The Labor Day 5K at the Baseline Trail Head in Ocala was a vibrant event that brought together the local running community for a day of spirited competition and celebration. Michael Joyce led the pack with an impressive time of 21:18, proving his mettle on the course, while Ashley Townsend was the fastest woman, clocking in at 23:51. Not far behind in the Masters category, Brittney Stewart finished in 28:07 and Scott Leland in 23:23, showcasing the enduring talent and resilience among the more experienced participants.
The atmosphere was electric as the runners navigated the scenic trails, but what made this event truly special was the communal spirit. Amidst the intense competition, there was also room for celebration as multiple runners, including Cuthbert James, Michelle Moreno, Mary Neiberger, and Jessica Whittington, marked their birthdays this week. Ashley Townsend had a doubly memorable day as both an overall winner and a birthday celebrant. The event also welcomed first-time 5K runner and birthday girl Daniela Melian, who took the plunge into competitive running. The mix of seasoned athletes and newcomers, all celebrating life’s milestones, made this Labor Day 5K an unforgettable gathering for the Ocala running community.
Overall | Gender | Age Group Place | BIB | AGE | SEX | AG | Full Name | Time |
1 | 1 | 1 | 684 | 30 | M | 30-39 | Michael Joyce | 0:21:18 |
2 | 2 | 2 | 679 | 32 | M | 30-39 | Dylan O’Hara | 0:23:02 |
3 | 3 | 1 | 680 | 56 | M | 50-59 | Scott Leland | 0:23:23 |
4 | 1 | 1 | 647 | 38 | F | 30-39 | Ashley Townsend | 0:23:51 |
5 | 4 | 3 | 664 | 39 | M | 30-39 | Ryan Stewart | 0:24:24 |
6 | 2 | 2 | 653 | 31 | F | 30-39 | Kathryn Diaz | 0:25:01 |
7 | 3 | 1 | 661 | 12 | F | 10-19 | Brooklyn Risner | 0:27:33 |
8 | 4 | 1 | 649 | 26 | F | 20-29 | Kaitlin Bullwinkle | 0:27:38 |
9 | 5 | 1 | 660 | 70 | M | 70-79 | Darrell Haney | 0:27:46 |
10 | 6 | 1 | 659 | 40 | M | 40-49 | David Hawthorne | 0:27:49 |
11 | 5 | 1 | 663 | 40 | F | 40-49 | Brittney Stewart | 0:28:07 |
12 | 6 | 2 | 654 | 18 | F | 10-19 | Samantha Schultz | 0:28:21 |
13 | 7 | 2 | 658 | 26 | F | 20-29 | Mary Green | 0:29:35 |
14 | 8 | 3 | 651 | 31 | F | 30-39 | Danielle Clark | 0:29:52 |
15 | 9 | 3 | 676 | 28 | F | 20-29 | Jazmine Sambula | 0:30:12 |
16 | 10 | 2 | 673 | 45 | F | 40-49 | Michele Moreno | 0:30:36 |
17 | 11 | 1 | 683 | 68 | F | 60-69 | Michelle Butler | 0:30:40 |
18 | 12 | 4 | 677 | 31 | F | 30-39 | Denise Yanez | 0:31:04 |
19 | 7 | 1 | 650 | 28 | M | 20-29 | Daniel Easterday | 0:32:56 |
20 | 13 | 4 | 675 | 26 | F | 20-29 | Alyssa Stewart | 0:33:04 |
21 | 8 | 4 | 665 | 38 | M | 30-39 | Zachary Russell | 0:33:13 |
22 | 14 | 5 | 674 | 24 | F | 20-29 | Anastasia Moreno | 0:35:32 |
23 | 9 | 2 | 682 | 46 | M | 40-49 | Robert Daisy | 0:35:33 |
24 | 10 | 2 | 667 | 23 | M | 20-29 | Daniel Naisbett | 0:36:27 |
25 | 15 | 6 | 668 | 28 | F | 20-29 | Jessica Whittington | 0:36:34 |
26 | 11 | 3 | 687 | 26 | M | 20-29 | Joey Gibbs | 0:37:32 |
27 | 12 | 3 | 662 | 42 | M | 40-49 | David Bowen | 0:37:57 |
28 | 16 | 3 | 646 | 43 | F | 40-49 | Speedyturtle James-Johnson | 0:38:25 |
29 | 17 | 2 | 678 | 64 | F | 60-69 | Sandy Stewart | 0:38:36 |
30 | 13 | 5 | 648 | 38 | M | 30-39 | Jon Townsend | 0:40:24 |
31 | 18 | 1 | 656 | 77 | F | 70-79 | Karen Allman | 0:40:30 |
32 | 19 | 2 | 655 | 71 | F | 70-79 | Mary Neiberger | 0:40:35 |
33 | 20 | 7 | 669 | 28 | F | 20-29 | Michelle Macary | 0:44:11 |
34 | 21 | 3 | 685 | 68 | F | 60-69 | Lynda Snoddy | 0:44:14 |
