GENESEO – The annual Ramon Rocha 5K run and walk has gained national accreditation through U.S.A. Track and Field. According to event organizers, the race on Saturday, Sept. 12 is open to all ages and ability levels, including runners with disabilities, as part of the Geneseo Trio and benefits the Arc of Livingston-Wyoming. "It's an inspiration," said Tina Sick, race organizer. "Runners with disabilities run in the pack with everyone else. … [Read more...]
St. Andrews 5k in Caledonia this Weekend to Benefit Wounded Warrior Project
CALEDONIA — The Village is the place to be for runners this weekend for the 2nd annual St. Andrews 5k to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project this Saturday. The event now enters it's second year with the starting line at Hamilton Park and refreshments and awards to follow. The Wounded Warrior Project provides support programs for wounded veterans with visible and invisible wounds like traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and post-traumatic stress … [Read more...]
Dansville Chamber of Commerce Brings Winter to the Village
DANSVILLE – The annual Winter In The Village festival is set to commence Saturday, December 6. The morning-to-night festival always happens on the first Saturday of December and has seasonal thrills for all. The Dansville Chamber of Commerce says that the Jingle Bells Walk and Run, a 5k, will begin at 10 a.m. from the Dansville Community Center, coinciding with Genesee Community Colleges' open house. The Dansville Area Chamber’s Arts and … [Read more...]
Runners “Scare Away Cancer” 6 Years In A Row
ROCHESTER – The 6th Annual Scare Away Brain Cancer 5k took place this past Saturday, October 25 at East Rochester High School. The race was won by Zach Rivers of Victor, NY, in a time of 15:54. Christa Meyer of Fairport won the women's race in a time of 17:41. The race, which boasted over 850 finishers, was put together to benefit Coneseus local Tobi O'Duffy. O'Duffy, who has a loving husband, two daughters and a son, suffers from brain … [Read more...]
Geneseo Trio Race Series Continues to Grow
GENESEO – Freshly finished with the Geneseo Trio, we looked to discover how it has grown, and where it goes from here. The Trio is a series of 5000 meter road races, with one being an option of a half marathon. People who run all 3 are in contention to win an overall prize at the end if they come out on top. "Each race brings people to town which is always a boost to local businesses ," Benjamin Gajewski, Director of the Oak Tree Half said. … [Read more...]
Harter, Apple Win Geneseo Trio
GENESEO — SUNY Geneseo held the 8th annual Friday Knight 5k race Friday night, to conclude the Geneseo Trio. The race, which served as the culmination of the Oak Tree Races, and the Ramon Rocha 5k gave a chance for runners competing in all 3 to win an overall title. "It helps our team raise funds to support equipment purchases," Race director Chris Popovici said." We couldn't be as successful as a program without your help. " Josh Harter … [Read more...]
Friday Knight 5k To Conclude Geneseo Trio
GENESEO— The Friday Knight 5k, the final race of the Geneseo Trio will be held this Friday, October 17 at 6 p.m in the Village of Geneseo. This race will be the culmination of it's predecessors, the Oak Tree Half Marathon, and the Ramon Rocha 5k. "The overall winner of the Trio will win a Finger Lakes Wine package," Director of the Oak Tree, Benjamin Gajewski said. "The package will include a few bottles of wine, a wine opener, and a gift … [Read more...]
PENULTIMATE RACE: Ramon Rocha Brings The Heat
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 … [Read more...]
VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY: Livonia Continues on Undefeated
LIVONIA – The Livonia Bulldogs Varsity Cross Country team had a great showing at their home meet Tuesday evening. Bath, Notre Dame, Oakfield-Alabama and Wheatland Chili showed up to challenge the Bulldogs. The Women's Team trumped all opposition as they put 5 of their runners in the top 8 during the 5,000 meter race. The Men's Team landed the same result, placing top of their competition for the race. "The kids had a lot of heart," said … [Read more...]
Fourth Annual Geneseo Trio Celebrates Top Runners
GENESEO — This past Saturday marked the final race of the 4th annual Geneseo Trio, comprised of 3 local charitable 5K and marathon races. The Geneseo Trio winners are the male and female with the lowest combined times in all three Trio events: the Oak Tree 5K and marathon, Friday Knight 5K, and the Ramon Rocha 5K. In total, 51 runners and walkers finished the Trio and each Trio finisher received a commemorative engraved … [Read more...]