7/4/2025
The Raintree 5K
Uniontown, Ohio
Rachel Turner
Finish Time: 21:45
Overall Place: 15th Place / 121
Division Place: 3rd Place Overall Female
Scott Orlando
Finish Time: 22:57
Overall Place: 22nd Place / 121
Division Place: 2nd Place / 5
Christine Churpek
Finish Time: 24:42
Overall Place: 25th Place / 121
Division Place: 1st Place / 8
Kris Engstrom
Finish Time: 25:45
Overall Place: 34th Place / 121
Division Place: 3rd Place / 5
Josh Keane
Finish Time: 26:29
Overall Place: 41st Place / 121
Division Place: 4th Place / 5
Lisa Keane
Finish Time: 28:04
Overall Place: 48th Place / 121
Division Place: 3rd Place / 6
Kevin Christensen
Finish Time: 28:54
Overall Place: 54th Place / 121
Division Place: 4th Place / 11
Stephanie Orwick
Finish Time: 30:41
Overall Place: 72nd Place / 121
Division Place: 4th Place / 15
Josh Keane, Kevin Christensen, Kris Engstrom, Lisa Keane, Scott Orlando, And Stephanie Orwick volunteered for set up, registration, and packet pick up duties.
Race Recap By Scott Orlando:
It was a beautiful morning for a 5K on the fairways of the Raintree Golf & Event Center. It was so great to see so many Team-ER members there volunteering and racing. I have competed in this race several times in the past. I always enjoy this race because of the uniqueness of the course. It isn’t every day that you get to run on the fairways of a golf course. This race is like a cross country event. The course changes from soft fairways, to cart paths, to a lengthy section on the roads of a housing development and then back to the fairways for the finish. The are a few small hills but there is a lot of the course that features long sections of just enough incline to make you feel it.
My race started off well with a decent first mile split of 7:15. I knew that there was a fast runner in my division that I was keeping an eye on. Through most of the race he was behind me but within my view. He really pushed my pace to try to keep him as far behind as possible. Just before the last two fairways there is a downhill section followed by a steep short hill. I slowed down on the hill enough for him to make up significant ground on me. Heading down the last two fairways I knew he was right behind me. Turning onto the last fairway I could see his shadow just behind me and then he was by my side, We both started to sprint and he passed in the last 50 meters. I finished 2nd in my division missing winning it by just 3 seconds.
My finish time was 22:57 which was 33 seconds faster than the last time I ran this race in 2023.
The race was well organized as always. Overall and division winners received apple pies for their efforts. There were was a nice selection of snacks available after the race as well as some sponsor samples of skin care products. All participants received t-shirts.
I really enjoyed helping with set up and packet pick up before the race. It was great to see my former college track team member and current mayor of Green Rocco Yeargin.
Congratulations to all of the Team ER members and North Water Brewing Run Club members that ran and earned their apple pies.
Thank you to Josh Ritchie, Mickey Rzymek, and all the volunteers that put on another great race.
Race Recap By Christine Churpek:
The Raintree 5K is one of my favorite races! 1st place in my AG! I got to run on a golf course and take home a pie! Happy 4th!
Race Recap By Lisa Keane:
Happy Independence Day!
Time to don your red, white, & blue and lace up your running shoes to kick off your holiday!
Unique and fun themed 5K through beautiful Raintree Golf Course and the surrounding neighborhood.
1 mile fun run for the littles
Gun start – chip finish. The course is well marked with plenty of volunteers, a water station, and a handful of hilly areas.
Organized and easy packet pick up
Plenty of free parking a short walk to the start/ finish
All runners receive a soft themed tee and post race water / snacks.
Overall and age group winners earn a pie.
Last year I came in 4th and just missed it but very happy to get 3rd in my age group this year and take home an all American apple pie!
Loved spending the morning with my fellow Team ER athletes! Always a great time when we get together!
Race Recap By Stephanie Orwick:
My first race review but I’ll keep it short and sweet! Temperature was fantastic for a July race, and I’m hoping Mother Nature can replicate this for every single race for the rest of my life. The race was well organized, packet pick-up was a breeze (and Team ER represented with the volunteers!), and the course itself was easy to follow. Faced my fears of running in grass and actually enjoyed the mix of fairway, cart path, and road. My fast friends all earned pies for their awards. Looking forward to volunteering and running next year!