Chatfield College’s Nun Run 5K Race Biggest One Yet

On Saturday, July 20^th, more than 145 signed up to participate in Chatfield’s annual Nun Run 5k at the St. Martin Campus. This race, which is run primarily around Chatfield’s historic campus, has steadily grown since 2012—the first year it was held. Going into race day, the pre-registration number was higher than it had ever been, so hopes were high that last year’s number would be surpassed. Many new faces visited campus for the first time and got a little taste of the great history and peaceful atmosphere the grounds exude.

“We are thrilled with this year’s turnout. We were afraid that the excessive heat would keep people away, but it didn’t stop them!” said Brianna Houchens, race director. “Even better, everyone seemed to have a great time, and seeing the smiles on everyone’s face, makes the hard work all worth it and lets you know the event was a success.”

Plaques were awarded to the overall first place female and male runner and female and male walker.  Marty Zumbiel of Monroe won this year’s Nun Run with a time of 18:58, while Morgan Walsh of Batavia finished first in the women’s run division and fourth overall with a time of 19:46. Gary Exaver, Sardinia, took first place in the walk division for another consecutive year with a time of 36:03, while Laura Knisley of Lynchburg finished first for the women’s walk division with a time 41:17.

“I work Saturday’s now but I make sure to take off work so I can do Chatfield’s Nun Run every year,” said Gary Exaver. “It’s such a great race.”

New this year, the Fun Run for kids 12 and under was also a big hit. The quarter-mile course around the pond in front of Chatfield’s Sacred Heart Chapel was run by 12 kids.  Jesse Kennedy, 6, came in first place, followed by her sister Savannah Kennedy, 10, and Samantha Freeman, 10, finished in third place. Finishers first through third received medals, and all participants were given ribbons.

 

Medals were also awarded to the top three finishers in each age group. The running awards are as follows:

Female Under 13: Annie Collins 1^st

Male Under 13: Ben Trumble 1^st, Vince Collins 2^nd, Blade Hartley 3^rd

Female 14 – 19: Anya Martin 1^st, Autumn Boothby 2^nd, Trinity Donahue 3rd

Male 14 – 19: Tanner Creager 1^st, Ryan Cooper 2^nd, Dustin Jimison 3^rd

Female: 20 – 29: Christine Moon 1^st, Megan Swope 2^nd, Lindsay Buten 3^rd

Male 20 – 29: Foster Martin 1^st, Greg Kable 2^nd

Female 30 – 39: Leah Mysock 1^st, Leslie Holbrook 2^nd, Maryalice Hartley 3^rd

Male 30 – 39: Michael Meiser 1^st,  Brad Fitzpatrick 2^nd,  Eric Brink 3^rd

Female 40 – 49: Sherri Kennedy 1^st, Christine Halker 2^nd

Male 40 – 49: Kris Cooper 1^st, Tom Donahue 2^nd, Brad Sackrider 3^rd

Female 50 – 59: Vicki Carrington 1^st, Lisa Cannon 2^nd, Sherill Schottelkot 3^rd

Male 50 – 59: Jeff Patton 1^st, Doug Martin 2^nd, Todd Schmidgall 3^rd

Female 60 – 69: Judith Peelman 1^st, Monica Holmback 2^nd, Patricia Hatten 3rd

The top three walker awards, male and female combined, in each category were as follows:

Ages 1 – 19: Traben Gahafer 1^st,  Will Koenig 2^nd, Brody Feldhaus 3^rd

Ages: 20 – 29: Emilia Knisley 1^st,  Mallory Mullenix 2^nd, Jessica Powell 3^rd

Ages 30 – 39: Michelle Feldhaus 1^st,  Patricia Brink 2^nd, Justin Holbrook 3^rd

Ages 40 – 49: Kim Cooper 1^st,  Jennifer Collier 2^nd, Sandy Houk 3^rd

Ages 50 – 59: Sandra Martin 1^st,  Mary Birck 2^nd,  John Nordmeyer 3^rd

Ages 60 – 69: Maureen Bates 1^st, Linda Call 2^nd, Denise Gregory 3^rd

Ages 70 – 99: Ruth Homan 1^st,  Jim Neu 2^nd

Sponsors who made the race possible included Alumni of the School of the Brown County Ursulines, Terry’s Pizza, Birck for Judge, Den’s Body Shop, Hunter Consulting, Healthsource of Ohio, Sum Place Else Bar, Houk’s Jeep, Kiley’s Market, Village Pizzeria, Curative Printing, and First State Bank. To see pictures of the event and check the results, go to Chatfield College’s Facebook page or to Chatfield’s website at www.chatfield.edu/5k.

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