Derek Dexter Memorial 5K Run

05/27/2026

Congratulations to Derek Dexter Memorial Scholarship recipient Luke Mulka on his commitment to continue his academic and athletic career in track and cross country at Alma College!

Luke has demonstrated a commitment to hard work, dedication to his sport and studies, and a tremendous character. We are proud to support our scholarship recipients as they continue to chase their goals.

Congratulations, Luke! We can’t wait to see all that you accomplish at Alma.

05/25/2026

Today we paused to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, dedication, and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

05/20/2026

Congratulations to Derek Dexter Memorial Scholarship recipient Brennan LaRusso on his commitment to continue his academic and athletic career in track and cross country at the University of Toledo.

We are incredibly proud to recognize Brennan not only for his accomplishments, but for his hard work, dedication, and character. It is an honor to watch our scholarship recipients continue to chase their goals and we are proud to support them on their journeys.

Congratulations, Brennan! We can’t wait to see all that you accomplish at Toledo.

05/15/2026

From start line excitement to finish line tail wags, seeing returning paw-ticipants (four legged or not) is what makes this community so special. Thank you to everyone that has made the Derek Dexter Memorial 5k part of their running traditions!

We can’t wait to see who joins us at the next one! 🐶🏅

05/11/2026

Happy Medal Monday! If you raced this weekend, show us your medals!

We also wanted to again wish a huge congratulations to all of our runners who showed up, pushed hard, and made this event unforgettable.

Overall Winners
🥇 Male Overall: Luke Mulka – 19:09.78
🥇 Female Overall: Erin O’Carroll – 21:14.74

Masters Winners
🏅 Masters Male: Sebastian Tochowicz – 20:17.51
🏅 Masters Female: Pella Toutant – 24:24.11

And a big round of applause to all of our 1st place age group winners!

Whether you placed, set a PR, or simply crossed the finish line, we’re proud of every single one of you. Until next year! 🏅

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms, grandmas, stepmoms, aunts, mentors, coaches, and mother figures who keep us moving, both on and off the course. 💐🏃‍♀️

To those balancing training plans, early alarms, busy schedules, family life, and still finding time to chase their own goals mile after mile; to those who cheer family on from the sidelines, show up on race day, lead by example, and remind us what it means to keep going: we celebrate you all today. Your strength, dedication, and perseverance inspire us and the next generation of runners.

Whether you spent the day logging miles, walking with loved ones, or enjoying a well-deserved rest, we hope you feel appreciated today and every day.

05/04/2026

Happy 🏅💙

We’re still enjoying that race-day energy!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us this weekend. Whether you came out chasing a PR, running with friends, or simply enjoying race day, we’re so glad you were part of it.

Share your favorite photos from this weekend (and your medal pics!) with us in the comments!

05/04/2026