Route 20 Road Challenge holds first ever recognition banquet
SANGERFIELD –The Route 20 Road Challenge held its first ever banquet Michael’s in Sangerfield on Saturday, February 24 to recognize the accomplishments of runners participating in the 2017 year long running series.
Craig North of Eaton and Bill Kosina of Richfield Springs, who serve not only as the Road Challenge directors but direct races in their own hometowns, spoke at the event. North and Kosina reviewed the year as well as outlined the plans for the upcoming 2018 season schedule, which included 18-20 expected races.
Also speaking was Kevin Hoehn, who serves as the series’ unofficial ‘ambassador’. Hoehn spoke of the camaraderie and friendships built up over the years among race participants. “Unlike clubs and similar formats, this series is unique; it’s kind of freeform,” said Hoehan. “There’s really nothing like it I know of.”
The Route 20 Road Challenge, which links running events within the corridor of the Route 20 Scenic Byway, began in 2000. Former Route 20 Association President Bill Kwasniewski remembered how the concept developed with the input of a handful of race directors who gathered in the living room of his home in West Winfield.
“Craig North and Bill Kosina have been the backbone of this series since day one,” Hoehn said at Saturday’s event.
Runners attending Saturday participated in a certain number of events the past year earning customized running jackets.
Those recognized included: Craig North, Eaton; Kevin Hoehn, Rome; Mark Perrin, New Hartford; Richard Ough, Burlington Flats; Rocco Ough, Burlington Flats; Hunter Ough, Burlington Flats; Alexis Lafever, Eaton; Jennifer Caloia, Morrisville; Joy Gifford, Eaton; Margaret Kemp, New Hartford; Elizabeth Fish, Waterville; Mark Ruane, Waterville; Jim Davis, West Winfield; Patricia King, Sherrill; Terri Woodford, Oxford; Ralph Rathbun, West Edmeston; Joanne Securra, Sherrill; Mary Pustay, West Winfield; Amber Piersma, Cassville; Jessica Powers, Milford; Susan Will, West Winfield; and Courtney Spatto, Waterville.
On a somber note, longtime participant Kermit Cadrette, who passed away the week prior to the banquet, was recognized. Cadrette, of Rome, didn’t begin running until he was over the age of 50. In addition to 5k and 10k events, he also ran in over 80 marathons.
Along the way, he served as mentor and friend to countless runners in Central New York and beyond. “He epitomized everything there is with the sport of running,” said Kosnia. In his honor, a new award was introduced with its first recipient being Kevin Hoehn.
Helping coordinate Saturday’s event was Courtney Spatto, a resident of Waterville and cross country coach at Rome Free Academy. The dinner is expected to become an annual event.
The Route 20 Road Challenge 2018 schedule is expected to be announced shortly. For more information on the series or the Route 20 Association, please contact Bill Kosina at 315-749-3286; Craig North 315-825-5691 (southof20@yahoo.com); or Kevin Hoehn 315-335-1687 (khoehn54@gmail.com); or visit the website www.nyroute20.com.
Craig North of Eaton and Bill Kosina of Richfield Springs, who serve not only as the Road Challenge directors but direct races in their own hometowns, spoke at the event. North and Kosina reviewed the year as well as outlined the plans for the upcoming 2018 season schedule, which included 18-20 expected races.
Also speaking was Kevin Hoehn, who serves as the series’ unofficial ‘ambassador’. Hoehn spoke of the camaraderie and friendships built up over the years among race participants. “Unlike clubs and similar formats, this series is unique; it’s kind of freeform,” said Hoehan. “There’s really nothing like it I know of.”
The Route 20 Road Challenge, which links running events within the corridor of the Route 20 Scenic Byway, began in 2000. Former Route 20 Association President Bill Kwasniewski remembered how the concept developed with the input of a handful of race directors who gathered in the living room of his home in West Winfield.
“Craig North and Bill Kosina have been the backbone of this series since day one,” Hoehn said at Saturday’s event.
Runners attending Saturday participated in a certain number of events the past year earning customized running jackets.
Those recognized included: Craig North, Eaton; Kevin Hoehn, Rome; Mark Perrin, New Hartford; Richard Ough, Burlington Flats; Rocco Ough, Burlington Flats; Hunter Ough, Burlington Flats; Alexis Lafever, Eaton; Jennifer Caloia, Morrisville; Joy Gifford, Eaton; Margaret Kemp, New Hartford; Elizabeth Fish, Waterville; Mark Ruane, Waterville; Jim Davis, West Winfield; Patricia King, Sherrill; Terri Woodford, Oxford; Ralph Rathbun, West Edmeston; Joanne Securra, Sherrill; Mary Pustay, West Winfield; Amber Piersma, Cassville; Jessica Powers, Milford; Susan Will, West Winfield; and Courtney Spatto, Waterville.
On a somber note, longtime participant Kermit Cadrette, who passed away the week prior to the banquet, was recognized. Cadrette, of Rome, didn’t begin running until he was over the age of 50. In addition to 5k and 10k events, he also ran in over 80 marathons.
Along the way, he served as mentor and friend to countless runners in Central New York and beyond. “He epitomized everything there is with the sport of running,” said Kosnia. In his honor, a new award was introduced with its first recipient being Kevin Hoehn.
Helping coordinate Saturday’s event was Courtney Spatto, a resident of Waterville and cross country coach at Rome Free Academy. The dinner is expected to become an annual event.
The Route 20 Road Challenge 2018 schedule is expected to be announced shortly. For more information on the series or the Route 20 Association, please contact Bill Kosina at 315-749-3286; Craig North 315-825-5691 (southof20@yahoo.com); or Kevin Hoehn 315-335-1687 (khoehn54@gmail.com); or visit the website www.nyroute20.com.
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