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12/21/2024 Kristi Quesenberry Gunyula, George McFall, Christine Churpek, Roy Miller, Josh Keane, Lisa Keane, Cleopatra Sirnic Clifford, Terri Bednar, And Renee Buckus The Selfless Elf 5K Akron, Ohio.

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12/21/2024

The Selfless Elf 5K

Akron, Ohio

Kristi Quesenberry Gunyula

Finish Time:  21:22

Overall Place:  44th Place /702

Division Place:  1st Place / 52

George McFall

Finish Time:  22:04

Overall Place:  52nd Place / 702

Division Place:  3rd Place / 19

Christine Churpek

Finish Time:  25:27

Overall Place:  103rd Place / 702

Division Place:  6th Place / 52

Roy Miller

Finish Time:  25:57

Overall Place:  113th Place  / 702

Division Place:  7th Place / 26

Josh Keane

Finish Time:  26:55

Overall Place:  130th  / 702

Division Place:  5th Place / 19

Lisa Keane

Finish Time:  27:39

Overall Place: 154th Place  / 702

Division Place: 4th Place / 37

Cleopatra Sirnic Clifford

Finish Time:  30:37

Overall Place:  237th Place / 702

Division Place:  8th Place / 37

Terri Bednar

Finish Time:  30:38

Overall Place:  238th Place / 702

Division Place:  12th Place / 45

Renee Buckus

Finish Time:  53:48

Overall Place:  630th Place / 702

Division Place:  15th Place / 20

Race Recap By George McFall:

This was my second time doing the Selfless Elf 5K to benefit the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. It was fun doing this race with friends Kristi Quesenberry Gunyula, Christine Churpek, Roy Miller, and Terri Bednar. The start and finish was in front of the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. The pre race and post race vibe was awesome! Loved all the holiday costumes. As always, it was great seeing so many familiar faces. I didn’t achieve my goal but still ran a good race — 22:04, 7:06 pace — 3rd place in my age group.

Race Recap By Lisa Keane:

Super organized and fun event!  We run this race every year in support of the Akron-Canton Foodbank.
Easy directions with tons of area parking for a short walk to the start line.  Indoor packet pick up, staging, and awards. Indoor restrooms and outdoor port-o-potties. Tons of photo ops, Santa, and a DJ!
Mostly flat road course with plenty of police presence for safety. Family and stroller friendly. Cute long sleeve shirts and tall striped knee socks for all participants.
Adorable elf awards for top 2 overall and age group winners.  Snacks and fun after party atmosphere.  Congratulations to all my Team ER elfs who braved the cold!
Merry Christmas friends!