The efforts of 102 runners, walkers and sponsors raised over $1,200 at the Charity Challenge 5K Train Run at the Owl Creek Reservoir in Tamaqua. Proceeds benefit various charities, nonprofit organizations, community causes and emergencies.

The overall race winner, Gary Clemson, chose to donate to the American Cancer Society.The next Charity Challenge 5K Run and Walk, called "Run for the Ice Cream," will be on Aug. 31 at Heisler's Dairy Bar in Lewistown Valley.For more information, contact race director Jon Bonner at 570-778-6970.The Charity Challenge 5K is hosted by USA Martial Arts & Fitness of Tamaqua.