35 | 14 | 2 | 645 | 79 | M | 70-79 | Cuthbert James | 0:44:18 |
36 | 15 | 3 | 681 | 77 | M | 70-79 | Frank Mccann | 0:45:56 |
37 | 22 | 4 | 652 | 69 | F | 60-69 | Pepperr Liner | 0:46:11 |
38 | 23 | 4 | 686 | 49 | F | 40-49 | Jenny Kates | 0:47:58 |
39 | 16 | 6 | 672 | 37 | M | 30-39 | Robert Walrath | 0:50:25 |
40 | 24 | 3 | 670 | 17 | F | 10-19 | Daniela Melian | 0:50:31 |
41 | 25 | 5 | 671 | 34 | F | 30-39 | Meriah Walrath | 1:04:55 |
42 | 26 | 5 | 657 | 47 | F | 40-49 | Nina Graunke | 1:04:56 |
Age Group Awards
Overall Female
Place | Name | BIB | AGE | SEX | AG | City | Time |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Ashley Townsend | 647 | 38 | F | 30-39 | 0:23:51 |
Overall Male
Place | Name | BIB | AGE | SEX | AG | City | Time |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Michael Joyce | 684 | 30 | M | 30-39 | 0:21:18 |
Masters Female
Place | Name | BIB | AGE | SEX | AG | City | Time |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Brittney Stewart | 663 | 40 | F | 40-49 | 0:28:07 |
Masters Male
Place | Name | BIB | AGE | SEX | AG | City | Time |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Scott Leland | 680 | 56 | M | 50-59 | 0:23:23 |
Age Group Female 10-19
Place | Name | BIB | AGE | SEX | AG | City | Time |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Brooklyn Risner | 661 | 12 | F | 10-19 | 0:27:33 | |
2 | Samantha Schultz | 654 | 18 | F | 10-19 | 0:28:21 |
Age Group Female 20-29
Place | Name | BIB | AGE | SEX | AG | City | Time |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Kaitlin Bullwinkle | 649 | 26 | F | 20-29 | 0:27:38 | |
2 | Mary Green | 658 | 26 | F | 20-29 | 0:29:35 |
Age Group Female 30-39
Place | Name | BIB | AGE | SEX | AG | City | Time |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Kathryn Diaz | 653 | 31 | F | 30-39 | 0:25:01 | |
2 | Danielle Clark | 651 | 31 | F | 30-39 | 0:29:52 |
Age Group Female 40-49
Place | Name | BIB | AGE | SEX | AG | City | Time |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Michele Moreno | 673 | 45 | F | 40-49 | 0:30:36 | |
2 | Speedyturtle James-Johnson | 646 | 43 | F | 40-49 | 0:38:25 |
Age Group Female 60-69
Place | Name | BIB | AGE | SEX | AG | City | Time |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Michelle Butler | 683 | 68 | F | 60-69 | 0:30:40 | |
2 | Sandy Stewart | 678 | 64 | F | 60-69 | 0:38:36 |
Age Group Female 70-79
Place | Name | BIB | AGE | SEX | AG | City | Time |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Karen Allman | 656 | 77 | F | 70-79 | 0:40:30 | |
2 | Mary Neiberger | 655 | 71 | F | 70-79 | 0:40:35 |
Age Group Male 20-29
Place | Name | BIB | AGE | SEX | AG | City | Time |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Daniel Easterday | 650 | 28 | M | 20-29 | 0:32:56 | |
2 | Daniel Naisbett | 667 | 23 | M | 20-29 | 0:36:27 |
Age Group Male 30-39
Place | Name | BIB | AGE | SEX | AG | City | Time |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Dylan O’Hara | 679 | 32 | M | 30-39 | 0:23:02 | |
2 | Ryan Stewart | 664 | 39 | M | 30-39 | 0:24:24 |
Age Group Male 40-49
Place | Name | BIB | AGE | SEX | AG | City | Time |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | David Hawthorne | 659 | 40 | M | 40-49 | 0:27:49 | |
2 | Robert Daisy | 682 | 46 | M | 40-49 | 0:35:33 |
Age Group Male 70-79
Place | Name | BIB | AGE | SEX | AG | City | Time |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Darrell Haney | 660 | 70 | M | 70-79 | 0:27:46 | |
2 | Cuthbert James | 645 | 79 | M | 70-79 | 0:44:18 |