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1/17/2026 Josh Keane And Lisa Keane The Dirty Snowflake 4 Hour Trail Race Stow, Ohio

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1/17/2026

The Dirty Snowflake 4 Hour Trail Race

Stow, Ohio

Josh Keane

Finish Time:  3:18:30

Overall Place:  37th Place / 80

Division Place:  1st Place / 6

Lisa Keane

Finish Time:  3:34:10

Overall Place:  42nd Place / 80

Division Place 2nd Place / 5

Race Recap By Lisa Keane:

This is my 2nd year running Dirty Snowflake and it continues to live up to its name!
Seasoned RDs have this race down – organized, thorough communication, and easy directions.
Ample free parking close to the start / finish
Indoor staging, restrooms, and main aid station
2 mile loop on well marked course consisting of road, gravel, and trail. Minimal elevation w/ a few technical areas makes this course very run-able.
2 race options include 3×2 – run as many loops as you want but only the fastest 3 count or
4 hour endurance- run as many loops as you can in the 4 hour time limit
Choice of swag including an option to upgrade to a soft hoodie with the brand new snowflake logo
Full aid station at the start / finish with all the sweet and salty snacks as well as mashed potatoes and gravy
Bonus chili cook off between the vendors give you vegan / vegetarian / meat lovers options!
All runners receive a finishers medal with the new logo
Awards for top 3 overall and age group winners
I decided to run the 4 hour endurance this year with 2 goals…
No falling
Finish a strong half marathon
The loops were a little over 2 miles and I finished my race with a total of 16.37 miles earning 2nd in my age group!
I would definitely recommend!

1/10/2026 Josh Keane And Lisa Keane The St. Louis Track Club Frostbite 20K and 5K St. Louis, MO

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1/10/2026

The St. Louis Track Club Frostbite 20K and 5K

St. Louis, MO

20K

Josh Keane

Finish Time:  1:57:29

Overall Place: 215th Place / 484

Division Place: 12th Place / 33

5K

Lisa Keane

Finish Time:  27:07

Overall Place:  260th / 883

Division Place: 1st Place / 34

Race Recap By Lisa Keane:

Long weekend in St. Louis? Let’s run!
Popular race series to support the local MS/HS track kids through St. Louis’s sprawling Forest Park!
Affordable $20 registration for any distance with add on options – love my soft cotton LS tee!
Starting line was a short walk from packet pick up – no clear instructions just follow the crowd.
Chip start / finish timing
Well marked course on paved roads with some elevation
Roads were open to traffic with volunteers spaced out to help with directions/ safety but there were a couple areas where runners had to stay alert and yield to cars.
Ample hydration stations on course and a full aid station with snacks at the end.
Awards for overall and 5 year age group winners 3 deep.
This was a fair sized crowd and I was pleasantly surprised to place 1st in my age group! Blue ribbon seemed appropriate for this MS/HS event.

12/31/2025 Rachel Turner, Mike Williams, Gretchen Snyder, Jerry Lynch, Scott Orlando, And Stephanie Orwick The Great New Year’s Eve 5K Stow, Ohio.

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12/31/2025

The Great New Year’s Eve 5K

Stow, Ohio

Rachel Turner

Finish Time:  22:24

Overall Place:  15th Place / 187

Division Place:  2nd Place Overall Female

Mike Williams

Finish Time:  29:54

Overall Place:  55th Place / 187

Division Place:  4th Place / 7

Gretchen Snyder

Finish Time:  29:54

Overall Place:  56th Place / 187

Division Place:  2nd Place / 8

Jerry Lynch

Finish Time:  37:30

Overall Place:  113th Place / 187

Division Place:  4th Place / 6

Gretchen Snyder and Scott Orlando volunteered for registration duties while Stephanie Orwick volunteered for registration duties and awards presentation duties.

Race Review By Gretchen Snyder:

I had the privilege of both volunteering at and racing Great New Year’s Eve 5k in Stow. Bib pick up went smoothly with short lines thanks to all of volunteers. The RaceDay CheckIn app is simple to utilize. Runners were gifted a fleece GNYER blanket in a color of their choice. The race started behind the high school, up up and up Newcomer Road and then through neighborhoods, then back. The race truly was uphill both ways, with an overall elevation gain of 171 feet (not bad for a 5k!). At the turnaround, the snow was falling and sticking to the ground (and my face), which made for a slick and slower return. Even with a slower than usual pace, I came in second in my age group and was awarded with a medal (and a sweatshirt as part of a random raffle).

