11/2/2025

The TCS New York City Marathon

New York, New York

Christine Churpek

Finish Time:  4:44:21

Overall Place:  37,070th Place / 59,129

Division Place:  1.615th Place / 3,044

Kristi Quesenberry Gunyula

Finish Time:  4:44:25

Overall Place:  37,096th Place / 59,129

Division Place:  1,620th Place / 3,044

George McFall and Peter Heroux were at the race to support Team ER and other local runners.

Race Recap By Christine Churpek:

We ran the New York City Marathon for Team Animal League! We love you!
Kristi and I ran the New York City Marathon as part of Team Animal League, raising money for North Shore Animal League, the world’s largest no-kill rescue and adoption organization.
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We had so much fun out there and made memories that we will cherish for a lifetime. Thank you to everyone who donated, cheered, and supported this incredible cause! I am forever grateful.

11/2/2025

Autumn Squatch 20K

Lewis Center, Ohio

Josh Keane

Finish Time:  2:49:00

Overall Place:  40th Place / 60

Division Place:  3rd Place / 6

Lisa Keane

Finish Time:  2:51:25

Overall Place:  42nd Place / 60

Division Place:  1st Place / 7

Race Recap By Lisa Keane:

A beautiful fall race thru Alum Creek State Park on ROCKS & ROOTS TRAIL. Perfect weather, beautiful fall foliage, lake views, & rolling hills. The trail is accurately named & extra tricky w/ new leaf coverage!
Great price for an Ultra! $45 for any distance with a unique option to change distances mid race
Good communication, easy directions, organized packet pick up.
Ample free parking a short walk to the start / finish.
All distances start together on the 10K loop. Choose 10K, 20K, or 50k distance. The course was (mostly) well marked and moderately traveled however the loops alternate which was a little confusing.
Chip timing.
One aid station on course and one at the start / finish.
Love my Sasquatch themed shirt and matching finishers medal.
Happy with my pace and 1st place age group finish however no overall or age group awards.
Cozy fire pit and music at finish line was nice while waiting for friends to come in.
I look forward to doing this one again!

11/1/2025

Run Run Rudolph 5K

Cambridge, Ohio.

Nancy Wardell

Finish Time:  30:23

Overall Place:  37th Place / 118

Division Place 3rd Place / 17

Race Recap By Nancy Wardell:

Ran the Run, Run Rudolph 5k in Cambridge today and discovered all the hills they have in town! I actually really enjoyed this race and wish I registered earlier to get one of the nice long sleeve shirts, but I’ll definitely sign up earlier next year! This race was very well organized and tons of cookies, bananas, granola bars and more at the finish line! The finisher medal was really nice too and the age group awards were beautiful glass trees made by a local famous glass company called “Mosser Glass”! I finished at a total time of 30:23 with a pace of 9:48 and 3rd in my age group! I was awarded a small glass tree which I love! I’m very excited to have placed since there were a lot of ladies in the 40-49 age group and the hills were no joke!! Another fun race in the books!

11/1/2025

Conquer The Castle 10 Miler

Mayfield, Ohio

Brittany Kiehl

Finish Time:  1:44:20

Overall Place:  39th Place / 167

Division Place 9th Place

Race Recap By Brittany Kiehl:

The race course was very scenic and mostly on the trails. I wish they would have utilized the indoor pavilion so people could stay warm. However, it was beautiful race weather today. I also think next year they should add a feature to be able to track runners, especially the ultra marathon folks. There were options for a 100K, 50K, 20 miler, 10 miler, or 5K.

10/26/2025

The Haunted Forest Half Marathon

Canal Fulton, Ohio

Renee Buckus

Finish time:  2:15:22

Overall Place:  219th Place / 407

Division Place:  18th Place / 36

Race Recap By Renee Buckus:

Another half marathon is in the books! This is also the last long run before my last big race of the season. I’m so proud of myself for staying injury free (knocks on wood) and consistent with my training despite a lot of challenges (hello constant daycare sickness!). Anyway, what a race! What a year! What a haunted half! Next up: @plxrunningclub Loop the Lake 25K.

