7/12/2026

Ironman 70.3 Musselman

Geneva, New York

Kristi Quesenberry Gunyula

Finish Time:  6:32:03

Overall Place:  1266th Place / 1985

Division Place:  29th Place / 47

7/12/2026

Johnnycake Jog 5 Miler

Painesville, Ohio

Felicia Neal

Finish Time:  47:40

Overall Place:  283rd Place / 594

Division Place:  12th Place / 44

Race Recap By Felicia Neal:

Today was event #37 and I ran the Johnnycake Jog 5 Miler in Painesville. This race was well organized and there where 1000 people at this race for their 50th anniversary. It was hosted by GCXC, I think is a great racing company and normally do a very good job. It was a 5 mile loop on surrounding roads around the Lake County Fair Grounds. I got 12th in my age group.

7/11/1016

The Women’s 6K Festival

Canton, Ohio.

Nancy Wardell

Finish Time:  29:55

Overall Place:  88th Place / 353

Division Place:  13th Place / 49

Felicia Neal

Finish Time:  34:35

Overall Place:  156th Place / 353

Division Place:  21st Place / 49

Race Recap By Nancy Wardell:

This morning I ran the Women’s 6k in Canton with teammate Felicia Neal! This race is always very well organized from start to finish including packet pickup, the shuttle buses, and every turn along the race! The after celebration is always fun with the award ceremony at centennial plaza and little side stands with free goodies for the runners! I finished with a total time of 29:55 and pace of 8:01 and placed 13th out of 49 in my age group! I’m perfectly fine with that lol Another race completed!

Race Recap By Felicia Neal:

Today was event #36 and I ran the Women’s 6K in Canton. This race was well organized and it was really cool seeing the elite runners take off! Girl power! I ran this race in 2024 and it was the start of my running hobby pursuit! I got 21st in my age group and had a blast with Nancy Wardell>

7/10/2026

Stink, Stank, Stunk, 5K

Bolivar, Ohio

Nancy Wardell

Finish Time:  24:45

Overall Place:  15th Place / 149

Division Place:  1st Place / 25

Felicia Neal

Finish Time:  27:37

Overall Place:  30th Place / 149

Division Place:  4th Place / 25

Lori Fritz

Finish Time:  30:06

Overall Place:  43rd Place / 149

Division Place:  1st Place / 9

Race Recap By Nancy Wardell:

I ran the Stink Stank Stunk 5K tonight in Bolivar Ohio with teammates Felicia Neal and Lori Fritz! This race is always very well organized and I loved all the free goodies and shirt! It’s an out and back race that’s mostly on a running path and through a small neighborhood with very little elevation! I finished with a time of 24:45 and pace of 7:58 and wind first in my age group! I’m very thankful and hope to try it again next year! Congratulations Lori and Felicia!

Race Recap By Felicia Neal:

Tonight was event #35 and I ran Stink Stank Stunk 5k in Bolivar. This race is very well organized and a lot of fun! I did it last year and I think this will be a race I will run every year. Beer and cheer for Christmas In July! I got 4th in my age group, it is very different racing in the evening compared to morning. Regardless I had a great time with my lovely friends.

Race Recap By Lori Fritz:

It’s always great hanging out with running friends! Ran Stink Stank Stink this evening. This is a very flat and fast course. Since the starting line is a mile from my house, I ran to it as a warm up. No need to worry about where to park!!
The course is well marked, and with only a couple of turns, very easy to navigate. I normally don’t do well on evening races, but I did beat my time from last year by 3 seconds and was awarded first in my age group!
Along with some great swag, they had some raffle items, and everyone enjoyed the complimentary beer or homemade root beer from Lockport Brewery.
I then ran back home, and made it just before dark.

