Runners Dash to the 29th Get to the Point 5k

Frank Carbone, the director of the Get to the Point 5k, speaks to the runners before the race begins.

%KThe community gathered together to run their hearts out at the 29th annual Get to the Point 5k and children’s dashes on Sunday, October 15. The event was a huge success with over 200 runners of all ages showing up to benefit the students of St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Academy. Among the participants was a running team organized by St. Nicks Alliance.

First place male runner, Logan Yu, crosses the finish line. Photo courtesy of EliteFeats.

In first place was Logan Yu, 37, with a time of 17:31.90 and an average pace of 5:39 minutes/mile. Suzie Clinchy, 34, was the first woman to cross the finish line. In third place, her time was 19:33.20 with an average pace of 6:18 minutes/mile.

First place female runner, Suzie Clinchy, crosses the finish line. Photo courtesy of EliteFeats.

For the youth runners under 9, the first-place male was Maties Rosello with a time of 25:12.00 and an average pace of 8:07 minutes/mile. Madeleine PLUSQUELLEC won first place for female runners under 9 with a time of 28:35.30 and an average pace of 9:12 minutes/mile.

First place male under 9 runner, Maties Rosello, crosses the finish line.

For youth from 10 to 14, the first-place male runner was Perry Lin with a time of 25:05.20 and an average pace of 8:04 minutes/mile. The first-place female runner was Rose PLUSQUELLEC with a time of 31:17.40 and an average pace of 10:04 minutes/mile.

Rose PLUSQUELLEC, first place female runner between 10–14, crosses the finish line. Photo courtesy of EliteFeats.

In the age group of 15 to 19, the first-place male winner was Darren Chen with a time of 22:04.00 and an average pace of 7:06 minutes/mile. The first-place female winner was Samantha Zhang with a time of 28:41.70 and an average pace of 9:14 minutes/mile.

Frank Carbone, the director of the Get to the Point 5k, and volunteers take a photo with the children participating in dashes. Photo courtesy of the St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Academy’s Facebook page.

Along with the 5k runners, children ages 2–12 had the option to participate in short dashes from 25–75 yards. After the dashes and 5k, there was an after-party for the runners with food, music, dancing, prizes, and more. This makes the Get to the Point 5k fun for the whole family.

We are looking forward to the 2024 Get to the Point 5k!