2012 BW50K Results - November 25, 2012

Runners at BW50K
photo by John McCarroll

Temperatures were in the mid-twenties, there was light wind, and a dusting of snow as the third annual Buckeye Woods 50K got under way on Sunday, November 25, 2012. This low-key, informal run is put on by the Medina County Road Runners and it takes place at Buckeye Woods County Park near Medina, Ohio. The course is on trails throughout the park, and consists of a one-mile loop, followed by six five-mile loops. The terrain is gentle, with only a few very slight elevation changes. About half the trails are crushed limestone and the rest is dirt.

The mud, wind, rain and sideways snow of previous years were generally not problems for the 2012 event. The wind did pick up a bit as the sun came up and the temperature rose through the 30’s. That wind was especially noticeable in the “Windy Circle of Doom”, a 1.5 mile stretch in an open lowlands area; the wooded parts weren't so tough.

A record forty-nine runners started the race. There was a new option to run 25K instead of 50K, and several chose the shorter distance before or during the event (anyone who completed at least 25K but less than 50K was considered a 25K finisher).

Men's Champion, Verrelle Wyatt
Photo by John McCarroll

Women's Champions, Nicole Gareri and Jacquie Fatherie
Photo by John McCarroll

Verrelle Wyatt took the race by storm. He shot out to an early lead, completed 16 miles in 1:37, 26 in 2:35, and finished the entire 50K run in 3:07. Yes, that’s the correct time for a trail 50K, and yes, the distance is accurate. The previous course record of 3:51, held by Jon Brenenstuhl was tied by the second place male, Hugh Patton. Nicole Gareri and Jacquie Fatherie ran together and finished together in 4:56 to tie as the Women’s champions.

In all, there were 13 finishers of the 50K. Some completed their first ultra, and a couple others ran a personal best time. Here is the list of finishers:

1. Verrelle Wyatt 3:07:30
2. Hugh Patton 3:51:49
3. Pete Schwanke 4:17:57
4. Ronald Ross 4:30:17

5. Jack McDaniel 4:45:40
6. Jacquie Fatheree 4:56:28
7. Nicole Gareri 4:56:28
8. Dan Horvath 4:57:55
9. Roy Heger 5:21:59
10. Jen Bruder 5:36:00
11. Chris Karpowicz 5:46:00
12. Nathan Bitecofer 5:49:00
13. Allan Potter 5:54:00

And here is a list of those who completed at least 25K. Patrick Fisher and Connie Gardner had the fastest 25K times among runners who did not go for 50K.

1. Patrick Fisher 1:53:00
2. Connie Gardner 2:06:00
3. Pete Jendre 2:06:00
4. Jeffery LaBlanc 2:08:00

5. Randy Osborne 2:26:00
6. Seth Hothem 2:26:00
7. Glenn Groves 2:26:00
8. Mike Ryan 2:26:00
9. John Pavlick 2:30:00
10. Michelle Wolff 2:32:00
11. Brad Holzinger 2:32:00
12. Phil Budowanec 2:32:00
13. Shari Fletterick Geiger 2:36:00
14. Theresa Stephens Wright 2:36:00
15. Hope Bradley 2:38:00
16. Jennifer Yaros 2:39:00
17. John Hnat 2:41:00
18. Shannon Miller Fisher 2:41:00
19. Harold Dravenstott 2:44:00
20. Marsha Clifford 2:48:00
21. Charles Elkins 2:48:00
22. Denise Carol 2:57:00
23. Tami Menssen 3:17:00
24. Igor Skalsky 4:05:00

Additional photos by John McCarroll may be viewed by clicking here. Thanks to all who participated, and thanks to our great volunteers. See you all next year.