Eric Laurel of Beaverton was the top finisher in the Roaring River Half Marathon held Feb. 3 at Roaring River Park.
The event is held annually as a fund-raiser for the Lebanon High School track and field programs.
Laurel finished in 1:19:19, within eyesight of second-place finisher Alejandro Fallas of Portland (1:19:41). Nathan Smith of Corvallis was third in 1:21.98.
Stephanie Hendstrom of Portland was the first woman in on the 13.1-mile course, finishing 10th…