Saturday, September 17, 2005 -- Scottdale, PA
Scottdale Fall Festival 10K/5K (iPO Event Id#: 7061)
Story and photos by Heather Rau

[Details] [Coverage] [5K and 10K Results] [Walk Results]
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Posing for a group shot

The annual Scottdale Fall Festival was the place to be this past weekend. The community came together to present their crafts, music and local food. It was also the site for the annual Scotdale Walking and Running events. The town hosted a 5K and 10K run, accompanied by a competitive walk. An energetic group turned out on this beautiful sunny Saturay. The streets were lined with people cheering enthusiastically, supporting all who came out.

The 5K race was a quick. Eddie Filcheck of Uniontown, Pennsylvania crossed the finish line in 18:03 with Chris Kiefer of Scotdale, PA in 2nd (18:22). Joe Molinaro of Pittsburg, PA strolled in at 3rd in 19:27.

Cruising the parade route

In the women's 5K overall category, Anne Kolonaski of Irwin, PA finished 1st in 21:46. Patricia Cramer of Champion, PA crossing in 26:06 for 2nd, and Angie Morelli of Greensburg, PA rounded things out in third with 27:42.

In the 10K race, Heath Piper crossed the finish line first in the 10K with a time of 40:38, Francis Molinaro (brother to Joe) in 2nd at 41:27, and Brian Suter brought in third with a time of 43:54. The top 10K ladies we equally tough. Debbie Conner took the women's 1st place 10K spot with a time of 48:35. Jamie Brooks (also a well-known race walker) at 2nd crossing in 58:45, and in 3rd was Anne Peters at 1:02:28.

A great day to be with friends

Anne Peters of Brownsville commented about the race, "The course was fun, but hot especially on the hills. The race organizers marked the course clearly, and supported the race well with water stops. The hills were tough in the heat!"

After the race all competitors were treated to live music at the town's pavilion, local food vendors and children's activities. This fall festival is definitely one to put on the calendar for next year. Congratulations to all who raced.