12/24/2025 George McFall, Steve Zenar, Christine Churpek, Josh Keane, Lisa Keane, Terri Bednar, Stephanie Orwick, And Brittany Kiehl The Frosty 5 Miler And Mistletoe Mile Hudson, Ohio

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12/24/2025

The Frosty 5 Miler And Mistletoe Mile

Hudson, Ohio

Frosty 5 Miler

George McFall

Finish Time:  34:03

Overall Place:  47th Place / 821

Division Place:  2nd Place / 30

Steve Zenar

Finish Time:  40:23

Overall Place:  166th Place / 821

Division Place:  12th Place / 38

Christine Churpek

Finish Time:  41:34

Overall Place:  197th Place / 821

Division Place:  7th Place / 59

Josh Keane

Finish Time:  44:40

Overall Place:  314th Place / 821

Division Place:  12th Place / 30

Lisa Keane

Finish Time:  44:41

Overall Place:  315th Place / 821

Division Place:  5th Place / 43

Terri Bednar

Finish Time:  46:02

Overall Place:  361st Place / 821

Division Place:  12th Place / 38

Stephanie Orwick

Finish Time:  51:16

Overall Place:  540th Place / 821

Division Place:  31st Place / 53

Mistletoe Mile

Brittany Kiehl

Finish Time:  12:20

Overall Place:  277th Place / 524

Division Place:  N/A

Race Recap By George McFall:

A Christmas Eve tradition continues… I ran the Frosty 5 mile race this morning in Hudson. It was colder than expected which caused whatever moisture that was on the roads to freeze so there was ice on most of the course. I was reevaluating my approach then decided to just get after it but try to not take a spill. Mission accomplished! There was a large turnout—over 800 participants. Santa was at the start and finish. The best part about doing this race is seeing so many familiar faces and being able to catch up with some of them. Oh, and the 1,2, 3 cookies after the race were delicious. I felt I earned them after running so well. I placed 2nd in my age group and 47th overall. I missed out on 1st by 2 seconds.

Race Recap By Steve Zenar:

I had a wonderful time at the Frosty 5 Miler in Hudson, OH. This race has become an annual tradition for me and I always enjoy my time burning a few calories before settling in for a little Christmas celebrating with Family.  It was great to see so many Team ER teammates at the race this year! I placed 12th of 38 in my age group and personally had a great run setting several PR’s along the course (the only obstacle this year was slippery road due to a bit of black ice– fortunately no falling for me.
Wishing everyone on a Safe, Happy, and Healthy Holiday season & a Happy New Year!
See you all out on a course in 2026!
Race Recap By Lisa Keane:
Nothing like kicking off your Christmas holiday w/ a quick 5 mile run surrounded by over 800 of your closest running buddies! Start / finish located in Hudson square was absolutely beautiful with all the lights & decorations, music & cookies! Only thing missing was the snow.
Roads were ice covered so it did slow everyone a bit but I was happy with my “cautious” pace and placed 5/43 in my age group!
I can see this as a new holiday tradition!
Race Recap By Brittany Kiehl:
he race takes place on Christmas Eve every year. This was my fourth time participating and is a fun tradition. My family did the one mile race and it was very family friendly. However, the roads were quite slick with the black ice. At the finish line, Santa was giving high fives. There was hot cocoa, cookies and all kinds of snacks.
All runners received a wooden medal that doubles as an ornament. If you wanted you could choose to pay extra to receive a short sleeve tri blend tee (red or green) or a white tech tee with the race logo. Overall, a fun experience and would highly recommend this one!

12/20/2025 Brittany Kiehl The Frosty Frolic 5K Canton, Ohio

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12/20/2025

The Frosty Frolic 5K

Canton, Ohio

Brittany Kiehl

Finish Time:  54:31

Overall Place:  228th / 323

Division Place:  N/A

Race Recap By Brittany Kiehl:

Yesterday, I made a very last minute decision to sign up for this race. (I signed up a couple hours before start time.) Chris was working in NY and the boys were getting stir crazy. So I was looking for something fun to fill the last part of our day.
The weather couldn’t have been more perfect! The boys loved looking at all the lights. I am not sure if there is a way the course could be reversed. I think it would have been helpful to do the back half first while there is still a little daylight. Then come up through all the Christmas lights at the end so you can actually see. The reverse direction could have also helped the bottleneck right at the start when you cross the bridge. This was a fun festive 5K and I would do it next year.

12/20/2025 Christine Churpek, Terri Bednar, Renee Buckus, And Cleopatra Sirnic Clifford The Selfless Elf Akron, Ohio

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12/20/2025
The Selfless Elf
Akron, Ohio

Christine Churpek

Finish Time:  25:51

Overall Place:  123rd Place / 727

Division Place:  5th Place / 50

Terri Bednar

Finish Time:  29:21

Overall Place:  188th  Place / 727

Division Place:  4th Place / 41

Renee Buckus

Finish Time:  30:22

Overall Place:  237th Place / 727

Division Place:  11th Place / 51

Cleopatra Sirnic Clifford completed the race virtually.

 

12/16/2025 Christine Churpek, Cleopatra Sirnic Clifford, Kevin Christensen, Rachel Turner, And Renee Buckus Christmas Lights Run Akron, Ohio

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12/16/2025

Christmas Lights Run

Akron, Ohio

A non competitive group run through Akron, Ohio enjoying the holiday light displays from Lock 3 Park to Stan Hywet Hall and back.

