The 33rd Annual Daniel Feather Memorial 5K, hosted by Chautauqua Striders, was held Saturday, September 5 at Bergman Park. The race, in honor of Daniel Feather, Striders co-founder, Jamestown Police Officer and avid runner, brought together 60 runners and walkers, as well as 16 participants for the inaugural Ron Graham Memorial 1K Kids Fun Run. Ron Graham, Striders co-founder, dedicated his life to empowering local youth, holding the position of Chautauqua Striders Executive Director and Coach from 1979 to 1990.
Congratulations to the overall finishers.
Top 3 Overall Male Finishers
- Cody Kent, 16:57
- Matt Jimerson, 20:54
- Rafael Barrera, 21:24
Top 3 Overall Female Finishers
- Megan Churchill, 24:07
- Gabby Hart, 24:41
- Judy Porpiglia, 24:53
Police Officer Division, 1st Place: Jennifer Cornell, 27:09
5K Walk 1st Place Overall: Rodney Daum
Striders sends a heartfelt thank you to all runners, volunteers, and supporters. Sponsors of the event include Advanced Manufacturing Technology; Jamestown Kendall Club; Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union; Southern Auto Exchange; Live CHQ; Howard Hanna Holt Real Estate; R. Thomas Rankin, Attorney at Law; Jamestown Mattress; Jamestown Spine; ERA Team VP Real Estate; Slone Melhuish Insurance; and the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame. Immense gratitude to the family of Dan Feather, including brother Mel Feather, sister Nancy Feather, and wife Verna Feather, for their support year after year.