More than 45 racers participated in the first Friends of the Palisades-Kepler 5K run and walk, held Saturday, April 20. Proceeds from this race will go towards park improvements at Palisades-Kepler State Park, including to railings for one of the popular overlook trails.
“For an event we started organizing less than three months ago, we’re extremely happy with the turnout,” said Jesse Thurn, member of the Friends of the Palisades Kepler 5K.
While temperatures were a little brisk in the morning, spirits were high and racers completed the out and back trail at Bass Farms. Little Scratch brewers were handy Saturday, providing coffee for racers and attendees of the event.
Thurn said they hope to make this an annual event, and will return even better next year.
Philip Kalina was the top male finisher in the Friends of the Palisades 5K held Saturday, April 20, at Bass Farms. Kalina had a time of 25:09, and was also the top finisher overall in the race.
Top female finisher in the race was Emily Salier with a time of 28:10.
There were a few hiccups on the route this year, as it was the first time for event organizers and volunteers, and feedback was collected following the race for needed improvements for the next event.
Other placers include:
1 Philip Kalina 25:09 M20-29; 2 Emily Salier 28:10 F30-39; 3 Reese Brannaman 28:44 F19 & und; 4 Ben Brannaman 28:44 M30-39; 5 Everly Best 32:10 F19 & und; 6 Dan Best 32:11 M30-39; 7 Mack Thurn 32:27 M19 & und; 8 Angie Maske-Berka 32:53 F40-49; 9 Braxton Doolady 33:48 M19 & und; 10 Cassie Doolady 33:49 F30-39; 11 Meredith Foreman 34:14 M30-39; 12 Aaron Keys 35:17 M20-29; 13 Thomas Moriarity 35:50 M50-59; 14 Seth Zuch 36:03 M20-29; 15 Krystin Kamrath 36:04 F20-29; 16 Ashley Schroeder 36:20 F30-39; 17 Amy Mohr 36:20 F40-49; 18 Nathan Wolter 36:52 M30-39; 19 Lauren Saehler 36:59 F30-39; 20 Aria Roggentien 39:34 F19 & und; 21 Kristine Roggentien 39:35 F40-49; 22 Ed Bjork 40:09 M70+; 23 Tracey Kreiss 40:54 F50-59 24 Katie Schmelzer 43:32 F60-69; 25 Tony Schmelzer 43:34 M60-69; 26 Charlotte Berns 47:40 F19 & under; 27 Stephanie Berns 47:49 F30-39; 28 Annabelle Berns 47:49 F19 & und; 29 Keaton Gorsh 48:36 M19 & und; 30 Samantha Gorsh 48:37 F40-49; 31 Kylie Neef 49:44 F20-29; 32 Katy Kash 49:56 F40-49; 33 Cecilia Carey 50:39 F50-59; 34 Jodi Baker 50:46 F50-59; 35 Addyson Baker 50:46 F19 & under; 36 Judd Malcolm 52:30 M60-69; 37 Naomi Bigler 53:45 F19 & under; 38 Nathan Bigler 54:13 M20-29; 39 Laura Bigler 54:18 F20-29; 40 Wanda Thackery 58:42 F70+; 41 Barry Allen 01:01:46 M60-69; 42 Katie Detweiler 01:04:10 F30-39; 43 Tom Gaughan 01:04:11 M50-59.
Philip Kalina was the top finisher overall and top male finisher in a time of 25:09.