Team ER Member That Participated:

Christine Churpek
Cleopatra Sirnic Clifford
Kevin Christensen
Rachel Turner
Renee Buckus

12/13/2025 Nancy Wardell And Kelli Tomblin Spirit Of The Season 5K Canton, Ohio

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12/13/2025

Spirit Of The Season 5K

Canton, Ohio

Nancy Wardell

Finish Time:  29:14

Overall Place: 72nd Place / 183

Division Place:  5th Place / 13

Kelli Tomblin

Finish Time:  35:11

Overall Place: 106th Place / 183

Division Place:  7th Place / 12

Race Recap By Nancy Wardell:

I completed the Spirit of the Season 5k in Canton this morning with teammate Kelli Tomblin!! Thanks for getting our pictures together! This race was a pretty cold one, but the course was simple enough with an out and back from the Monument! I finished at a total time of 29:14 giving me a pace of 9:25 and 5th in my age group. Loved the warm hat that I definitely used this morning and the medal that turns into an ornament for your Christmas tree! They also had some cookies and hot chocolate at the finish line to warm the runners up afterwards!

Race Recap By Kelli Tomblin:

Spirit Of The Season 5K race was fun & festive I had fun with both my Bolivar Run Club friends & my Team ER friend Nancy Wardell. Everything seemed organized. Turns were well marked. We received nice, thick & warm knit hats. At the finish we all received a medal that can also be a Christmas ornament, hot chocolate & a variety of cookies to choose from to enjoy. Glad my boom nutrition gel got me through another race successfully!

12/6/2025 And 12/7/2025 John Fabianich McClay, Josh Keane, Lisa Keane, And Lynett McClay The Bigfoot Trail Races Lore, Ohio

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12/6/2025 And 12/7/2025

The Bigfoot Trail Races

Lore, Ohio

Saturday 50K Trail Race

John Fabianich McClay

Finish Time:  5:48:57

Overall Place:  30th Place /118

Division Place:  1st Place / 3

Saturday 10 Mile Trail Race

Josh Keane

Finish Time:  2:12:24

Overall Place:  132nd Place / 311

Division Place:  8th Place / 16

Lisa Keane

Finish Time:  2:15:42

Overall Place:  141st Place / 311

Division Place:  3rd Place / 13

Sunday 10 Mile Trail Race:

John Fabianich McClay

Finish Time:  1:45:04

Overall Place:  7th Place / 87

Division Place:  1st Place / 4

Lynett McClay

Finish Time:  3:19:30

Overall Place:  73rd Place / 87

Division Place:  3rd Place / 5

Lisa Keane:

Finish Time:  3:19:30

Overall Place:  74th Place / 87

Division Place:  3rd Place / 3

Race Recap By John Fabianich McClay:

On December 6th and 7th, I participated in the Bigfoot 50k on Saturday, followed by the Bigfoot 10 mile on Sunday. The 50k course consisted of three ten-mile loops, while Sunday’s event featured a single 10-mile loop. Temperatures were somewhat cold on both days. Plenty of parking was available near the start and finish lines. The course was well-marked, with two aid stations that were well-stocked. The trail became increasingly muddy during the third loop, and conditions were similarly muddy on Sunday. Congratulations to all participants who completed the events.

Race Recap By Lisa Keane:

Bigfoot 10 Miler – Saturday Edition
Love this race and all of the chaos it brings!
This is the first trail race that I ever ran and the one that really changed my running journey.
10 mile loop – choose 1,2, or 3 loops.
Well marked trail through beautiful Salt Fork State Park.
Mostly single track with all the rocks and roots and plenty of elevation.
December in Ohio can bring all the elements. I have run this race through sunshine and 60’s, high wind warnings, rain, sleet, and snow. Often times the weather changes up mid race! NOT TO MENTION THE MUD….
This year we were blessed with near perfect conditions allowing me to run the majority of the race and without having my shoes sucked off my feet!
Lots of great runners out today and very happy with my 3rd place age group!
I heard rumors of a Bigfoot sighting but did not witness it myself so I will try again tomorrow!
Bigfoot 10 Miler – Sunday edition
I took advantage of the BOGO sale and signed up for a 2nd chance to spot Bigfoot!
First time running the Sunday race and it is a completely different vibe from Saturday
10 mile distance is the only option with less than 100 runners today.
High trail traffic yesterday + warmer temperatures today = MORE MUD!
I teamed up with my BFF and we had the best time laughing, slip sliding, and enjoying the views!
To top it all off, we were both pleasantly surprised to place 3rd in our respective age groups!
And yes, Bigfoot remains Hide and Seek Champion 2025
Race Recap By Lynett McClay:
Sunday Bigfoot 10 miler in Salt Fork is mostly single track , hills and mud. I have done this race and few times and the weather was a little chilly but you warmed up quickly when climbing the hills and trying not to slide in the mud. The scenery was beautiful with the snow on the ground and around Salt Fork lake. There was plenty of parking for everyone. Packet pick with easy directions and indoor restrooms. Everycrunner received a medal and a soft tee or choose not to have the medal for $5 less. The best part of this race this year is that I got to run with my bestie and placed 3rd in my age group.