GENESEO – The Ramon Rocha 5k took place this past Saturday, September 13 at St. Mary’s Church. The race featured over 200 finishers for the 5000 meter distance.
The race was won by Josh Harter of Avon NY, in a time of 16:49.5. Josh Williams and Jacob Wukovits, both Geneseo natives, took second and third respectively.
The Ramon Rocha 5k is part of “The Geneseo Trio”, a series of race/walks for fitness enthusiasts. Preceeded by the Oak Tree Half Marathon, this race will be followed by the “Friday Knight 5k”, which concludes the trilogy.
The Race is held in honor of Ramon Rocha, a dedicated community member and benefited the Arc of Livingston Wyoming Counties.
The 8th annual “Friday Knight 5k” takes place Friday, October 17 at 6p.m. Benefits go to the SUNY Geneseo Cross Country/ Track and Field teams.