Schafer, Wagner, Bittner the Winners at the Lauren's Burg Hill

Over 150 entrants participated in either the 5K run, 5-mile run, or 5K walk.

Shutterstock photo.

(Lawrenceburg, Ind.) – Over 150 walkers and runners converged in Lawrenceburg on Saturday for the 8th annual Lauren’s Burg Hill 5K and 5-mile events.

Finishing in first place in the 5K run was Luke Schafer, 28, of Harrison. Schafer crossed the finish line with a time of 16:37.

Milan High School student-athlete Ayden Potts placed second with a time of 17:41, followed by Alex Schuler, 19, of Hamilton, Ohio (18:47).

Bryan Wagner, of Lawrenceburg, took first place in the 5-mile run. The 38-year-old finished with a time of 28:57.

Following in second was recent South Ripley High School graduate Lanie Nicholson (34:28). Justin Noppert rounded out the top 3 with a time of 35:05.

The top three finishers in the 5K walk were Dawn Bittner (34:30), James McGruder (35:36) and Tom Widener (37:48).

Funds raised from the event benefit Lauren’s Fight for Cure to provide scholarships, assistance to families suffering from pediatric brain cancer and research.

For more information and to donate to Lauren’s Fight for Cure, visit Brain Cancer Awareness | Laurens Fight for Cure.

Full results from the Lauren’s Burg Hill can be found at Stuart Road Racing LLC.

More from Local Sports

Events

Nightly Lane Closures Begin Monday in NKY Related to Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project

Crews will be performing electrical work along I-71/75 in Kenton County

A Sweet Assignment: Baking Contest Judge

A Tasty Job – Somebody Has to Do It.

Local Sports Report - September 24, 2026

The Great Pumpkin Invitational highlighted Thursday's events.

Six Earn MIFC Weekly Honors

See the Week 5 top performers in the Mid-Indiana Football Conference

Milan's Derico Breaks Career Goal Record

Milan won big on Wednesday night.

On Air

Carrie Underwood Undo It 3:39
Thomas Rhett After All The Bars Close 3:35
Rascal Flatts Fast Cars and Freedom 3:31
Chris Janson Buy Me a Boat 3:27