LIVONIA – Student volunteers and participants are pushing to make the Friends of Livonia Education Foundation cross country 5K a bigger boost than ever for community activities that complement Livonia Central Schools. Now in its fourth year, event has grown to be one of the chief fundraisers for the Friends of Livonia, a young organization designed to put on community activities that complement public programs from Livonia Central … [Read more...]
SUN VIDEO: Youngest Runners Make Big Strides at Oak Tree 5K
GENESEO – Some of the youngest runners on the field at this year's Oak Tree 5K made the biggest strides. For one, Catherine Staley, 10, was the first female across the finish line with a time of 20:00 flat. She broke the age group record by 34 seconds and improved 44 seconds from her time last year. Her goal was 20:34. Nicholas Cunningham, 16, led the race until the last hill, where he was overtaken by Paul Rellstab, 30, of Geneseo, an … [Read more...]
Elites and Casual Runners Take the Field at Bergen 5K
NYLON – The Jenna Kuzma Memorial Runners and walkers came to tackle the 3.1 mile course that weaves through the streets of Bergen. The 5K, also known as the Bergen Road Race, took place this past Saturday, Aug. 12. "I think it went well" said Race Director Eric Boyce. "More than pleased with the results. A ton of depth here, and people looked to have a great time. " Omar Boulama took the win on the Men's side in a time of 15:14, edging out … [Read more...]
All Invited to Run Alongside Bergen 5K’s Elites
NYLON – The Bergen Road Race, which serves as the 2017 USATF Niagara 5km Open & Masters Championships, will soon draw local elites to the starting line. The race, also known as the Jenny Kuzma Memorial 5K run, is Saturday, Aug. 12. The race has a reputation of attracting the best of the best, but runners of all levels are encouraged to participate. "I want everyone to show up" said Race Director Eric Boyce. While the race is open to … [Read more...]
SUNY Geneseo Graduation Pushes Strollin’ for the Colon to Highland Park
GENESEO – For the first time in its 6-year history, the bigger and better than ever Strollin' for the Colon 5K will not be at Village Park but away from Main Street at Highland Park. Members of the Geneseo Village Board said that the change is due to the event's scheduling conflict with SUNY Geneseo's graduation ceremonies which occur the same day, May 13. Tina Cottone, a main organizer of the event since its beginning, says that the stroll … [Read more...]
Livingston County Blesses Kelly’s Saloon with $5K Facade Grant
GENESEO – The reconstruction project at Kelly's Saloon on Main Street is a recipient of a sign and façade grant from the Livingston County Industrial Development Agency (IDA). The IDA's Sign and Façade program is designed to reward projects that maintain the architectural character of nine Livingston County villages, from Caledonia to Nunda. The Kelly's project, which is likely to near completion in 2017, received $5,000 in matching funds … [Read more...]
Friends Rally After Crook Steals $5K from Pavilion Cancer Fundraiser
NYLON – A man's chicken barbecue to help him fight cancer ended in shock on Saturday when someone apparently stole the fundraiser's earnings. Tina Bush immediately started an online fundraiser GoFundMe page, accessible here, to replenish the money. The alleged thief or thieves stole over $5,000 which was intended to help Mike Walker and his wife, Caledonia native Mary Kay, as they work together to fight his stage 4 lung cancer. "Well … [Read more...]
Ready, Set, Stroll for the Colon in Geneseo
GENESEO – The date is set for the fifth annual Strollin for the Colon 5K run and walk to benefit the fight against colon cancer. According to a press release from UR Medicine’s Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, who will again sponsor the event,the Strollin’ for the Colon 5K Walk/Run will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 7, at the Village Park on Main Street. "Awareness of screening for this preventable disease is urgently needed … [Read more...]
Holiday Runners Beat Feet at Avon Reindeer Games
AVON – The second annual Reindeer Games 5K on Sunday brought reindeer runners of all ages to the Avon Driving Park for a dash through the snow. About 90 people attended the race, with 68 runners testing their mettle on the course through the fitness trails at the Downs. Catherine Staley, 8, of Geneseo, breezed through the race with an incredible time of 20:49. The Avon Soccer Club, Allstate Insurance, Village of Avon, Avon Boy and Cub … [Read more...]
Prance, Dance and Dash to Avon’s Reindeer Games 5K and Luminaries on Sunday
AVON – Red noses or not, all are welcome to join in the Reindeer Games this year to run the 5K, to be followed by the resurgence of the traditional candle luminaries on sidewalks and curbs throughout the village. According to event organizer Michael Miron, the second annual Reindeer Games 5K will kick off at the Avon Driving Park at 1 p.m. on Dec 20, and run through the fitness trails at the Downs. "I'm hoping for snow so … [Read more...]