9/1/1025

Castle 5K Run For Hope

Alliance, Ohio

Cleopatra Sirnic Clifford

Finish Time:  28:38

Overall Place:  62nd Place / 139

Division Place:  6th Place / 16

Nancy Wardell

Finish Time:  29:28

Overall Place:  65th Place / 139

Division Place:  7th Place / 14

Race Recap By Nancy Wardell:

I ran the Run for Hope Castle 5k in Alliance this beautiful morning! Found teammate Cleopatra Sirnic along the way too! This is a nice easy course that is clearly marked at every turn and even goes through Mount Union college! Tons of nice snacks and quick award ceremony at the end. I didn’t place today, but finished at a total time of 29:28 and with a pace of 9:28 which I’m still pleased with. I was 7th in my age group. Loved the castle and very upbeat environment at the race site!

8/30/2025

The Leave No Trace Half Marathon And Minnehaha 15K

Peninsula, Ohio

Leave No Trace Half Marathon

John Fabianich McClay

Finish Time:  2:07:23

Overall Place:  31st Place / 149

Division Place:  1st Place / 10

Lynett McClay

Finish Time:  3:43:11

Overall Place:  143rd Place / 149

Division Place:  9th Place / 10

Minnehaha 15K

Josh Keane

Finish Time:  1:44:51

Overall Place:  48th Place / 113

Division Place:  2nd Place / 5

Lisa Keane

Finish Time:  2:03:05

Overall Place:  78th Place / 113

Division Place:  1st Place / 6

Terri Bednar

Finish Time:  2:03:27

Overall Place:  79th Place / 113

Division Place:  2nd Place / 6

Cleopatra Sirnic Clifford

Finish Time:  2:16:46

Overall Place:  92nd Place / 113

Division Place:  3rd Place / 6

Race Recap By John Fabianich McClay:

I had a great time running the Leave No Trace Half Marathon on Saturday. The course was well-marked, the volunteers were fantastic, and the aid stations were well-organized. Parking was not a problem. Congratulations to all who finished. I finished first in my age group and 31st out of 149. This is an event I always enjoy.

Race Recap By Lynett McClay:

This race was held at Camp Manatoc in Peninsula. This course consist of single track, gravel road, grass, rolling hills and a couple of steep hills to climb with elevation of 1600′ ft and plenty of roots to trip on. Also this was a 2 loop course. Easy packet pick up the morning and plenty of parking and easy directions. The course was well marked. There were 2 aid stations with easy access and plenty of snacks for all of the runners needs. This course got me a little bit as I fell 2x hitting my head, bruised my left arm and pinky finger with also bruising to my right elbow and a few scrapes on my knees. Next I will come back and have revenge.

Race Recap By Lisa Keane:

Race 8/10 in the Dirty Trail Series meets the Endurance Series race 5/9! These two separate races are run an hour apart on the same course – sounds hectic but it works!
Great communication, organized packet pick up, easy directions, and ample free parking close to the start / finish.
Indoor restrooms / showers available for all runners
Chip timing on a well marked trail with plenty of rocks, roots, and elevation.
Mostly single track with some road and grassy fields mixed in. Stay alert for faster runners and announce yourself to pass when approaching slower runners.
Nicely spaced aid / water stations on course.
Choice of swag during sign up. I accidentally signed up for a duplicate item as a previous race and I schmoozed the race directors until they let me switch it out.
Fun finish line atmosphere with plenty of space for spectators to cheer you in, music, and food including hot dogs and snow cones.
Finisher medals for all runners and overall / age group awards in 5 year increments 3 deep.
Very happy with my 1st place age group win! Congratulations to all of the Team ER Minnehaha runners – everyone placed in their age groups and the race directors mentioned our team by name!

8/30/2025

Red S.H.O.E 5K At The Classic

Canton, OH

Nancy Wardell

Finish Time:  28:12

Overall Place 3rd Place Overall Female

Race Recap By Nancy Wardell:

I ran the first time ever, RED S.H.O.E. 5K in Canton this morning! Such a beautiful morning and very well organized with clear signs at every turn. I really loved this race course, which goes up around the monument and has a nice run along the low elevation trails in the park. I was super excited to finish 3rd female overall! I finished at 28:13 and a pace of 9:05 which is the best I’ve had in years!!! Great little award ceremony and pretzels, bananas, and water at the finish line. I’m so thrilled!!

8/28/2025

Flusslauf 12K Trail Race

Walton Hills, Ohio

Lisa Keane

Finish Time:  1:32:59

Overall Place:  57th Place / 109

Division Place:  3rd Place / 13

Race Recap By Lisa Keane:

8/24/2025

Kylie Rose’s Run 5K

Copley, Ohio

5K Race

Veronica Neubert

Finish Time:  25:05

Overall Place:  15th Place

Division Place:  2nd Place

Nancy Wardell

Finish Time:  29:59

Overall Place:

Division Place:  6th Place

1 Mile Fun Run

Brittany Kiehl

Finish Time:  Event Not Timed

Brittany also volunteered for packet pick up duties.

Race Recap By Nancy Wardell:

I completed the Kylie Rose 5k run this afternoon in Copley, Ohio. I enjoyed seeing Veronica Judith and Mickey Rzymek before and after the race! This race is very welcoming to everyone who wants to participate! Tons of family fun activities including bouncy houses, balloon animals, pizza and snacks, and much much more before and after the race! Congratulations to Veronica who placed second in her age group and thanks to Mickey who is always very welcoming to every event! It was great to visit both of them during this event! I finished at 29:59 with a pace of 9:39 and 6th in my age group, which is the best I’ve done at this event in a few years, so I’m pleased with it! Definitely recommend this race to my teammates and those with little ones!

