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This is the official website of the Pete Holowka Memorial Nut-Ridge Classic 5k Road Race. To access the Pete Holowka Foundation website, Click here. To access race info, registration, and more, use the menu found at the top of the page.

Custom laser-engraved grill spatulas awarded to the top 3 overall male and female finishers

A crowd of one hundred runners line up at the start line

First Annual Nut-Ridge Classic was a Major Success!

With over $10,000 raised from sponsors, donations, and race entries, the Nut-Ridge Classic had an an incredible inaugural run. 100 participants took to the course for the first time ever, which proved to be a challenging but rewarding experience for many. On the men's side, Armani Merlino of Lancaster, NY took home the first place spatula with a time of 16:08, and Mary Giza of Depew, NY took first for the women completing the course in an equally impressive time of 18:56. These will likely prove to be tough course records to break, adding to the competitive nature of this event for years to come. We loved seeing everyone run for such a special cause and can't wait for next year's second annual Nut-Ridge Classic. More photos and results can be accessed using the menu found at the top of the page.

-JB

Left to right: Race directors Joseph Bertola and Darren Ascone pose with Pete's mother, Alice, and friends Rich Skrabucha and Jay Longo after the race.

Left to right: Joseph Bertola, Liam Hilbert, Ryan Buzby, Jacob Brink, Cory Demo, and Matt Gensel hold hands approaching the finish line

Top three female finishers all together at just over 1 km into the race.

All smiles from these runners!

Our lovely water station and volunteers

A large group battling it out in the early stages of the race