The seventh annual Finish Chelsea’s Run, named for slain Poway High senior Chelsea King, was held Saturday morning on the west side of Balboa Park.

In the men’s 5K race, Luke Shuler took first place with a scoring time of 17:13, according to Race Central. Eric Leslie took second at 17:13 and Jack St. Marie took third at 17:31. In the women’s 5K race, Shannon Leinert took first place with a scoring time of 18:48. Stassja Sichko took second at 19:25 and Sydney Paul took third at 19:51.

Other runners to make the men’s top ten 5K winners included: Dario Stadler, James Sheremeta, Brian Culleton, Nicholas Brown, Jens Lykke-Andersen, Cameron Hirsh and Sam Armstrong, according to Race Central.

Other runners to make the women’s top ten 5K winners included: Tina Pourshirazi, Mackenzie Rogers, Rachel Brady, Delaney Alonso, Maryam Shirazi, Katlyn Gustafson and Breanna Cellery.

The 5K run raised funds for the Chelsea’s Light Foundation, which provides scholarships to college-bound teens. Foundation officials said their Sunflower Scholarship Fund has awarded more than $396,000 to 63 students who exemplify Chelsea’s spirit, thirst for knowledge and “service-over-self” ethic.

The San Diego Girl Scouts also received proceeds to help keep scouting available and affordable, according to the foundation.

Chelsea was jogging in the hills above Rancho Bernardo Community Park when she was accosted and murdered by a convicted sex offender in 2010. She was 17 years old.

Her killer later admitted to her killing and that of another high school girl, Amber DuBois of Escondido, and was sentenced to two life terms in prison.

Finish Chelsea’s Run events began at 7 a.m. with an opening ceremony at Sixth Avenue and Olive Street. The run started a half-hour later and was followed with a family festival. A one-mile course is also available.

Around 8,000 people are expected to participate.

“Chelsea continues to bring us together to show that when we choose to use our voice as one, and demand better protection for our kids, we can create positive change,” said Brent King, her father and foundation co-founder.

Here are some social media highlights from the event:

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City News Service contributed to this article.