The second annual Chilly Bean Run and Chili Cookoff was held this weekend at Coosaw Point neighborhood on Ladys Island, Beaufort. Organized by the Parents Association of Beaufort Academy and always held on the Saturday of Superbowl Weekend, the Chilly Bean Run started off at 10:30 Saturday morning, followed by a Chili Cookoff after party featuring live music from the Bull Grapes. The event benefits The Bee Cause Project, whose mission it is to “stimulate curiosity in young people about the importance of honey bees in our lives and the need to understand and embrace them and to care about their well-being through the installation of bee hives in 1,000 schools.”
Paul Middleton (in the middle) from North Charleston and Ryan Ayers from Ladson SC
Leigh Ann Pingree from The Kitchen was the overall restaurant chili cook-off winner! Pictured with her daughter, Ansleigh.
Headmaster Stephen Schools pictured with his wife, Christy, his children, BA teacher Abby Mitchell, and BA athletic director Neal McCarty.
Marjorie Gray was the overall crockpot chili cook-off winner with her “Cocky Chicken Chili”! Pictured with Frances Stowe, Liz O’Herron, and Marlot McMichael.
The Sundahl family
Mother and daughter, Michelle and Margaret Hiers, finish the 5K together.
Race dog
There was a great crowd at the chili cook-off.
Tim Price was the overall
winner of the 10K.
John Sanford was the overall winner of the 5K.
The race begins!
Former Olympian Diane Stoneking held the flag during the National Anthem.
Race directors Jay and Shannon Roberts
BA junior Sissy Mungin sang the National Anthem prior to the race start.
