Category: Athletics

Chautauqua Striders extends a heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in the 2025 St. Pat’s Dash! Whether you ran, walked, volunteered, or cheered from the sidelines, your energy and enthusiasm made this event a huge success.

We’re excited to celebrate the athletes who led the pack with impressive performances:

Top 3 Male Finishers:

• Clevon Wofford
• Cody Kent
• Finnegan Fadale

Top 3 Female Finishers:

• London Hamilton
• Katie Zwald
• Belle Johnson

1st Overall Walker:

• Rodney Daum

Kudos to all the participants who gave it their all—whether you were chasing a personal best or simply enjoying the course. All race results can be found here.

The St. Pat’s Dash also marked the official kickoff of the 2025 Runner of the Year Series! The Runner of the Year Series calendar can be found on our website at www.chqstriders.org/athletics.

To earn points toward the series standings, you’ll need to have an active Striders Athletic Club membership. Not a member yet? Now’s the perfect time to join!

Membership Benefits Include:

• Complimentary Striders merchandise
• Eligibility to compete and win prizes in the Runner of the Year Series
• Discounts on all 13 races featured in this year’s series

The 2025 Runner of the Year Series is proudly sponsored by KeyBank and UPMC Chautauqua. A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors for making this event possible! Their support helps us continue providing meaningful programs, races, and events for our community.

This year’s Daniel Feather Memorial 5K was a day to remember, as runners from all walks of life gathered to honor the legacy of Daniel Feather and showcase their speed and endurance. The weather was perfect for racing, with cool breezes and clear skies creating ideal conditions for the participants.

Here are the highlights from this year’s race:

Top Finishers (Men’s Division)

1. Anthony Sasso – 17:39
2. Donavin Brown – 19:27
3. Adam Rowe – 20:51

Top Finishers (Women’s Division)

1. Jill Kindberg – 23:56
2. Judy Porpiglia – 24:13
3. Sherri McCall – 24:29

Top Finishers (Police)

• Timothy Riley – 26:18
• Matt Bentley – 26:55
• Jennifer Cornell – 27:57

Top Finishers (Walking Divison)

• Rodney Daum – 39:55
• Jeff Winton – 41:55
• Julia Morgan – 44:00

This year 62 runners and walkers participated in the race. Whether competing for a personal best or simply enjoying the community spirit, each participant contributed to the vibrant energy that defines the Daniel Feather Memorial 5K.

We’d like to extend a huge thank you to all the volunteers, sponsors, and supporters who helped make this event a success. The race not only honors the memory of Daniel Feather but also brings our community closer through health and wellness.

Congratulations to all the runners and walkers, and we look forward to seeing you next year! Stay tuned for details about upcoming races and events.

For full race results, visit https://runhigh.com/2024RESULTS/R090124AB.html.

We are thrilled to announce that registration for the highly anticipated Chautauqua Striders Dan Feather Memorial 5K is officially open! This beloved event, honoring the memory of Dan Feather, is set to take place on Sunday, September 1st at Bergman Park in Jamestown, NY.

Participants of all ages and fitness levels are welcome to join us for a day of fitness, camaraderie, and celebration.

Event Details:

• Date: Sunday, September 1st
• Time: 9:30 AM, Registration and Check-In at 8:15 AM
• Location: Bergman Park, Jamestown, NY

By participating, you’ll not only be honoring Dan Feather’s legacy but also supporting the Chautauqua Striders’ mission to mentor and guide youth through education, advocacy and athletics.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of something special. Register today and start training for a memorable race day!

Register Now: https://runsignup.com/danielfeather5k

We can’t wait to see you at the starting line!

Chautauqua Striders extends a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our Annual Golf Scramble on May 17, 2024. It was a joy to welcome all our participants, and we trust that everyone had a delightful day on the greens, swinging for a noble cause! This year’s event was another huge success, with Chautauqua Striders raising over $20,000! The winning men’s team at Stuart Tool & Die demonstrated remarkable sportsmanship by donating their prize money back to Chautauqua Striders. 

Proceeds raised from the Golf Scramble support the continuation and enhancement of our diverse programs that positively impact local youth through education, advocacy, and athletics. The generosity of our donors, sponsors, and participants affords our organization the ability to make a difference. 

Here are some highlights from our event! 

Winning Teams 

Mens: Ron Rotuleder, PJ Degnan, Jesse Watkins, Dan Cheney 

Mixed: Kate Ebersole, Ellen Lehning, Julie Falk, Grace Hanlon 

Check out these amazing photos, captured by Conti Media!

