Chatfield College’s Nun Run 5K Race biggest one yet
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Chatfield College-
On Saturday, July 20, more than 145 people were signed up to participate in Chatfield’s annual Nun Run 5k at the St. Martin campus.
This race, which is run primarily around Chatfield’s historic campus, has steadily been growing since 2012 — the first year it was held. Going into race day, the pre-registration number was higher than it had ever been, so hopes were high that last year’s number would be surpassed. Many new faces visited campus for the first time and got a little taste of the great history and peaceful atmosphere the grounds exude.
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“We are thrilled with this year’s turnout. We were afraid that the excessive heat would keep people away, but it didn’t stop them,” said Brianna Houchens, race director. “Even better, everyone seemed to have a great time, and seeing the smiles on everyone’s faces makes the hard work all worth it and lets you know the event was a success.”
Plaques were awarded to the overall first-place female and male runner and female and male walker. Marty Zumbiel of Monroe won this year’s Nun Run with a time of 18:58, while Morgan Walsh of Batavia finished first in the women’s run division and fourth overall with a time of 19:46.
Gary Exaver of Sardinia took first place in the walk division for another consecutive year with a time of 36:03, while Laura Knisley of Lynchburg finished first for the women’s walk division with a time of 41:17.
“I work Saturdays now, but I make sure to take off work so I can do Chatfield’s Nun Run every year,” Exaver said. “It’s such a great race.”
New this year, the Fun Run for kids 12 and under was also a big hit. The quarter-mile course around the pond in front of Chatfield’s Sacred Heart Chapel was run by 12 kids. Jesse Kennedy, 6, came in first place, followed by her sister Savannah Kennedy, 10, and Samantha Freeman, 10, finished in third place. Finishers in first through third place received medals, and all participants were given ribbons.
Medals were also awarded to the top three finishers in each age group. The running awards are as follows:
Female Under 13: Annie Collins, first.
Male Under 13: Ben Trumble first, Vince Collins second, Blade Hartley third.
Female 14-19: Anya Martin first, Autumn Boothby second, Trinity Donahue third.
Male 14-19: Tanner Creager first, Ryan Cooper second, Dustin Jimison third.
Female: 20-29: Christine Moon first, Megan Swope second, Lindsay Buten third.
Male 20-29: Foster Martin first, Greg Kable second.
Female 30-39: Leah Mysock first, Leslie Holbrook second, Maryalice Hartley third.
Male 30-39: Michael Meiser first, Brad Fitzpatrick second, Eric Brink third.
Female 40-49: Sherri Kennedy first, Christine Halker second.
Male 40-49: Kris Cooper first, Tom Donahue second, Brad Sackrider third.
Female 50-59: Vicki Carrington first, Lisa Cannon second, Sherill Schottelkot third.
Male 50-59: Jeff Patton first, Doug Martin second, Todd Schmidgall third.
Female 60-69: Judith Peelman first, Monica Holmback second, Patricia Hatten third.
The top three walker awards, male and female combined, in each category were as follows:
Ages 1-19: Traben Gahafer first, Will Koenig second, Brody Feldhaus third.
Ages 20-29: Emilia Knisley first, Mallory Mullenix second, Jessica Powell third.
Ages 30-39: Michelle Feldhaus first, Patricia Brink second, Justin Holbrook third.
Ages 40-49: Kim Cooper first, Jennifer Collier second, Sandy Houk third.
Ages 50-59: Sandra Martin first, Mary Birck second, John Nordmeyer third.
Ages 60-69: Maureen Bates first, Linda Call second, Denise Gregory third.
Ages 70-99: Ruth Homan first, Jim Neu second.
Sponsors who made the race possible included Alumni of the School of the Brown County Ursulines, Terry’s Pizza, Birck for Judge, Den’s Body Shop, Hunter Consulting, Healthsource of Ohio, Sum Place Else Bar, Houk’s Jeep, Kiley’s Market, Village Pizzeria, Curative Printing and First State Bank.
