150 tackle chilly 5K to start Medina’s Christmas festival
Photos by Tom Rivers
MEDINA – Medina High School students Riley Tompkins is dressed as an elf and Logan Trillizio wore a Santa costume in today’s Home for the Holidays 5K in Medina. They are sprinting at the end of the race on North Main Street near the American Legion. (St. Mary’s Catholic Church is in the background.)
There were 150 participants in today’s event with temperatures in the low 30s.
Debbie Tompkins welcomes the runners to the race when they gathered near the starting line in the Canal Basin. She organizes the race with Teresa Wilkins.
Proceeds from the race are planned to go to backpack food program at Oak Orchard Primary School and a new scholarship program at the school.
Jeremy Weakland of Gasport carries an American flag while running next to his son, Jeremy Weakland Jr., 12. They finished in 37:16.
Arian Cayea, 20, of Medina was the first male in a time of 19:05 while Jen Curtis, 34, of New York was the first female with a time of 22:06.
There are events throughout the day in Medina for the Hometown Christmas celebration, including the Parade of Lights at 6 p.m.
