5/9/2026

To The Clocktower And Back 5K

Akron, Ohio

Lori Fritz

Finish Time:  27:45

Overall Place:  116th Place / 336

Division Place:  2nd Place / 5

Chris Kiehl

Finish Time:  27:51

Overall Place:  118th Place / 336

Division Place:  8th Place / 13

Renee Buckus

Finish Time:  34:40

Overall Place:  190th Place / 336

Division Place:  16th Place / 20

1 Mile Fun Run

Brittnay Kiehl

Finish Time:  13:01

Overall Place:  26th Place / 43

Division Place:  N/A

Race Recap By Lori Fritz:

I ran to the Clock Tower and Back 5K  this morning at Coventry High School. Parking at the school, of course was ample and so very convenient! The town of Portage Lakes is so very pretty! Race was well organized, and I very much enjoyed the course!
I had a lot of fun watching the little ones run their race as well!
I had a little trouble getting warmed up and race ready, due to being in my garage for the last two days trying to sell things, so I was pleasantly surprised to be awarded second place in my age group!

Race Recap By Chris Kiehl:

Small local race supporting the cross country team. Good communication & organized race. Course was stroller friendly. Starting at the high school to the clocktower and back. Police on course for safety. Overall and age group awards awards.

Race Recap By Brittany Kiehl:

I completed the fun run with the boys. We had a great time! It is a well organized race. This race supports the Coventry Cross Country Team and the proceeds from this race will help send them to XC camp this summer and will buy them new shoes and spikes this fall.
I love the course – it has great views of Portage Lakes. It is dog and stroller friendly. They even have a fastest stroller and fastest dog category. The swag is great! You receive an awesome finisher’s medal and soft shirt with the clocktower.  There are plenty of post race snacks. Highly recommend this race! I look forward to it every year.

5/9/2026

Thunder Bunny Trail Race

Athens, Ohio

50K Trail Race

Rachel Turner

Finish Time:  6:24:55

Overall Place:  19th Place / 76

Division Place:  6th Place / 24

25K Trail Race

Christine Chupek

Finish Time:  3:50:01

Overall Place:  36th Place / 83

Division Place:  14th Place / 38

Peter Heroux attended the race to provide support for Team ER and North Water Brewing Run Club runners.

Race Recap By Rachel Turner:

Such a fun weekend with run club! I ran the Thunder Bunny 50K (32 miles) which was my first trail race at that distance! 6th female overall! what an experience! Might do it again!

Race Recap By Christine Churpek:

Thunder Bunny weekend!
A crew of us headed to Athens, Ohio for the Thunder Bunny 25K & 50K this weekend and it turned into such a fun adventure. Some tackled the 25K, others took on the 50K, and Peter came to cheer for us!
One of my favorite parts was all of us walking through the streets together in our NWB Run Club hoodies.
Post-race highlights definitely included hanging out at Little Fish Brewing Company and Jackie O’s to refuel and celebrate!
So grateful for this community and all the adventures running brings.

5/3/2026

The Pittsburgh Half Marathon

Pittsburgh, PA

Stephanie Orwick

Finish Time: 2:00:22

Overall Place:  3688th Place / 14031

Division Place:  193rd Place / 1015

5/3/2026

The Save22 Hike / Ruck

Massillon, Ohio

Lisa Keane And Josh Keane completed the 2.2 mile hike / ruck to honor and support veterans.

Event Recap By Lisa Keane:

SAVE22 10th Annual Hike – A decade of healing 🇺🇸.
SAVE22® wholeheartedly dedicates itself to combating suicide among veterans, active-duty personnel, and first responders.
Nice community event with music, vendors, and fellowship.
2.2 mile hike (ruck) on closed roads through downtown Massillon with police and volunteer presence for safety.
Honor their memory. Share their stories. Never forget.

5/2/2026

Donut Dash For Summit WAB 5K

Akron, Ohio

Scott Orlando

Finish Time:  23:03

Overall Place:  11th Place / 270

Division Place:  1st Place / 9

Race Recap By Scott Orlando:

It was a chilly but fun morning at the Donut Dash For Summit WAB 5K. I was looking forward to a fast flat course and obviously the donuts at the finish line! I felt strong running and had negative splits for each of the 3 miles of the race. I finished 11th overall. 12th if you count the beautiful dog that beat me! I was a little surprised when I crossed the finish line with a time of 23:03. Based on my mile splits I expected a much faster finish time. After a little data swapping and conversion with other runners we concluded the slower finish times resulted from the course being long. Usually I focus on my finish time but for this race I’m focusing on my mile splits of 7:19 for mile 1, 7:17 for mile 2, and 7:12 for mile 3. Still not where I want to be yet but progress over my last two races so I am happy with that.

The initial results showed I placed 2nd in the 40-59 age division. I was about to leave and checked the results one last time and apparently there was a glitch and the new updated results showed me winning the 50-59 age division. I went back to the finish line and unfortunately missed the awards ceremony. The race director did present me with the age division award though.
The race was well organized. The course was closed with police blocking all cross streets. The course was mostly flat but there were a few areas of a little elevation change. Running on some of the brick roads wasn’t ideal but tolerable.

All participants received donut themed t-shirts, donut finisher medals, and some coupons and promotional items from sponsors. There were a lot of really nice gift baskets that were raffled off but sadly I didn’t win one. The donuts at the finish line were tasty and the real star of the race.

