Cancelled due to Covid-19
We are sorry to announce that this year's event is cancelled.
Description
28th Annual
Chris Griswold Memorial 5k Race and 1 Mile Fun Run
Como Lake Park
Lancaster, NY
Saturday, May 16, 2020
1 Mile @ 10:00am - 5k @ 10:30am
Chris Griswold '73 was a big part of the St. Mary's family, both in school and after graduation. The St. Mary's community was saddened to learn of Chris' sudden and untimely death in 1992, at just 37 years of age. For the past 28 years, St. Mary's has held the Chris Griswold Memorial Run in his honor.
Entry Fees
5k: $25.00 Pre-Registered by May 15
$30 Race Day
Fun Run: $10.00 Pre-Registered by May 15
$12 Race Day
Shirts guaranteed to the first 250 registered.
RACE PACKET PICK-UP:
DAY OF THE RACE ONLY
Course & Awards
Course:
USATF #NY94008AM <-- click for official map
Awards:
Overall Male and Female
Overall Masters Male and Female
1st, 2nd and 3rd in each age group.
Age Groups
MALE & FEMALE: 14 & Under; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75 & Over
Split Club
A Split Club Raffle will be drawn the day of the race. If you wish to participate add $2.00 to your application fee.
About
The SMH community was deeply saddened by the untimely death of Christopher H. Griswold ‘73 on November 1, 1992, at the age of 37.
Chris was an untiring worker, as Vice President of the SMH Alumni Association, active in the SMH Bingo Program, and Parent Guild, coached SMH Freshman basketball for five years and he was very instrumental in up-grading the SMH Basketball Grade School Tournament. He was always willing to donate much of his time in the form of unpaid officiating of the Tournament, resulting in the recruitment of a large number of incoming students to his alma mater. His devotion to athletics was also shown by his donation of time in coaching both the baseball and basketball teams at St. Mary’s elementary.
Chris, himself, also had an outstanding athletic career, while a student at SMH in football, baseball and basketball and he was voted All-Catholic in both baseball and football. In his senior year, he was voted as the “Outstanding Athlete of the Year”.
His absence has left a great void here at St. Mary’s High School and in the Lancaster- Depew community.
Proceeds to benefit Scholarship Fund of St. Mary’s.
Race Contact Info
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Timing and Scoring
Timing, Scoring, and Results by:
WNY Finish Line and Timing Service
Place
Lancaster, NY US 14086
Paper Application
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