11/27/2025

Tuscarawas County YMCA Turkey Trot

Dover, Ohio

John Fabianich McClay

Finish Time: 23:04

Overall Place:  84th Place / 1016

Division Place:  2nd Place / 26

Lisa Keane

Finish Time: 27:30

Overall Place:  240th Place / 1016

Division Place:  3rd Place / 23

Nancy Wardell

Finish Time: 28:55

Overall Place:  310th Place / 1016

Division Place:  4th Place / 39

Kelli Tomblin

Finish Time: 33:26

Overall Place:  473rd Place / 1016

Division Place:  12th Place / 39

Lynett McClay

Finish Time: 33:31

Overall Place:  474th Place / 1016

Division Place:  13th Place / 39

Josh Keane

Finish Time: 33:36

Overall Place:  508th Place / 1016

Division Place:  15th Place / 31

Race Recap By John Fabianich McClay:

I participated in the Tuscarawas YMCA Turkey Trot this morning. The temperature was somewhat cool. I had a satisfying experience. The course was flat and fast. Packet pickup was very organized. There was plenty of parking. The course was well-marked. There was 1 water stop.

Race Recap By Lisa Keane:

Tuscarawas County YMCA Turkey Trot
Good communication. Easy directions. Organized packet pick up.
Ample, free parking near the start/ finish.
Indoor restrooms and staging with live music as you greet so many familiar faces!
Nice Team ER turn out- love hanging with these turkeys!
Chip timing is a must for this ever growing race – almost 1200 trotters this year!
This well marked flat and fast road race is family friendly including so many fur babies on leash or in buggies.
Tons of police and volunteer presence for safety.
One water station on course and bananas at the finish line.
All athletes receive a nice SS themed cotton shirt.
Awards go to top 3 overall and age group finishers. Tons of great runners this year! I worked harder than I wanted to and was super happy to place 3rd in my age group!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Race Recap By Nancy Wardell:

I ran the Tuscarawas Turkey Trot 5k in Dover this morning with teammates Lisa Keane, Josh Keane, Kelli Tomblin, John Fabianich McClay, and Lynett McClay! Congrats to all that placed! I improved my time by two minutes from last year and placed 4th in my age group with a total time of 28:55 and pace of 9:19! Hope everyone had a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Race Recap by Kellie Tomblin:

I had a fun time at this Turkey Trot race in Dover. It went smooth at packet pick up. Roads & turns were well marked. there were a lot of volunteers. Plenty of water was available and they had bananas for after race. I would do it again! Gobble til you wobble!

11/27/2025

Cleveland Turkey Trot

Cleveland, Ohio

1 Mile Fun Run

Brittany Kiehl

Finish Time:  N/A

Overall Place:  N/A

Division Place:  N/A

Brittany volunteered for early packet pick up as well as participated in the 1 mile fun run with her family.

Race Recap By Brittany Kiehl:

I opted to do the 1 mile this year instead of the 5K or 5 mile. It was much more enjoyable than last year when we did the 5K. This year during the 1 mile, I felt like we weren’t trying to push through huge crowds and parking on the street was easier. The 1 mile starts 45 minutes before the combined 5K and 5 mile start time. We took a nice stroll and I was able to drink a hot latte from Chickadee Coffee and Tea. The long sleeve shirts were a dark green and the medals matched. They had instant cups of noodles, bananas and pretzels at the finish line.

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!