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