Skip to main content

2022 John Polo 5K

Sat May 7, 2022 Corning, NY 14830 US Directions

Events

5K Run/Walk

10:00AM EDT - 12:00PM EDT

Place

1 Academic Drive
Corning, NY US 14830

Description

Welcome to the 23th annual John Polo 5K!

Thank you for your consideration in entering this SUNY Corning Community College event, which serves as the primary fundraiser for the men's and women's Cross Country programs.

Race Date:  Saturday, May 7, 2022
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Location: SUNY Corning Community College Gymnasium
1 Academic Drive
Corning, NY 14830

The John Polo 5K, now in its 23rd year, is held in memory of the late SUNY Corning Community College professor and coach, John Polo. Mr. Polo was a member of the SUNY CCC community for more than 28 years, serving in diverse teaching, administrative, and coaching roles over that time. In addition to this race, he founded the Red Baron Half Marathon, held each November. An accomplished athlete and coach, Mr. Polo has been inducted into the SUNY CCC Hall of Fame and the Corning-Painted Post Sports Hall of Fame.

The course, with an agreeable balance of flats and modest elevation changes, reflects the College's mission to serve and engage the local community. Runners begin on campus, making their way out to the main entrance. The route then continues through an adjacent neighborhood, on lightly traveled and well shaded streets. The course re-enters College grounds for the conclusion.

The sport of Cross Country was re-established at the College in 2018, after a 17 year hiatus. In the short time since its re-emergence, the program has produced an NJCAA Region III champion (Women, 2019), regional runner-up (Men, 2020), an All-American (2021), and numerous national meet qualifiers and Scholar-Athlete award recipients.

Race swag will be a custom headband for the first 50 participants.   See picture below.

Top male and female winners will receive a Nike Dri-Fit long sleeve tee with the SUNY CCC Cross Country logo.

Bib pickup will be on race morning starting at 8:30am in the CCC Gymnasium.

Questions?
Contact: Matthew Skerritt, Head Coach, Men's and Women's Cross Country
mskerritt@corning-cc.edu

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

Course Map

This is a 3.1 mile (5km) course.

Male and Female Award

The male and female winners receive this Nike Dri-Fit long sleeve shirt!

Race Swag

The first 50 participants receive this custom event headband.

Directions

Race Participant Survey

Please complete the following survey to help us better understand your race experience.

Did you participate in the race?

Would you recommend this race to a friend?

If you continue to use this site, you consent to use all cookies. We use cookies to offer you a better browsing experience. Read how we use cookies and how you can control them by visiting our Privacy Policy.

If you continue to use this site, you consent to use all cookies.