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...]
Runners Revel in Rainy Ramon Rocha 5K in Geneseo
GENESEO – A happy crowd gathered Saturday morning to run and walk the Ramon Rocha 5K in support of the Arc of Livingston-Wyoming. Many well-known community runners came out to run the course, including local speed demon Catherine Staley, 8, who placed 11th overall. “I wanted to run even more when I saw it was raining," said Staley. "I like it when it rains.” Geneseo resident Paul Rellstab, 28, has been training all summer and won the … [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...]
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...]
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...]