To see more pictures of the event and check the results, go to Chatfield College’s Facebook page or to Chatfield’s website at www.chatfield.edu/5k.
This race, which is run primarily around Chatfield’s historic campus, has steadily been growing since 2012 — the first year it was held. Going into race day, the pre-registration number was higher than it had ever been, so hopes were high that last year’s number would be surpassed. Many new faces visited campus for the first time and got a little taste of the great history and peaceful atmosphere the grounds exude.
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“We are thrilled with this year’s turnout. We were afraid that the excessive heat would keep people away, but it didn’t stop them,” said Brianna Houchens, race director. “Even better, everyone seemed to have a great time, and seeing the smiles on everyone’s faces makes the hard work all worth it and lets you know the event was a success.”
Plaques were awarded to the overall first-place female and male runner and female and male walker. Marty Zumbiel of Monroe won this year’s Nun Run with a time of 18:58, while Morgan Walsh of Batavia finished first in the women’s run division and fourth overall with a time of 19:46.
Gary Exaver of Sardinia took first place in the walk division for another consecutive year with a time of 36:03, while Laura Knisley of Lynchburg finished first for the women’s walk division with a time of 41:17.
“I work Saturdays now, but I make sure to take off work so I can do Chatfield’s Nun Run every year,” Exaver said. “It’s such a great race.”
New this year, the Fun Run for kids 12 and under was also a big hit. The quarter-mile course around the pond in front of Chatfield’s Sacred Heart Chapel was run by 12 kids. Jesse Kennedy, 6, came in first place, followed by her sister Savannah Kennedy, 10, and Samantha Freeman, 10, finished in third place. Finishers in first through third place received medals, and all participants were given ribbons.
Medals were also awarded to the top three finishers in each age group. The running awards are as follows:
Female Under 13: Annie Collins, first.
Male Under 13: Ben Trumble first, Vince Collins second, Blade Hartley third.
Female 14-19: Anya Martin first, Autumn Boothby second, Trinity Donahue third.
Male 14-19: Tanner Creager first, Ryan Cooper second, Dustin Jimison third.
Female: 20-29: Christine Moon first, Megan Swope second, Lindsay Buten third.
Male 20-29: Foster Martin first, Greg Kable second.
Female 30-39: Leah Mysock first, Leslie Holbrook second, Maryalice Hartley third.
Male 30-39: Michael Meiser first, Brad Fitzpatrick second, Eric Brink third.
Female 40-49: Sherri Kennedy first, Christine Halker second.
Male 40-49: Kris Cooper first, Tom Donahue second, Brad Sackrider third.
Female 50-59: Vicki Carrington first, Lisa Cannon second, Sherill Schottelkot third.
Male 50-59: Jeff Patton first, Doug Martin second, Todd Schmidgall third.
Female 60-69: Judith Peelman first, Monica Holmback second, Patricia Hatten third.
The top three walker awards, male and female combined, in each category were as follows:
Ages 1-19: Traben Gahafer first, Will Koenig second, Brody Feldhaus third.
Ages 20-29: Emilia Knisley first, Mallory Mullenix second, Jessica Powell third.
Ages 30-39: Michelle Feldhaus first, Patricia Brink second, Justin Holbrook third.
Ages 40-49: Kim Cooper first, Jennifer Collier second, Sandy Houk third.
Ages 50-59: Sandra Martin first, Mary Birck second, John Nordmeyer third.
Ages 60-69: Maureen Bates first, Linda Call second, Denise Gregory third.
Ages 70-99: Ruth Homan first, Jim Neu second.
Sponsors who made the race possible included Alumni of the School of the Brown County Ursulines, Terry’s Pizza, Birck for Judge, Den’s Body Shop, Hunter Consulting, Healthsource of Ohio, Sum Place Else Bar, Houk’s Jeep, Kiley’s Market, Village Pizzeria, Curative Printing and First State Bank.
To see more pictures of the event and check the results, go to Chatfield College’s Facebook page or to Chatfield’s website at www.chatfield.edu/5k.