7/5/2026

Treat Trot 15K

Aurora, Illinois

Felicia Neal

Finish Time:  1:35:21

Overall Place:  16th Place / 19

Division Place:  1st Place Female Masters

Race Recap By Felicia Neal:

Today I ran Treat Trot 15k, event #34 for the year, and it did not start off well. I am going to be polite. The race should have started at 7a, however when I arrived early for packet pickup it was prosponed because they where still waiting on the bibs to arrive. That’s kinda important, so the race was delaid and started at 720a. I am up in the suburbs of Chicago and I was annoyed because I had things planned with my mom and it pushed everything back. Once the bibs arrived they forgot pins, so runners had to hold their bibs. The RD was very overwelmed, regardless the race went on. At least the weather was beautiful. It was a loop course and I had to complete 3 loops for 15k. I got 1st Masters Female. Would I do it again? No

7/4/2026

Raintree 5K

Green, Ohio

Scott Orlando

Finish Time:  23:32

Overall Place:  21st Place / 131

Division Place:  1st Place / 6

Nancy Wardell

Finish Time:  25:05

Overall Place:  32nd Place / 131

Division Place:  1st Place / 11

Josh Keane

Finish Time:  26:54

Overall Place:  45th Place / 131

Division Place:  2nd Place / 6

Laura Fairfax

Finish Time:  27:20

Overall Place:  46th Place / 131

Division Place:  3rd Place / 10

Lisa Keane

Finish Time:  27:33

Overall Place:  49th Place / 131

Division Place:  1st Place / 3

Christine Churpek And Peter Heroux completed the 1 mile fun run.

Josh Keane, Laura Fairfax, Lisa Keane, And Scott Orlando volunteered for race day duties.

Race Recap By Scott Orlando:

It was a hot and humid morning at the Raintree 5K in Green, Ohio with Team ER and North Water Brewing Run Club.
My goal for today’s race was simple, bring home an age group award apple pie. The course for this race includes golf course fairways, cart paths, and a section of road running. The course is scenic and a little slow with plenty of low incline rolling hills. A true cross country style running experience.

I went out a little slow trying to save my legs for the hills in the last mile. After the first mile I realized that I was most likely in the lead of my division. My strategy shifted from running fast to running fast enough to win my division. The race field spread out and no one was pushing my pace from the front or back so I settled into a comfortable pace. The strategy seemed to work and I won my division and an apple pie finishing 21st overall with a time of 23:32. I definitely don’t like finishing a 5K over 23:00 minutes but in the heat and humidity on a tough course I will take it.

All runners received full cotton T-shirts that featured a logo I designed. I liked the design of course but would prefer to see it on a white tech shirt or at least a tri blend shirt. There were snacks after the race and a few raffle prizes. I happened to win one which was a golf pass at Raintree.

It was really fun running with all of my Team ER and North Water Brewing Run Club friends who all received pies as well.
Thank you to Mickey Rzymek, Josh Ritchie, Summit Athletic Running Club, and all of the volunteers who helped put on a great event!

Race Recap By Nancy Wardell:

I ran the Raintree 5k in Uniontown this morning with a crew of teammates from Team-ER! I’m glad we had a few clouds and really happy with the early start time at 7:30am! Congratulations to everyone and I hope you enjoy your delicious pies!! I finished with a total time of 25:05 with a pace of 8:05 which I’m super happy with! I placed first in my age group and 4th female overall!! Great day on the golf course

Race Recap By Laura Fairfax:

Great job, Team ER! Humid 5K, but happy to place 3rd in my division and win a pie!

Race Recap By Lisa Keane:

I had the best time continuing this race tradition and kicking off our July 4th holiday with this unique & fun 5K!
Well marked course with some elevation & terrain changes to challenge you.
Start on the 10th hole and run through scenic Raintree golf course and local neighborhoods roads.
Fun after party with awards, door prizes, music, & snacks!
Very happy with my 1st place age group winning a whole Apple Pie and a giant Gatorade!
Congratulations to all of my Team ER teammates!
So many took home pies today!
Happy Independence Day!

7/4/2026

Great Guernsey Trail Firecracker 10K

Cambridge, Ohio

Kris Engstrom

Finish Time:  58:14

Overall Place:  42nd Place / 82

Division Place:  3rd Place / 4

Race Review By Kris Engstrom:

Ron Gombeda put on a great race. The shirts were great and the medal is probably my favorite one I’ve ever received. My time was slower than I wanted but it was hot. I finished in 58:14 and got third in my age group which got me another medal. After the race we got hamburgers and hot dogs off the grill along with other goodies. Thanks for putting on a great event.

