“We're honored to join the Sacramento Running Association, for the fourth consecutive year, in hosting such a wonderful event. The involvement of California and Nevada credit unions spotlight our mission of changing people's lives. We are thrilled to have exceeded our fundraising goal this year, raising more than $140,000 that will benefit local Children's Hospitals throughout both states,” Diana Dykstra, president/CEO of the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues said.

The two races, sponsored by credit unions and their business partners through Credit Union Miracle Day, had exciting results. At the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run Mary Wacera of Kenya was the fastest female runner at 48:34 and Stephen Sambu, also of Kenya, was the top male runner at 43:20.

Over in California, the top male runner was Jordan Chipangama of Flagstaff, Ariz., at 48:24, and the top female runner Jane Kibii, from Auburn, Calif. set a new course record at 54:17.

It wasn't just about speed and breaking records. Credit Union Miracle Day, the title sponsor group of a family of races, donated $525,852 to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals nationwide. Of that amount, nearly $100,000 has been raised online by over 300 credit union members, runners, their families and friends. Since credit unions became the title sponsors in 2002, over $7 million has been donated to CMNHs nationwide.

“These spectacular race events demonstrate the power of credit unions to unite for a great cause, the health of children,”Theresa Mann, chair of Credit Union Miracle Day said. “We are so pleased to reach the $7 million donation mark, and appreciate all of the credit unions and business partners which donate their financial and human resources to achieve these positive results.”

In case you didn't get a chance to participate here's a look at both events.

First up Credit Union SacTown:

The Credit Union SacTown Run kickoff.

Team San Diego County Credit Union on the West Capitol steps.

Diana Dykstra, president/CEO of the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues and Sarah Canepa Bang, president/chief strategy officer CO-OP Shared Branching are sporting their CMN capes and ready for the Credit Union SacTown Run.

Team SDCCU ready to race.

Ready for the Cherry Blossom Run?

Runners ready to start the 43rd Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run.

The women's elite pack starts their 10 mile run.

NAFCU president/CEO Dan Berger and CUNA Chair Susan Streifel hold the banner as elite-runner Mary Wacera from Kenya is the first to cross the finish line.

CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle before the Cherry Blossom Run begins.