Sponsor & Donor Recognition 

Gold Sponsor: Shults Auto Group 

Silver Sponsors: Jamestown Container, Carfax, Manheim Pittsburgh, Superior Lubricants, UBS Auer and Associates , Slone Melhuish Insurance, Ready About Sailing 

Bronze Sponsors: Hope’s Windows, Chautauqua Patrons Insurance Company, Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union, Add Lumber, Alliance Advisory Group 

Hole Sponsors: Jamestown Tarp Skunks, Jamestown Pediatric Associates, Lind Funeral Home, Inc., Allied Alaarm Services, Alumidock, Jamestown Macadam Inc., Jamestown Elks Lodge #263, Jamestown Spine, Coughlan’s Pub, Kendall Club PBA, Casella, Shults Resale Center, ERA Team VP Real Estate, Kirk Maberry State Farm Agent, Jencap, St. Bonaventure Athletics, DFT Communications, Hannah Connor Photography, Eco-Maxx, David Snow State Farm Agent, Inner Lakes Federal Credit Union 

We’re still feeling the Irish spirit after the St. Pat’s Dash, held on March 9th, 2024! What a fantastic day of green, camaraderie, and community. As we catch our breath and reflect on the race, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made this event possible.

To all the runners and walkers who laced up their sneakers and embraced the green 3-mile course, thank you! Your energy, determination, and smiles lit up the streets of Jamestown.

A special shout-out to our sponsors, including KeyBank, sponsor of the Runner of the Year Series. Your support allowed us to create a memorable experience for our participants.

Thank you to The Brazil Lounge for being the perfect spot to celebrate! As one of our sponsors, they hosted a post-race party that kicked off the St. Patrick’s Day festivities.

The St. Pat’s Dash was just the beginning. It’s the first race in the 2024 Chautauqua Striders Runner of the Year Series. So keep those running shoes handy, because more adventures await. And if you missed this one, don’t worry—we’ll see you at the next starting line.

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There’s still time to register for the St. Pat’s Dash – happening this weekend on March 9th at Northwest Arena!!

Register online at https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Jamestown/StPatricksDash or same day at the arena.

Tickets for this raffle basket will be for sale! The basket includes:

• Wine
• Lotto tickets
• 2 pint glasses
• 2 race shirts
• St. Patty’s decor
• and a $50 Applebee’s gift card

Congratulations to the winners!

We are proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Daniel Feather Memorial 5K Race and Walk, which took place on Sunday, September 3 at Bergman Park in Jamestown, NY. The event raised money to support the Dan Feather Memorial Scholarship named after the late Daniel Feather, who co-founded the Chautauqua Striders in 1979 and served as a local police officer for several years.

The winners of the 5K run division are:

• Overall male: Donavin Brown, with a time of 19:22
• Overall female: Sheila Farrell, with a time of 23:39

The winners of the 5K walk division are:

• Overall male walker: Rodney Daum, with a time of 38:47
• Overall female walker: Julie Lutz, with a time of 47:57

The winners of the 5K police officer division are:

• Male police officer: Matt Bentley, with a time of 25:36
• Female police officer: Jennifer Cornell, with a time of 27:14

Congratulations to all the winners and runners-up! We hope to see you again next year for the 2024 Daniel Feather Memorial 5K!

Full results can be found here.

We would like to thank our sponsors, volunteers, and participants for making this event a success.

A group of students from the Chautauqua Striders Track Club will represent Chautauqua County at the 2023 USA Track & Field National Junior Olympics at Hayward Field this week.

The students qualified for the national championship after placing among the top five at the USATF Region 2 championships at Cortland State University in their respective age groups and events.

They will compete against more than 10,000 athletes from across the country in various track and field events, ranging from sprints and hurdles to jumps and throws.

The students are: Talon Rowland, an incoming senior at Randolph, who will compete in the 400-meter dash; Gavin Stearns, an incoming senior at Randolph, who will compete in the high jump; Ethan Verbosky, an incoming sophomore at Maple Grove, who will compete in the 800 meters and 3,000 meters; and Declan Kennedy, an incoming senior at Southwestern, who will compete in the 110-meter hurdles.

“Each athlete who is attending this meet should be extremely proud of themselves,” said Nick Abdo, Chautauqua Striders Track Club coach. “All of these kids have already accomplished so much in their high school track careers, and with so much time ahead of them still — the sky is the limit. I really look forward to this meet and producing a positive experience and great results.”

The USATF National Junior Olympic Track and Field Championship is the largest and most prestigious youth track and field event in the United States. It is organized by USA Track & Field, the national governing body for track and field, long-distance running and race walking. The championship features athletes aged 7-18 who have met rigorous standards to participate.

For more information about the championship, visit https://www.usatf.org/events/2023-usatf-national-junior-olympic-track-field-championships.

For more information about Chautauqua Striders, visit http://www.chautauquastriders.org.

Chautauqua Striders is a nonprofit agency in Jamestown that provides tutoring, mentoring, and athletic programs to more than 1,200 Chautauqua County youth annually. The agency aims to help youth graduate high school inspired with the knowledge, skill, and confidence required for successful college and career experiences.