Run Mahomet a virtual success
COVID-19 has canceled a lot of events, but the pandemic did not stop 287 runners and walkers from supporting the Mahomet Area Youth Club.
The 25th annual Run Mahomet was held virtually on July 31 and Aug. 1.
Executive Director Sara Balgoyen extended a “heartfelt thanks” to everyone for coming along even during this time of “unknowns.” The financial support helps the organization complete their mission year-in and year-out.
“We are teaching and supporting youth to develop to their fullest potential to become responsible, respectful, caring, and productive citizens.”
MAYC will carry on the new virtual race option in upcoming years when the run can also be held in-person. The 2020 “Challenge” of running a 5K, 10K and half marathon will also be extended into upcoming years.
The 26th Annual MAYC Run Mahomet has been scheduled for August 6-7, 2021.
Mahomet-Seymour Junior Lukas Nykaza recorded the best time in the 2020 5K race at 20:32.0. He was followed by Mike Bednar (20:50.0) and Larry Dykes (22:48.0).
Alison Jones paced the women in the 2020 5K, finishing at 21:31.0. Following her was Emily Bednar (22.25.0) and Debbie Butcher (22:38.0).
Mahomet-Seymour sophomore Gabriel Difanis won the men’s 10K with a time of 41:10.0. Brian Moline finished second at 43:07.0 and Eric Benson finished in third at 48:10.0.
Alison Jones won the women’s 10K at 45:52.0 while Debbie Butcher finished second with 47:21.0 and Heather Berbaum finished third with 49:35.0.
Matthew Miller came in first at 1:42:04.0 in the men’s half-marathon. Thomas Koch finished second at 1:44:52.0 and Bradley Slott finished third at 1:48:23.0.
Alison Jones finished her “Challenge” with finishing first in the half-marathon at 1:42:08.0. She was followed by Bonnie Anderson at 1:45:47.0 and Lexie Dorsey at 1:46:19.0.
To see the complete 2020 Mahomet Run results click here.
