Genesee Valley Harriers Earn Three Team Podium Finishes at Masters 10 km Championships

Results

The Genesee Valley Harriers delivered a standout performance for USATF Niagara on the national stage, capturing three third-place team finishes at the USATF Masters 10 km Championships, held Sunday (26-April) in conjunction with the James Joyce Ramble in Deham, Mass.

Leading the way was a trio of podium efforts in the men’s 50+, men’s 60+, and women’s 60+ team competitions, showcasing the club’s depth and consistency across age divisions.

In the men’s 50+ division, the Harriers secured third place with a combined time of 1:55:30. Andy Wooding (7th 55–59) led the squad in 37:36, followed closely by Joshua Harter (6th, 50–54, 38:03) and Joshua Williams (7th, 50–54, 39:51).

The momentum continued in the men’s 60+ division, where the Harriers again claimed third place, finishing in cumulative team time of 2:02:12. Mike Nier paced the team with a strong 4th-place effort in the 60–64 age group stopping the clock at 38:24, while Michael Mertens (10th, 60–64, 40:49) and Mark Assini (4th, 65–69, 42:59) completed the scoring trio.

On the women’s side, the Genesee Valley Harriers added a third podium finish in the 60+ team competition. Bonnie Lindblom led the team's effort as she placed 9th in the 60-64 division running 48:49. Sandra Gregorich (11th 60-64) and Carol Reif (12th 60-64) rounded out the team scoring running 50:18 and 51:44, respectively.