Winners Announced in 24th Annual Community College Run Events

File and Floyd are Women’s and Men’s Overall Winners in the 10K Race

Published: 05/06/2016

More runners and walkers registered than ever before for That '80s Run, held on April 30 at St. Charles Community College. The events were part of the college’s 24th annual run that drew area residents for a morning of health, fitness and family recreation. The race’s theme brought out runners decked in ‘80s gear.

“From start to finish, this health and wellness event was about as colorful as it gets. Not only was it great to see families taking part, it was awesome to have so many runners get into the spirit of our 1980s theme,” said Heather McDorman, race director and vice president for enrollment and marketing services at the college.  “It’s gratifying to see people of all ages and ability levels participate in the run events, as well as have the opportunity to visit booths from a variety of local exhibitors.” 

That '80s Run participants enjoy the day at St. Charles Community College on Saturday, April 30. 

In the 10K Race, Chris Floyd, 23, of Florissant, Mo., was first to cross the finish line with a time of 36 minutes. Jessica File, 36, of St. Charles, Mo., was the first woman to cross the finish line (47:42). Floyd and File each received a $100 cash prize.

In the top SCC student, alumni and employee 10K categories, the first male SCC student to cross the finish line was Ricardo Lopez (1:04:50). The first male alum to cross the finish line was Robert Newman (55:54), and the first female alum was April Mach (50:24). In the employee division, Joe Baumann (55:30) was the first male to cross the finish line. The first female employee to finish was Theresa Flett (1:04:28).

In the 5K Race, Caleb Egger, 26, of St. Charles, Mo., was first to cross the finish line with a time of 18 minutes, 47 seconds, followed by Jay Jackson (19:45) and Stephon Abron (19:51). Kristie Wells, 45, of Belleville, Ill., was the first female to cross the finish line, coming in 10th overall with a time of 23 minutes, 25 seconds, followed by Sarah Smith (24:31) and Tawny Willis (24:44). Egger and Wells, the male and female overall winners, each received a $50 cash prize.

In the top SCC student, alumni and employee 5K categories, the first male SCC student to cross the finish line was Ryan Roettgers (24:10) and the first female student to finish was Jakelin Gonzalez-Sanchez (27:39). The first male alum to cross the finish line was Jacob Willis (25:35), and the first female alum was Amy Westermann (29:03). In the employee division, Jay Jackson (19:45) was the first male to cross the finish line. Janet Ouellette (32:03) was the first female to cross the finish line.

A list of all winners in the various events at the 24th Annual 10K Race, 5K Race and Fun Run can be found at that80srun.org.

Nearly 150 medals were awarded in age group categories in the 10K, 5K and Fun Run events. About 403 runners registered in the 10K race; the 5K, 757; and the Fun Run, 114.  A total of 1,274 runners registered for the event.  

All 10K and 5K run registrants, ages 18 and above, were automatically entered into the drawing for a $1,000 scholarship to SCC. The winner is Rachel Garrett.

The event included free wristbands to the first 500 at packet pickup and a neon-colored T-shirts for early registrants. Five Best Costume winners took home prizes including gift cards and water bottles filled with candy.

The college’s annual That ‘80s Run event also included around 40-exhibitor booths with health and wellness information presented by hospitals, agencies, fitness organizations, businesses and institutions in the area.

Gold sponsors are Christian Foods/McDonald’s, La Chata Mexican Cuisine, Precision Health Group, Smoothie King, STLToday.com, Schultz & Myers and 106.5 The Arch. Silver sponsors include 9Round Kickbox Fitness, BenandBeccalee Photographers, Shirt Kong and SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – St. Charles & Lake St. Louis. Bronze sponsors include Fit4MeFoods, Monster Energy, Missouri American Water, Missouri Valley FCU, ND Consulting Group, UMB Bank and Universal Creative Concepts.

Proceeds from That '80s Run will fund health, wellness and leisure projects that would otherwise go unfunded at St. Charles Community College. Since 2006, the college's run has funded 55 health and wellness grants totaling $42,035.23. 

For 2016 photos, full race results and information about That '80s Run 2017, visit that80srun.org.

St. Charles Community College is a public, comprehensive two-year community college with associate degrees and certificate programs in the arts, business, sciences and career-technical fields. SCC provides workforce training and community-based personal and professional development as well as cultural, recreational and entertainment opportunities. For more information, visit stchas.edu.