The 5 and 10K race on Saturday, October 25, was staged as a fund-raiser for the Sisters Organization for Activities and Recreation (SOAR).

According to Matt Macauley of SOAR, the money is beneficial to the organization, helping to keep the cost of outdoor programs low.

But more than that, he said, the organization really wants to promote fun athletic events in Sisters, from running to cycling.

The Sisters Scramble seemed to accomplish both goals. According to race director Greg Garretson, the event raised between $800 and $900.

And participants seemed to enjoy themselves in the crisp fall weather.

"It was perfect," Garretson said. "Everything was great. The runners really liked the course; there were lots of compliments."

Except for the start on the street bordering the Village Green, both the 5K and 10K courses followed trails through the woods near Buck Run, offering runners a scenic yet challenging track.

Results of the race were as follows:

Women's 5K overall:
1. Melissa Little, Sisters -- 24:29.
2. Laura O'Connell, Redmond.
3. Susan Bale, Redmond.

Age group leaders:
10-19: Melissa Little, Sisters.
20-29: Laura O'Connell, Redmond.
30-39: Susan Bale, Redmond.
40-49: Karen Swirsky, Bend.
50-59: Carol Moorehead, Sisters.

Men's 5K overall:
1. Micheal Harlin, Bend --21:24
2. Derrick Urquhart, Sisters
3. Pete Hatton, Bend

Age group leaders:
Under 10: Seth Urquhart, Sisters
20-29: Micheal Harlin, Bend
30-39: Derrick Urquhart, Sisters
40-49: Pete Hattin, Bend

Women's 10K overall:
1. Cindy Brennan, Bend --46:05.2
2. Laura Ceaser, Bend
3. Renee Scott, Bend

Age group leaders:

20-29: Laura Ceaser, Bend
30-39: Cindy Brennan, Bend
40-49: Maura Schwartz, Redmond
50-59: Johane VanCamp, Bend
60-69: Mary Smith, Sisters

Men's 10K overall:
1. Greg Contreras, Corvallis -- 36:15 (new course record)
2. Edward King, Bend
3. Matt Hobson, Bend