation Department, in conjunction with Ozark Federal Credit Union, sponsored a Splash ’N Dash event Saturday at the R. W. Huntington Municipal Pool.
The event required participants to perform a 300 meter swim followed by a 5k run, both of which were timed. The winners were presented medals.
Winner in the 50-59 age group was Shelly Pruett of Poplar Bluff. The winner in the 19 and under age group was Emily Marriott.
Kyler Sowell aquatics supervisor for the Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation said there are several more upcoming events scheduled, including a Turkey Trot on Nov. 11, an Eggnog Jog on Dec. 9 and New Year, New You event scheduled for Jan. 1, 2024. The locations for these events are to be determined. For more information visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PoplarBluffParksandRecreation or online at www.pbparks.org.