First Place Finisher Overall, Ryan McCann, who completed the 5k Zombie Escape, brains intact, in a time of 20:52
AND DELIGHTS ALL!
Rosendale, NY – October 29, 2012
Over one hundred and fifty runners ran for their lives through the spooky woods, tunnels and caves of the old Williams Lake Resort outrunning some wild zombies who were chasing them. Participants were given the opportunity to participate in “The Zombie Escape” donning flag football belts. Runners who made it to the finish with their brains intact and a flag on their belt earned UlsterCorps Zombie Response Team certification card.
Top finishers in gender and age group categories were:
Overall Male
1. Ryan McCann – 20:52.00
2. Michael Jessop – 20:58.00
3. John Hepolette – 22:21.00
First Place Female Finisher Overall, Mendy Taylor
1. Mendy Taylor – 22:33.00
2. Tammy Putt – 23:24.00
3. Tara Pipia – 24:33.00
1-14 Male
1. Alexander Schaef
2. Cameron Rowe
3. Conner Rowe
1-14 Female
1. Sarah Ruolge
2. Ashley Jo Hillard
3. Margaux Seche
15-19 Male
1. Daniel Talbert
2. Patrick Boylan
3. Nick Sanders
15-19 Female
1. Carlo Aiello
2. Blanca Varela
3. Amanda O’Connor
20-29 Male
1. James Cole Neumann
2. Matthew Bryant
3. Barry Zielinski Jr
20-29 Female
1. Alisa Geiser
2. Carly Still
3. Sarah Burroughs
First Place Female age 40-49 Hensley Evans & daughter
1. Matthew Traxler
2. Rob D’Angelo
3. James Landol
30-39 Female
1. Erin Enouen, Erin
2. Annacome Joy
3. Angela Hillard
40-49 Male
1. Michael Dastasio
2. Ray Estes
3. Greg Maschinot
40-49 Female
1. Hensley Evans
2. Stacey Byford
3. Shiloh Pileggi
Best group costume awards went to Kyle Dicostanzo and Angela Dorris who ran the course with Aliens on their backs
1. Richard White
2. Bill Ruolge
3. Ian Erne
50-59 Female
1. Susan Metichecchia
2. Natalie Gellerman
3. Marla Brucker
60-69 Female
1. Karen Spinozzi
60-69 Male
1. Paul Muessig
2. Fred Piscop
3. Martin Weiner
70-79 Female
1. Geri Owens
Complete results are posted on our website, ulstercorps.org. Awards were also given for best group costume to Kyle Dicostanzo and Angela Dorris who ran the course with Aliens on their backs. Best Solo Costume was given to Tim Cox who dressed up like a running hot dog, he made the zombies hungry.
The fun began with POOK playing at the starting line of the kids 1K fun run and then the kids ran off into the woods, they all made it across the finish line with smiles. After the 5K race started a group went on a one mile fitness walk/ hike led by Elvis. Peak Entertainment entertained everyone by spinning spooky tunes while all participants enjoyed treats from Twisted Foods, Davenports, Bodacious Bagels and Jenkins & Lueken Orchard.
“We’re so grateful to everyone who participated in and supported the Sprint, especially our generous sponsors, our host The Williams Lake Project, race directors Shawangunk Runners, and all the young volunteer zombies from the Kingston Boys & Girls Club and Rondout Cross Country Team who demonstrated what UlsterCorps is all about – bringing folks of all ages together to make volunteering fun and rewarding.” stated Beth McLendon, Co-Director of UlsterCorps.
Event sponsors, donors and co-hosts included: Birchez Associates, Dianova USA, Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, Mainetti, Mainetti & O’Connor, Hudson Valley Tours, Masseo Landscaping, GK4 LLC, Alpine Endeavors, Earthly Bodywork, Hudson Valley Seed Library, Kiss My Face, Mohonk Mountain House, Rock & Snow, Topricin/Topical BioMedics, Inc. and VisionPilots. The Service Sprint was produced by Events That Matter. Special thanks go to Co-Race Directors Mendy Taylor and Steve Schallenkamp of Shawangunk Runners.
All proceeds from the run benefitted UlsterCorps who partners with schools, civic and religious organizations, other nonprofit agencies and business volunteer programs. They are dedicated to fostering a spirit of service in all age groups, with a deep commitment to engaging high school and college age students.
