Chris Melgares of Manhattan captured first place in the Coors 10K Freedom Run in Junction City on Wednesday. he covered the 6.2 mile distance in 34:10. Michael Melgares of Manhattan was second with a clocking of 34:10 as well. Jacob Lovell of Junction City finished third in 38:18.

In the 5K race Joe Moore, Manhattan was first in 16:49, pat Melgares, Manhattan second in 17:19 and Cara Melgares of Manhattan third in 17:55.

The information was provided by the Manhattan Running Company, who coordinates the event. There were 113 runners in the 10K race and 227 in the 5K. Both races began and ended in the Heritage Park area in downtown Junction City.