Hess won with a time of 26:21.
Other Paynesville competitors in the four mile were Travis Flanders, Camille Flanders, and Shannon Flanders.
The eight-mile competors were, Adam Utsch who finished fourth in the men’s 13-18 year old division with a time of 52:27, and Diane Hoyme who finished with a time of 69:40 in the womens 40-44 year old division.