Race Recap By Brittany Kiehl:

A local race that supports the Akron Children’s Hospital. There is both an in-person and virtual option. The Family Fun Run is a non-competitive one-mile run/walk. It is very family friendly. Throughout the duration of the 5K/ Fun Run, there are fun activities on the football field for children of all ages (bounce houses, face painting, snow cones, card making, Bags of Love stuffing, golf demo, etc.). Every participant recieves a soft shirt. It has a late afternoon start time so it was hot weather to race in.

8/24/2025

Quail Hollow Score-O Orienteering

Hartville, Ohio

Peter Heroux And Rachel Turner competed on a team including members from the North Water Brewing Run Club

Results:  N/A

8/23/2025

The Bigfoot Trail Challenge

Magnolia, Ohio

Course Finishers:  (No official timed results)

Josh Keane
Lisa Keane
Lynett McClay

Event Recap By Lisa Keane:

I had the best time completing this Bigfoot themed 5K course and challenges with Josh Keane , Lynett McClay , and the legendary Bigfoot!
Free parking, free registration, and so close to home!
The course was a very hilly and well marked mix of road, trail, and mowed field with 4 family friendly challenges mixed in!
One water station approximately halfway and individual size snacks at the finish.
All participants get a Bigfoot card and sticker.
Looking forward to more events by Stark Parks!

Event Recap By Lynett McClay:

What a great morning for a run in Fry family park with a Bigfoot theme. The humidity was up slightly, but the sun was shining. This course featured road, trail, and grass areas, and was notably hilly. Four areas included Bigfoot-themed challenges. This untimed run was free, with complimentary parking, snacks, and stickers for all participants. This was a fun, casual race with my best friends.

8/21/2025

Scio Scramble 5K

Scio, Ohio

Josh Keane

Finish Time:  25:31

Overall Place:  31st Place / 100

Division Place:  3rd Place / 4

Lisa Keane

Finish Time:  27:12

Overall Place:  51st Place / 100

Division Place:  1st Place / 7

Nancy Wardell

Finish Time:  30:05

Overall Place:  67th Place / 100

Division Place 4th Place / 5

Race Recap By Josh Keane:

The Scio Scramble was a fun 5k with a historic small town flare! This was the 40th year for this 5k and in all 40 years this 5k kicks off the Scio Fall Festival. Well organized and the local fire department supported the race with escort vehicles and directing traffic. Course was very flat, fast and paved. Volunteers were awesome. After the race there was an award ceremony in the fire station with beer and ice cream! Once that was over you could head outside and enjoy the fall festival before heading home. The weather was great and I actually felt really good on the course somehow pulling out a 3rd place finish in my age group. There was a bit of a drive in the country for about 45 minutes but well worth it and definitely a race we will consider in the future.

Race Recap By Lisa Keane:

Big turn out for this small town 5K!
I had a great time kicking off the Scio Summer Fest and participating in this 40 year anniversary race!
Easy directions, free parking close to the event, and organized packet pick up.
Gun start, chip finish for this flat and fast 5K out and back primarily on a running path.
Plenty of volunteers to keep you safe and a water station at approx miles 1 & 3.
$20 registration fee is a welcome surprise!
All runners get a SS cotton shirt, goody bag, ice cream, and beer!
Top 3 overall and age group winners earn a finishers medal! Pleased with my 8:46 pace and 1st place age group!
Fun festival after with live music, food trucks, vendors, and a beer garden!
I look forward to doing this one again!

Race Recap By Nancy Wardell:

I ran the Scio Scramble 5k in Scio last night with teammates Lisa Keane and Josh Keane. There were many friendly faces from my local racing community there and the Scio summer festival added to the atmosphere and fun too! I finished 4th in my age group with a total time of 30:05 and pace of 9:42.

8/16/2025

Shawshank Hustle

Mansfield, Ohio

4.6 Mile Running Race

Cleopatra Sirnic Clifford

Finish Time:  47:28

Overall Place:  255th Place / 1508

Division Place:  11th Place / 141

8/16/2025

Road Rokr 5K

Akron, Ohio

Rachel Turner

Finish Time:  21:11

Overall Place:  25th Place / 479

Division Place:  3rd Place Overall Female

Christine Churpek

Finish Time:  23:51

Overall Place:  65th Place / 479

Division Place:  1st Place / 28

Mike Williams

Finish Time:  26:52

Overall Place:  131st Place / 479

Division Place:  3rd Place / 9

Renee Buckus

Finish time:  28:20

Overall Place:  170th Place / 479

Division Place:  11th Place / 41

Brittany Kiehl

Finish Time:  41:47

Overall Place:  357th Place / 479

Division Place:  29th Place / 41

Race Recap By Brittany Kiehl:

Road Rokr 5K was a fun, energetic race benefiting the Miller South Instrumental Music Department. This was the first year that they did not have shirts/ medals with the Highland Square Theater. Instead they centered the shirts around one of the school’s designs. It was a hilly course through the neighborhoods in Highland Square. It was a new course with more brick roads. Shout-out to all the awesome volunteers and police officers who kept us safe! (They were constantly getting screamed at by folks who were upset the roads were closed.) I loved the medal, bibs and shirts! You could also stay after for free yoga. It’s a fun way to kick off PorchRockr