7/4/2026

The Aurora Fourth of July Fun Run 5K

Aurora, Ohio.

George McFall

Finish Time:  21:06

Overall Place:  34th Place / 409

Division Place:  2nd Place / 17

Roy Miller

Finish Time:  25:11

Overall Place:  120th Place / 409

Division Place:  6th Place / 17

Race Recap By George McFall:

What a great way to kick off America’s 250th and my 55th birthday celebration… a hot & humid 5K in Aurora, OH. I have done this race many times. The race starts at Bicentennial Park and winds through a neighborhood. A mostly flat course with a couple rollers at the beginning and in the last mile. Once you get up and over the last roller, it is a fast finish.
Packet pick up is offered the day before and day of the race. Water and bananas are available to all participants after the race. If you are an age group winner, they make it easy to get your medal by locating the table with your age group and giving the volunteer your bib number. Note: age groups are 10 years versus the traditional 5 years and there is a 1 mile option.
If you have never done this race, I highly recommend it.
I placed 2nd in my age group (50-59) with a time of 21:06. 6:49 overall pace. I was 34th out of over 400 5k participants.

Race Recap By Roy Miller:

I really enjoyed this race today. Was lucky to share George Mc Fly birthday morning with him at this race. Good rolling course through neighborhoods and a finish at the gazebo in downtown Aurora. Very happy with my pace of 8:08. Will return next year!

7/4/2026

North Canton YMCA 4th Of July Race

North Canton, Ohio

5 Mile Race

John Mark Fabianich McClay

Finish Time:  38:58

Overall Place:  84th Place / 489

Division Place:  2nd Place / 20

Lynett McClay

Finish Time:  1:07:00

Overall Place:  441st Place / 489

Division Place:  13th Place / 17

Race Recap By John Fabianich McClay:

What a great time!!! It was hot!!! Lynett and I run this race every year, North Canton YMCA July 4th 5 miler. The course was well marked plenty of parking. Water stations every couple of miles. Plenty of parking and restrooms. I finished 84th out of 489 took 2nd in my age group and a pace of 7:48. Good job to my wife Lynett McClay on her finish and good job to everyone that finished

Race Recap By Lynett McClay:

YMCA July 4th 5 miler!! This is one of my favorite races to run and it was extremely hot and humid at 830a. The course is well marked and is slightly hilly. Many people were out cheering us on, some had water sprinklers out to keep us cool. Plenty of water stops to keep us hydrated. Packet pick up was simple with easy directions. They even gave us 2 days and morning of race to pick your packet up. Plenty of parking for everyone. Plenty if port a potties to use before the race. I was a little slower this year but I am still happy with my time. HAPPY 4TH OF JULY everyone!

6/28/2026

Buckeye Trail Race

Brecksville, Ohio

50K Trail Race

John Fabianich McClay

Finish Time:  6:34:47

Overall Place:  60th Place / 201

Division Place:  3rd Place / 11

Terri Bednar

Finish Time:  8:33:48

Overall Place:  160th Place / 201

Division Place:  3rd Place / 4

25K Trail Race

Lynett McClay

Finish Time:  5:25:51

Overall Place:  141st Place / 147

Division Place:  6th Place / 6

Race Recap By Terri Bednar:

My first Trail 50k is in the books!! Did Buckeye 50k today and man it was tough! I somehow got 3rd in my age group which I was NOT expecting! The course was great, packet pickup and parking were super easy as usual for Western Reserve Racing and of course the volunteers at the aid stations were wonderful!  I felt great through mile 20 when my upper back started hurting so I struggled with that until the end. Met some fellow 50k-ers on the trail who stuck with me and got me to the end.  Congratulations to Team ER members John Mark Fabianich Mcclay and Lynett McClay who completed the 50 and 25k! It was a great day today and I will be back!