5/10/2025

Mother Of All Races 5K

Canal Fulton, Ohio

Nancy Wardell

Finish Time:  32:42

Overall Place:  73rd Place / 199

Division Place:  4th Place / 10

Race Recap By Nancy Wardell:

I completed the Mother of All Races 5k in Canal Fulton yesterday! This race is very well organized and the course does have some elevation, but the freebies and the award ceremony with tons of food and even the sweet T-shirt makes this race totally worth it!! I finished 4th in my age group with a total time of 32:41 and a pace of 10:32. Loved the atmosphere overall and hope to do this one again next year!

5/10/2025

To The Clocktower And Back 5K

Akron, Ohio

5K

Renee Buckus

Finish Time:  32:57

Overall Place:  185th Place / 329

Division Place:  16th Place / 33

1 Mile Fun Run

Brittany Kiehl

Finish Time:  N/A

5/10/2025

Spring Benefit Auction And Festival 5K

Holmesville, Ohio

Kris Engstrom

Finish Time:  25:56

Overall Place:  36th Place / 56

Division Place:  3rd Place / 3

Race Recap By Kris Engstrom:

I ran the Spring Benefit Auction and Festival this Saturday in Holmesville. Money went to support people with disabilities. First year for the race. Thought the race was going to be run on the flat paved Holmes County trail. I was wrong. Most challenging 5k I’ve ever run. Most of it was run on grass and fields with lots of hills. More of a cross country run. I actually enjoyed the challenge. Finished 3rd in age group with a time of 25:56.

4/27/2025

NOMBS At Tuscazoar Mountain Bike Race

Dover, Ohio

Cat-2 Sport 50+ Mountain Bike Race

Rick Wise

Finish Time:  1:49:16

Overall Place:  9th Place / 13

Race Recap By Rick Wise:

I had a great time at the Northern Ohio Mountain Bike Series (NOMBS) season opener at Camp Tuscazoar last Sunday. It was my first race after moving up to Cat 2/Sport and the competition was definitely on a higher level. I had a solid first lap (~5.5mi) about a minute faster than last year, but suffered a mechanical on the second lap with a stick getting stuck between my frame and derailleur. I lost several minutes getting it repaired and likely a couple places in my age group. My third (and final) lap felt strong back to nearly the pace of the first. Overall I’m happy with 9th out of 13 considering the issues I dealt with. I learned a lot about the class and look forward to the next time I get to race in it.

4/4/2025

UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon

Pittsburgh, PA

Stephanie Orwick

Finish Time:  2:19:24

Overall Place:  2629th Place / 6911

Division Place:  380th Place / 3539

4/3/2025

Race Into The Finals 5K

Kent, Ohio

Cleopatra Sirnic Clifford

Finish Time:  30:02

Overall Place:  48th Place / 116

Division Place:  2nd Place / 10

Volunteers

Kevin Christensen And Scott Orlando

Race Recap By Scott Orlando:

I wasn’t planning on volunteering for this race but when I got word that Mickey Rzymek and Josh Ritchie needed help I decided to lend my assistance.   I was hoping that I would be inside eating donuts and helping with packet pick up but that was not the case.  Kent State had plenty of student helpers for registration duties.  Instead I was outside in the rain setting up the start finish area with Team ER member Kevin Christensen who also volunteered.  Turns out that Kevin and I were very much needed as the crew consisted of just Mickey, Josh, and one paid helper from Ritchie’s Sporting Goods.  Four of us constructed the start / finish area while Josh set up the course.  The rain was really coming down making working conditions not so pleasant.  Just before the start of the race Kevin and I received a crash course in the timing system to be used.  For whatever reason the race organizer decided not to have the event chip timed so we quickly learned the manual method of timing.  I worked the official timing device while Kevin recorded each bib number of the finishers.  I give a lot of credit to the runners and walkers that showed up and raced in the heavy rain.   After the final racers crossed the finish line we worked quickly to deconstruct the finish line and pack everything up into the waiting trucks.  I was impressed with the organization and speed at which everything was packed up.  You could tell Josh and Mickey had done this more than a few times.  After everything was cleaned up I went inside.  Thankfully there were a few donuts left as well as some snacks remaining.   I typically really enjoy volunteering to help at races.  I can’t really say that helping at this race was enjoyable with all the rain, but I would do it again in a heartbeat to help Josh and Mickey.   Thanks to Kevin for also helping!

