GULF SHORES, Alabama — LuLu’s HOT TROT for ARC 2012, staged by the Robertsdale Rotary Club, was June 16, at LuLu’s at Homeport Marina in Gulf Shores. Three Hundred-fifty participated in this 30th annual aptly named fund raiser 5K Run/Walk which benefits the Association for Retarded Citizens of Baldwin County.

The first male overall winner, Alastair Stevenson crossed the finish line at 17:31, and first female overall winner Leigh Gilmore finished with a time of 18.55.

LuLu’s, title sponsor for the HOT TROT for ARC, also hosted a super post-race party.

Dr. Keith Cooper, race director, said a special thanks to all those who sponsored the HOT TROT, especially LuLu’s. “In these harder than usual economic times, it’s heart warming to see folks reach out to help those who can’t help themselves.”