11/27/2025

Aurora Turkey Trot

Aurora, Ohio

George McFall

Finish Time:  20:54

Overall Place:  44th Place / 724

Division Place:  3rd Place / 39

Race Recap By George McFall:

A Thanksgiving Day tradition continues… The Aurora Turkey Trot. I started doing this 5k race when my kids were young. I look forward to it every year! The race organizers changed up the course this year so that was fun. The race starts and finishes in front of Aurora High School. I started near the front of the corral so I could get into my lane quickly. After the first right turn, there was a long stretch of road so I was able to settle in. The wind was crazy at times. Just kept moving forward.
Mile Splits:
Mile 1 – 6:55
Mile 2 – 6:56
Mile 3 – 6:36
Last .10 – 5:53
My finishing time was 20:54, 6:45 pace. I placed 3rd in my age group (50-59). 9 seconds separated me and the first place guy. It was a very competitive age group.
I hope to do another 5k in the next 2-3 weeks.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

11/27/2025

Homerun For The Homeless 4 Mile Run

Akron, Ohio

Cleopatra Sirnic Clifford

Finish Time:  40:54

Overall Place:  751st Place / 1470

Division Place:  11th Place / 50

11/23/2025

Regal Beagle Ultra

Akron, Ohio

25K Trail Race

Cleopatra Sirnic Clifford

Finish Time:  3:02:34

Overall Place:  48th Place / 71

Division Place:  4th Place / 8

11/22/2025

The Dirty Dirty 15K

Willoughby, Ohio

John Fabianich McClay

Finish Time:1:21:59

Overall Place:  43rd Place / 205

Division Place:  4th Place / 11

Lisa Keane

Finish Time:1:39:35

Overall Place:  114th Place / 205

Division Place:  2nd Place / 8

Josh Keane

Finish Time:1:42:78

Overall Place:  122nd Place / 205

Division Place:  7th Place / 8

Terri Bednar

Finish Time:1:42:55

Overall Place:  124th Place / 205

Division Place:  4th Place / 12

Lynett McClay

Finish Time: 2:21:11

Overall Place:  194th Place / 205

Division Place:  10th Place / 12

Dirty Trail Series Final Standings

Josh Keane

1st Place Male 50-54

Lisa Keane

1st Place Female 55-59

Terri Bednar

1st Place Female 50-54

John Fabianich McClay

2nd Place Male 55 -59

Lynett McClay

2nd Place Female 50-54

Race Recap By Lisa Keane:

Good communication, easy directions
Ample free parking near the start / finish
Organized indoor packet pick up and staging area
Chip timing on well marked, mostly bridal trails
One big hill at the beginning and one big hill at the end with nice rolling hills in between Perfect temps today and not a ton of mud
No water or road crossings and only minimal roots however there are some gravel areas that can be tricky
Run 2 loops for your 15K – 2 stocked aid stations per loop
Choice of swag and medals for all finishers
Overall and age group awards
I made a trail friend and we pushed hard the final few miles for a negative split earning me a 2nd place age group!
This was the final race in the Dirty Trail Series and I was so excited to place 1st in my age group! Very nice plaque, raffle prizes, and lunch for all series participants!
I really enjoyed the this series. The races were amazing, the RDs were amazing, and I met so many wonderful people! I highly recommend!

Race Recap By Lynett McClay:

It was a beautiful day to play in the woods. Perfect weather, cool start and plenty of sunshine. This course had 1 big hill going and and 1 steep hill going down with rolling hills in between. Very little mud, no streams or water crossings. Some rocks and roots but not very technical. Packet pickup was organized and indoor. Easy directions and plenty of parking. Two stocked aid stations. Run 2 loops for 15k. Choice of swag and medals for all participants. Age group awards and top 3 overall.

11/15/2025

Stand With The Band Run Walk

Mineral City, Ohio

Lisa Keane And Lynett McClay

Finish Time:  1:28:17

Miles Completed:  6.26

Run Recap By Lisa Keane:

Stand with the Band Memorial Walk / Run
6 miles to honor the 6 we lost 2 years ago in the tragic bus crash
Today we remember Dave, Shannon, Kristy, JD, Wyatt, and Katelyn.

11/15/2025

NEOMED Endocrinology Interest Group Turkey Trot 5K

Rootstown, Ohio

Cleopatra Sirnic Clifford

Finish time:  N/A

Overall Place:  N/A

11/15/2025

The Franksgiving Day 5K

Canton, Ohio

Nancy Wardell

Finish Time:  29:01

Overall Place:  201st Place / 904

Division Place:  13th Place / 65

Brittany Kiehl

Finish Time:  38:40

Overall Place:  505th Place / 904

Division Place:  24th Place / 68

Race Recap By Nancy Wardell:

I ran the Franksgiving Day 5K in Canton yesterday and ran into teammate Brittany Kiehl in the after race hot dog line! This race was a lot bigger than I expected with over 1,000 runners and walkers of all ages!! It was very well organized and had raffles, hot dogs, chips, and sodas or a beer at the finish line! The award ceremony was fun as well with a bonus prize if your team (ketchup, mustard, or onion) averaged the fastest finishing time was granted a bonus sticker prize! I finished at a time of 29:01 and a pace of 9:21! I finished 13th out of 65 in my age group and 200 overall which I’m pretty happy with! It was a fun race and I saw tons of familiar friendly race friends there that I enjoyed spending the morning with!

