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9/14/2025 Nancy Wardell Mark Dearing Memorial 5K Navarre, Ohio

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9/14/2025

Mark Dearing Memorial 5K

Navarre, Ohio

Nancy Wardell

Finish Time:  31:12

Overall Place:  19th Place : 110

Division Place:  2nd Place / 10

Race Recap By Nancy Wardell:

i ran the first ever Mark Dearing Memorial 5K in Navarre! The course was an out and back race on fairly easy trails. the finisher medal and swag were really nice and loved the flag on them. I finished with a total time of 31:12 and pace of 10:03 and 2nd in my age group! I was a little nervous since it was the 10 yearr age gaps and their timer was acting up (my watch definitely showed I had a faster pace), but it all worked out! Top three in each age group received a $5 gift certificate to Rise Up Cafe coffee shop!  I’ll be trying to complete this one again next year for sure!

9/6/2025 Josh Keane, Lisa Keane, And Lynett McClay Youngstown Ultra Trail Classic Youngstown, Ohio

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9/6/2025

Youngstown Ultra Trail Classic

50K Trail Race

Youngstown, Ohio

Josh Keane

Finish Time: 7:29:29

Overall Place:  37th Place / 53

Division Place:  9th Place / 9

25K Trail Race

Lisa Keane

Finish Time:  3:19:27

Overall Place:  55th Place / 119

Division Place:  2nd Place / 9

Lynett McClay

Finish Time:  4:38:31

Overall Place:  102nd Place / 119

Division Place:  5th Place / 9

Race Recap By Lisa Keane:

One of the most beautiful trails I have ever run! Truly took my breath away!
Good communication, easy directions, and ample free parking near the start / finish with a clear view of the final leg of the course.
Gun start / chip finish on a well marked mostly single track trail, challenging stairs, and stretches of fast road through Mill Creek Park.
Trail had a nice mix of super technical rocks and roots sprinkled with some very run able trails and 1400′ of elevation.
Trees, boulders, lakes, a waterfall, a working mill, and a covered bridge. Absolutely breathtaking!
Nice after party with chili / fajita / nacho lunch, SS collared tech shirt, running hat, and finisher’s sticker
Perfect weather and great course made for a fairly fast trail race.
Very happy with my 3:19 finish time that put me 16th overall female and 2nd place age group
Top 3 overall male / female finisher awards were cute sock monkeys in honor of one of the many hill climbs. I would absolutely do this one again!
Race Recap By Lynett McClay:
The Youngstown Ultra Trail Classic 50K & 25K is one of the most beautiful trails that I have run by far. This course is mostly single track with technical areas, road, plenty of roots and rocks, challenging stairs, and few good steep hills with elevation of 1400ft, and steep declines. The ran along Mill Creek park with beautiful waterfalls and covered bridge, lake, and trees to climb over. Gun start/ chip finishing a well marked course. Plenty of parking and great communication. A little walk to indoor restrooms or you can use the porta potties near the course. Nice after party with chili/ fajita and nachos lunch. Every participant receives a soft tee shirt and finishers get a hat and sticker. It was a beautiful morning for a run through this scenic course.

9/6/2025 Steve Zenar And Mike Williams Bedford XC Mountain Bike Race Walton Hills, Ohio

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9/6/2025

Bedford XC Mountain Bike Race

Walton Hills, Ohio

Men’s Novice Race

Steve Zenar

Finish Time: 55:20

Overall Place:  9th Place / 19

Mike Williams

Finish Time:  58:55

Overall Place:  13th Place / 19

Race Recap By Steve Zenar:

I had a wonderful MTB race with Mike Williams this weekend at Bedford Reservation. This was my first MTB event in 2 years and I was happy with my ride (and the absence of any crashing). Overall I placed 9th of 17 in the beginner race which was just shy of 9 miles. The event was well organized and the course was clearly marked with several volunteers ensuring we didn’t make any incorrect turns. Wishing all a wonderful week

 

9/1/1025 Cleopatra Sirnic Clifford And Nancy Wardell Castle 5K Run For Hope Alliance, Ohio

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9/1/1025

Castle 5K Run For Hope

Alliance, Ohio

Cleopatra Sirnic Clifford

Finish Time:  28:38

Overall Place:  62nd Place / 139

Division Place:  6th Place / 16

Nancy Wardell

Finish Time:  29:28

Overall Place:  65th Place / 139

Division Place:  7th Place / 14

Race Recap By Nancy Wardell:

I ran the Run for Hope Castle 5k in Alliance this beautiful morning! Found teammate Cleopatra Sirnic along the way too! This is a nice easy course that is clearly marked at every turn and even goes through Mount Union college! Tons of nice snacks and quick award ceremony at the end. I didn’t place today, but finished at a total time of 29:28 and with a pace of 9:28 which I’m still pleased with. I was 7th in my age group. Loved the castle and very upbeat environment at the race site!

