Roadrunner Dash 5k Run/Walk Brings Nazareth Academy Alumni Together

Submitted by Nazareth Academy
Photo 1: Runners at the starting line. Photo 2: Young fans cheer on the racers at the finish line. Photo 3: left to right: Medalists Debbie Pawlowski, Erin Voss, Omar Paniagua, Mayalin Vondrasek, Connor Uphues and David Pawlowski.

Under blue skies and mild conditions the morning of April 19, Nazareth Academy’s Alumni Association welcomed runners, walkers, strollers and volunteers to its third annual Roadrunner Dash 5k Run/Walk.

The race began and ended at Nazareth Academy’s campus, with the 5k route winding its way through La Grange Park. Many Nazareth alumni brought their children to run along with them. According to Alumni Relations Coordinator Katherine Fernholz, “After the success of our first two races, we have found that this is a great way to bring together many generations of alumni with the surrounding community. We are pleased to offer a fun and engaging opportunity for participants of all ages.” All proceeds from the race benefit Nazareth Academy.

After the conclusion of the race, awards for a variety of age brackets were presented by Nazareth’s President, Dennis Moran and Principal, Deborah Tracy. Congratulations to the following medalists:

40 years and over –
Chato Prado of Chicago (male)
Debbie Pawlowski of Western Springs, Class of 1992 (female)

19-39 years-old –
David Pawlowski of Western Springs, Class of 1994 (male)
Erin Voss of Lombard, Class of 2008 (female)

13-18 years-old –
Omar Paniagua of Chicago, Class of 2016 (male)
Mayalin Vondrasek of Western Springs, Class of 2017 (female)

12 and under –
Connor Uphues of Berwyn (male)
Reilly Renchin of Woodridge (female)

Nazareth Academy also wishes to thank all of the Roadrunner Dash sponsors, who helped make the event such a success: Athletico, Countryside Bank, Expression Dance Studio, Intent Racing, Keenan Homes, Kohl’s Care, The Manno Group, Original Six Media, Patriot Boxing, Right Fit, The Runner’s Soul, Colleen Ryan ’06, RyTech, LLC, Sign Express and Suite Spotte.

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