Congratulations to all of the finishers!  Thank you to all of the volunteers and race directors for putting on a great race!

5/2/2026

Race Into The Finals 5K

Kent, Ohio

Cleopatra Sirnic Clifford

Finish Time:  31:09

Overall Place:  40th Place / 89

Division Place:  2nd Place / 8

4/29/2026

The Patriot Power 5K And Virtual 5K

Reading, PA

5K

Josh Keane

Finish Time: 26:50

Overall Place:  N/A

Division Place:  N/A

Josh Keane was the Race Director and organizer of the event.

Virtual 5K

Lisa Keane

Finish Time:  30:22

Race Recap By Lisa Keane:

The Patriot Power 5K is a 5K or 1 mile race to support our US Active Duty and Veterans.
Thank you for your service.
I was unable to attend in person this year but for just $5 shipping I chose the virtual event and ran on my own time.
Nice swag includes a soft Short sleeve t-shirt and matching finishers medal.

4/26/2026

NOMBS At Tuscazoar Mountain Bike Race

Dover, Ohio

CAT 2 Sport 50+ Race

Rick Wise

Finish Time:  1:57:15

Overall Place: 7th Place / 10

Race Recap By Rick Wise:

I had a decent season opener of the Northern Ohio Mountain Northern Ohio Mountain Bike Series (NOMBS) at Camp Tuscazoar yesterday. It was my first race back after SI joint problems forced me to end last year’s season early. Unfortunately, I got tangled up with two other riders in the Sport/Cat 2 mass start, causing two of us to unclip, remount, and start from the back of the pack. I’m not confident I would have placed any higher even if I had a clean start. I finished 7th out of 10 in the 50+ Sport/Cat 2 age group. I was slower than last year, but still rehabbing the back/SI joint and haven’t been able to train as much this year, so I’m satisfied with the result. Already looking forward to the next race.

4/26/2026

The Glass City Marathon And Half Marathon

Toledo, Ohio

Glass City Marathon

George McFall

Finish Time: 3:24:19

Overall Place:  353rd Place / 1255

Division Place:  11th Place / 58

Owen Corning Half Marathon

Christine Churpek

Finish Time:  1:50:42

Overall Place:  502nd Place / 2013

Division Place:  22nd Place / 117

Peter Heroux was on the course cheering on Team ER and local runners.

Race Recap By George McFall:

The temperature at the start was 48 degrees with a mostly cloudy sky. Ideal race conditions.
This was my 5th and fastest Glass City Marathon. I crossed the finish line with a time of 324:19, 7;48 pace. I placed 11th out of 58 in my age group. I was holding steady in the 7:30s until mile 12 when I clocked a 7:49 but rebounded on miles 13-15 but was back in the 7:40s at mile 16 and again at mile 18. From mile 20 until the finish I was in the high 7:50s / low to mid 8:00s. The last 800 is a downhill then flattens out with a left turn, right turn and one final left to get into the stadium to cross the finish line on the field. Marathon #29. Thanks to all the volunteers and spectators on the course. You all are rockstars!
While I didn’t hit my goal time, I am very thankful to finish another 26.2. I have gained so much confidence over the last 12 months. Last May, I ran a 3:19:48 (BQ + 12 seconds) at the Buffalo Marathon. I followed that up with 3:20:48 (BQ +9:12) in October. In January, I ran a 3:23:59 (BQ +6:01) at the DONNA Marathon in Jacksonville Beach. And today’s 3:24:19 (BQ +5:41).
Note: Pre race, I hung out and did my warm up drills and stretching in the Team Owens Corning tent. After the race, I went back to the tent for some great food and an amazing massage. The OC crew was so helpful and friendly. Thank you!!
You know the saying “age is just a number”… well it is. I am going to be 55 in July and I am more driven to push myself to achieve new goals in running and life. I will keep showing up for myself every day and put in the work. Nothing is impossible. Thanks to my running coach Jennifer Simmerman for continuing to challenge me.

4/26/2026

The St Anthony’s Triathlon

St Petersburg, Florida

Sprint Triathlon

Lisa Keane

Finish Time:  1:47:27

Overall Place:  648th Place / 1008

Division Place:  9th Place / 14

Felicia Neal

Finish Time:  1:55:16

Overall Place:  786th Place / 1008

Division Place:  37th Place / 54

Josh Keane was on the course providing race support and cheering on Lisa And Felicia.

Race Recap By Lisa Keane:

St. Anthony’s Triathlon 2026 was a destination Tri for this Ohio girl.
Good communication & organized race includes an expo w/ vendors and giveaways and even an option to rent a bike!
Well marked, scenic course.
Tons of volunteers & kayaks / police for safety.
Nice swag & after party.
Overall and age group awards.
1st time swimming in the ocean for an event and it was very choppy and super tough. There were 3 rescues around me so the jet skis added to the wakes! Florida roads were flat and fast for the bike / run.

Race Recap By Felicia Neal:

Sunday I completed St Anthony’s Triathlon in St Petersburg, Florida. This was my first sprint triathlon! It was very challenging and HOT. Swimming in the ocean was no joke! I swallowed too much saltwater and it was very challenging navigating the water with hundreds of athletes. The race itself was very well organized with many helpful volunteers. I was so thankful to be competing with Lisa Keane and having our husbands as our cheerleaders and partners in crime. We stayed at a AIRBNB in Tierra Verde right on the ocean, ate way to much food and enjoyed the beach!