8/30/2025 John Fabianich McClay, Lynett McClay, Josh Keane, Lisa Keane, Terri Bednar, And Cleopatra Sirnic Clifford The Leave No Trace Half Marathon And Minnehaha 15K Peninsula, Ohio

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8/30/2025

The Leave No Trace Half Marathon And Minnehaha 15K

Peninsula, Ohio

Leave No Trace Half Marathon

John Fabianich McClay

Finish Time:  2:07:23

Overall Place:  31st Place / 149

Division Place:  1st Place / 10

Lynett McClay

Finish Time:  3:43:11

Overall Place:  143rd Place / 149

Division Place:  9th Place / 10

Minnehaha 15K

Josh Keane

Finish Time:  1:44:51

Overall Place:  48th Place / 113

Division Place:  2nd Place / 5

Lisa Keane

Finish Time:  2:03:05

Overall Place:  78th Place / 113

Division Place:  1st Place / 6

Terri Bednar

Finish Time:  2:03:27

Overall Place:  79th Place / 113

Division Place:  2nd Place / 6

Cleopatra Sirnic Clifford

Finish Time:  2:16:46

Overall Place:  92nd Place / 113

Division Place:  3rd Place / 6

Race Recap By John Fabianich McClay:

I had a great time running the Leave No Trace Half Marathon on Saturday. The course was well-marked, the volunteers were fantastic, and the aid stations were well-organized. Parking was not a problem. Congratulations to all who finished. I finished first in my age group and 31st out of 149. This is an event I always enjoy.

Race Recap By Lynett McClay:

This race was held at Camp Manatoc in Peninsula. This course consist of single track, gravel road, grass, rolling hills and a couple of steep hills to climb with elevation of 1600′ ft and plenty of roots to trip on. Also this was a 2 loop course. Easy packet pick up the morning and plenty of parking and easy directions. The course was well marked. There were 2 aid stations with easy access and plenty of snacks for all of the runners needs. This course got me a little bit as I fell 2x hitting my head, bruised my left arm and pinky finger with also bruising to my right elbow and a few scrapes on my knees. Next I will come back and have revenge.

Race Recap By Lisa Keane:

Race 8/10 in the Dirty Trail Series meets the Endurance Series race 5/9! These two separate races are run an hour apart on the same course – sounds hectic but it works!
Great communication, organized packet pick up, easy directions, and ample free parking close to the start / finish.
Indoor restrooms / showers available for all runners
Chip timing on a well marked trail with plenty of rocks, roots, and elevation.
Mostly single track with some road and grassy fields mixed in. Stay alert for faster runners and announce yourself to pass when approaching slower runners.
Nicely spaced aid / water stations on course.
Choice of swag during sign up. I accidentally signed up for a duplicate item as a previous race and I schmoozed the race directors until they let me switch it out.
Fun finish line atmosphere with plenty of space for spectators to cheer you in, music, and food including hot dogs and snow cones.
Finisher medals for all runners and overall / age group awards in 5 year increments 3 deep.
Very happy with my 1st place age group win! Congratulations to all of the Team ER Minnehaha runners – everyone placed in their age groups and the race directors mentioned our team by name!

8/30/2025 Nancy Wardell Red S.H.O.E 5K At The Classic Canton, OH

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8/30/2025

Red S.H.O.E 5K At The Classic

Canton, OH

Nancy Wardell

Finish Time:  28:12

Overall Place 3rd Place Overall Female

Race Recap By Nancy Wardell:

I ran the first time ever, RED S.H.O.E. 5K in Canton this morning! Such a beautiful morning and very well organized with clear signs at every turn. I really loved this race course, which goes up around the monument and has a nice run along the low elevation trails in the park. I was super excited to finish 3rd female overall! I finished at 28:13 and a pace of 9:05 which is the best I’ve had in years!!! Great little award ceremony and pretzels, bananas, and water at the finish line. I’m so thrilled!!