Ed Hearn (left) and Ryan Burdick run neck and neck near the start of their C Stock Runabout class Saturday, August 26, 2023 at the Rock Falls River Chase. Racers from all over the region came in to compete at Seward’s Park. Crowds perched on the hill overlooking the course as competitors ran their light and high powered skiffs through the oval course. (Alex T. Paschal/credit)