11/9/2025

Ruck Run 5K

Canton, Ohio

Nancy Wardell

Finish Time:  30:50

Overall Place:  34th Place / 8

Division Place::  1st Place / 3

Race Recap by Nancy Wardell:

I ran the Ruck Run 5k in Canton today and loved every minute of it in the rain and chilly weather!! This race was a huge tribute to our veterans and I felt honored to be running with so many of them, some even in weighted vests or ruck sacks! The course definitely had elevation changes, but there were tons of volunteers at each turn cheering you on like crazy! Great award ceremony in the fire department where you could warm up and their sponsors were set up giving away tons of free goodies!! Loved the hot chocolate and beautiful medals too! I finished with a time of 30:50 and pace of 9:56 and earned first in my age group!!! I was very excited!! Can’t wait to do this one again next year!

11/8/2025

Loop the Lake 50K, 25K, And 50K Relay

Munroe Falls, Ohio

50K

Terri Bednar

Finish Time:  5:48:25

Overall Place:  21st Place / 32

Division Place:  8th Place Female

25K

Veronica Neubert

Finish Time:  2:24:09

Overall Place:  25th Place / 83

Division Place:  9th Place Female

Renee Buckus

Finish Time:  2:53:03

Overall Place:  50th Place / 83

Division Place:  27th Place Female

50K Relay

Loops And Libations

Christine Churpek And Rachel Turner

Finish Time:  3:54:34

Overall Place:  5th Place / 28

Division:  3rd Place Coed Team

Hot Laps

Stephanie Orwick

Finish Time:  4:10:22

Overall Place:  10th Place / 28

Division Place:  7th Place Coed Team

Peter Heroux, And Kevin Christensen provided race support to Team ER members and other local runners.

Race Recap By Terri Bednar:

I am officially an ultramarathoner!! My First 50K is in the books! I ran Loop the Lake in Munroe Falls. they offer a 50K relay, a 25K, a 50K and a 6 hour option. Such a fun race with tents set up to look like Woodstock and all the snacks you would ever want! Thanks to Stephanie Orwick for crewing me and for my awesome coach Christine Churpek! There is a cheer section every 1.3 miles and I introduced myself to other cheer sections so I think I had like 4 along the loop . The race was very well organized, packet pickup was a cinch; bathrooms right by the start/finish and an easy timing mat with screen so you could see how many laps you completed. This was my third time doing this race but first time doing the 50k. I had a blast AND I took home the award for female Masters and won $50!!! My one and ONLY complaint about this race is that everyone gets the same medal/no differentiation between 25K, 50K, 6 hour or relay. I was sad to learn that this was the last year for this race. I sure hope they bring it back, it is a blast!

Race Recap By Veronica Neubert:

Yesterday, I completed my first 25K. Thanks to Terri Bednar’s encouragement and to my Team ER for race support!
The weather was perfect and I felt good for most of the laps. Finishing 25th overall and 9th female, I can only imagine what running on good knees could have felt like? Nevertheless, I am proud of myself.

Race Recap By Renee Buckus:

LOOP THE LAKE 25K! Perfect temps, high energy, speedy runners and strong support from friends and family! Nearly 16 miles of pure joy with a finish line that represented not only the end of this race but my 2025 races in total. What a season! A mega thank you to PLX Running Club and Nicole for putting on an incredible event. I’m so lucky to know y’all and thankful I got to be a part of this.

11/8/2025

The Virtual Tavern Of Zoar 5K

Bolivar, Ohio

Lisa Keane And Lynett McClay both completed the race that was changed to a virtual event due to severe weather the date the live event was set to be held.

Race Recap By Lisa Keane:

VIRTUAL Canal Tavern of Zoar 5K
I love this annual 5K to benefit our TuscParks!
Super organized on flat, fast Towpath with one short but steep hill at the finish
Point to point you can park at the finish and take a bus to the start or option 2… park at the start and walk / run 3.1 back after the finish!!!!
Nice swag and best after party with German food, awards and Lockport beer!
Mother Nature was feeling spicy so our official race was cancelled but the RD held the party for us anyway and passed out the swag.
My BFF and I picked a beautiful fall evening for our make up run and found the biggest wooly bear caterpillar EVER