4/3/2025

The Big Deal At The Great Seal 50K And 25K

Chillicothe, Ohio

50K

Josh Keane

Finish Time: 10:13:24

Overall Place:  25th Place /

Division Place:  N/A

25K

Lisa Keane

Finish Time:  4:13:21

Overall Place:  24th Place /

Division Place:  1st Place /

Race Recap By Josh Keane:

The Big Deal at Great Seal was a grueling 50k with over 6,000 feet of elevation change and unforgiving torrential rain for almost the entire race. This is a fantastic and scenic course with exceptional views. This race was very well put together with great directors and volunteers. Aid stations were well placed and prepared. The perigees at the start finish line were the best I’ve ever had! A very challenging course that was made even more difficult by the non stop heavy rain. It was almost as if we were running all day in the creek! If you want a challenge this race will certainly provide it! Chillicothe is also a wonderful town with a lot of history, restaurants, breweries, and small town nightlife which made this a wonderful weekend for us. We will definitely be looking to do this one again!

Race Recap By Lisa Keane:

I absolutely LOVED this race! 5 Stars – ultimate experience for all trail running enthusiasts!
Great communication including multiple emails, GPX course file, and even a Zoom meeting leading up to race day.
Easy directions and ample free parking close to the start / finish.
Organized and easy packet pick up night before or day of.
Limited registration enhances the runners experience and protects the park. All distances start together. 25K / 50K choose 1 loop or 2.
Well marked super challenging course with over 3000’ of elevation per loop on 99% single track with all the rocks & roots, a couple of road crossings, multiple stream crossings, and So. Much. Mud!
Perfectly spaced and well stocked aid stations. Start / finish has a shelter w/ a fire while you wait for friends to come in.
All athletes receive a soft SS tee and nice finishers medal.
Overall awards for all distances.
I would absolutely do this one again!

4/3/2025

Bauman Orchard Apple Blossom 5K And 1 Mile Walk

Rittman, Ohio

1 Mile Walk

Brittany Kiel

Finish Time:  N/A

Overall Place:  N/A

Division Place:  N/A

Race Recap By Brittany Kiehl:

Parking was easy. You could either park on the street or at the high school which was a short walk to the orchard. The 1 mile walkers did not recieve bibs and they started 30 minutes before the 5K. The 1 milers recieved a t-shirt and those completing the 5K were also given a medal. There were prizes after the 5K for the top overall female and male finishers. As well as top female and male in 10 year age groups. They also had random bib draw winners​.​ There was no offical announcement made for the 1 mile and everyone just seemed to go. I did the 1 mile walk with my boys. Despite all the cold rain and mud we had fun. The boys enjoyed warm homemade strawberry donuts and slushies from Bauman Orchards. And of course, I enjoyed a midnight rain energy drink from Ott’s Coffee

4/27/2025

TCS London Marathon

London, England

Kristi Quesenberry Gunyula

Finish Time:  4:42:35

Overall Place:  30887th Place / 31669

Division Place:  1595th Place / 1650

4/27/2025

Waddle 1 Mile Fun Run

Brittany Kiehl

This event was a non timed fun run event.

Event Recap By Brittany Kiehl:

When you go to the playground and find out they are doing a race. It’s a sign you have to do it, right? Also, super proud mom moment, Andrew ran almost the entire time. He loved jumping over all the arrows and having me read all the words to him.