GENESEO —The annual Friday Knight 5K will be taking place Friday, Sept. 22 on Letchworth Drive on SUNY Geneseo's Campus. The race, which is part of the Geneseo Trio, benefits the SUNY Geneseo Cross Country/Track and Field programs. "The race is run entirely on SUNY Geneseo's campus, which offers a scenic yet challenging tour of the campus layout," said Head Cross Country Coach Dan Moore. "Runners and walkers of all ages, and ability levels … [Read more...]
Hail Can’t Freeze Spirits of Runners at Friday Knight 5k
GENESEO – The 9th annual Friday Knight 5K tied the Geneseo Trio together Oct. 16, as participants of all ages took flight under one of the season's first hails. Catherine Staley, 8, continued to impress as the little speedster placed 8th overall with a time of 21:04.02 in challenging conditions on a hilly course. "Tonight's 5K is a fundraiser that helps send the track team to various races–even the more expensive ones," said Kevin … [Read more...]
President Battles to Join Runners at SUNY Geneseo’s Friday Knight 5k
GENESEO — This year’s Friday Knight 5k run will take place on Friday, Oct. 16. The race will cover parts of SUNY Geneseo campus, beginning near the college's running track. New this year, the race is part of the College’s Presidential Inauguration to celebrate the College’s new President, Denise Battles. The 5k, which has always been part of the College’s homecoming weekend, boasts overall awards and post-race pizza. In addition, a “Fastest … [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...]
Forget Adorable, This Little Lady is Fast
GENESEO — SUNY Geneseo held its 8th Annual Friday Knight 5K on October 17th. Dozens of people participated in this year's race, but all eyes were on 7-year-old Catherine Staley as she crossed the finish line to enthusiastic cheers. Posting a time of 22:30, with nearly a 7:15 pace per mile, Catherine finished up the Geneseo Trio, a series of 5k races that began on August 31st and ended Friday night. "She loves to run," said mother Mary … [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...]