10/26/2025

Boo Bash Dash 5K And 1 Mile Fun Run

Columbus, Ohio

1 Mile Fun Run

Brittany Kiehl

No Timing Results For The 1 Mile Run / Walk

Race Recap By Brittany Kiehl:

I made a very last minute decision to walk the 1 mile this morning. This race was presented by The Running Outreach Initiative. The boys had a great time checking out the OSU campus. They received nice medals and shirts. And both enjoyed all the post race snacks.

10/26/2025

Halloween Dash 5K

Lisbon, Ohio

Nancy Wardell

Finish time:  30:30

Overall Place:  53rd Place: 156

Division Place:  9th Place / 19

Race Recap By Nancy Wardell:

I ran the Halloween Dash 5K in Lisbon this morning and it was a bit chilly today! Not a bad course and all the turns were clearly marked. Light refreshments afterwards with the award ceremony. I finished at a total time of 30:30 and pace of 9:48. I didn’t place today, but enjoyed being outside on the trails a little bit.

10/25/2025

Chippewa Creek Challenge Half Marathon

Brecksville, Ohio

John Fabianich McClay

Finish Time:  2:02:36

Overall Place:  34th Place / 195

Division Place:  2nd Place / 9

Josh Keane

Finish Time:  2:20:03

Overall Place:  65th Place / 195

Division Place:  2nd Place / 11

Lisa Keane

Finish Time:  2:30:26

Overall Place:  102nd Place / 195

Division Place:  2nd Place / 8

Lynett McClay

Finish Time:  3:36:50

Overall Place:  174th Place / 195

Division Place:  6th Place / 6

Race Recap By: Lisa Keane:

Chippewa Creek Challenge Half Marathon
Perfect fall day for a race through the woods! Crisp air and sunshine through the fall foliage. This race is perfect for trail lovers with rocks, roots, elevation, a couple of stream, and bridges. Pumpkin rolls and hot cider waiting for you at the finish!
Choice of swag – I love my salamander theme tee shirts and matching finisher’s medal!
2nd place age group today earned me a nice pin for my ribbon.

10/19/2025

The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon

Columbus, Ohio.

George McFall

Finish Time:  3:20:48

Overall Place:  427th Place / 4090

Division Place:  8th Place / 108

Race Recap By George McFall:

This was my 3rd time doing this marathon. I love the energy of this city. The rain did not deter spectators from showing up on the race course to cheer on the participants. The volunteers were awesome.
The race start was delayed by 15 minutes. It was unrelated to the weather. Even though the weather wasn’t ideal, I still managed to run a good race. I actually don’t mind running in the rain. Once I got through the congestion in the first mile, I found my lane and settled in. My goal was to stay in the 7:25-7:30 pace range. I was there for 16 of the first 18 miles. After mile 18, my splits were 8:10, 7:46, 7:38, 7:39, 7:52, 8:04, 8:07, 7:55 and 6:48 on last 1/2 mile.
The finishing stretch was electrifying.. the crowd cheered loudly for us all the way to the finish line at North Bank Park. I ended up with a time of 3:20:48 (7:40 overall pace) and placed 8th in my age group. My time was 1 minute over what I ran in Buffalo back in May. I was so happy! The weather made it very challenging but I didn’t let that get to me. One mile at a time.
The icing on the cake was that I got another BQ. This time around, I should be in. I move into the 55-59 age group for Boston 2027 which has a qualifying time of 3:30. I currently have a 9:12 buffer. Fingers crossed that is enough.
Congrats to everyone who crossed another finish line in Columbus.

10/18/2025

Rainbow Weekend 5K

Kent, Ohio

Rachel Turner

Finish time:  21:48

Overall Place:  2nd Place / 125

Cleopatra Sirnic Clifford

Finish Time:  37:39

Overall Place:  54th Place/ 125