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ANNUAL 5K

2025 Love & Legacy 5K Recap

What an incredible day!

Our Love and Legacy 5K was everything we hoped it would be and more. The sun peeked through, the rain held off, and our community showed up in full force to celebrate love, legacy, and connection.

Whether you ran, walked, volunteered, donated, or cheered from the sidelines, thank you. Your support made this day meaningful. We honored those who have shaped our lives and strengthened the spirit of community that makes the Summit Area YMCA so special.

We’re grateful to every participant, sponsor, and supporter who helped bring this event to life. Together, we made a difference.

RACE RESULTS

Overall Top 10:

  1. Paul Dorsey – 19:18 (Summit, NJ)
  2. Carlos Cañaveral – 19:52 (Summit, NJ)
  3. Charlie Moon – 20:33 (Summit, NJ)
  4. Jessica Zaragoza – 20:48 (Summit, NJ)
  5. Joseph Moccia – 20:59 (Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  6. Peter Thill – 21:09 (Summit, NJ)
  7. Jeffrey Behm – 21:23 (Summit, NJ)
  8. Michael Hamburger – 21:33 (Basking Ridge, NJ)
  9. Lacey Parker – 21:35 (Summit, NJ)
  10. Franklin Wang – 21:51 (Summit, NJ)

Male Overall Top 10:

  1. Paul Dorsey – 19:18 (Summit, NJ)
  2. Carlos Cañaveral – 19:52 (Summit, NJ)
  3. Charlie Moon – 20:33 (Summit, NJ)
  4. Joseph Moccia – 20:59 (Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  5. Peter Thill – 21:09 (Summit, NJ)
  6. Jeffrey Behm – 21:23 (Summit, NJ)
  7. Michael Hamburger – 21:33 (Basking Ridge, NJ)
  8. Franklin Wang – 21:51 (Summit, NJ)
  9. Chris Procaccini – 22:00 (Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  10. Brendan Feeney – 22:17 (Summit, NJ)

Female Overall Top 10

  1. Jessica Zaragoza – 20:48 (Summit, NJ)
  2. Lacey Parker – 21:35 (Summit, NJ)
  3. Nancy Halper – 22:08 (Summit, NJ)
  4. Erica Sutter – 22:22 (New Vernon, NJ)
  5. Margo Bieret – 22:38 (Summit, NJ)
  6. Kelly Feeney – 24:08 (Morristown, NJ)
  7. Evangeline Stroemeyer – 24:28 (Summit, NJ)
  8. Sander Vanderwerf – 24:50 (Summit, NJ)
  9. Glendy Tsitouras Alvarado – 25:22 (New Providence, NJ)
  10. Claudia Manieri – 25:30 (Berkeley Heights, NJ)

For all race results, including placing by age group, please click the button below.

RACE DAY PHOTOS

To view the album full of over 1500 photos from the race, please click the button below.

Here’s a sneak peek of some of the best shots!

Pre-Race Information

2025 5k Map

The Summit Area YMCA Love and Legacy 5K returns on Sunday, May 4, 2025, bringing the community together for a morning of fitness, camaraderie, and support for meaningful programs. Held at Summit YMCA (67 Maple St, Summit, NJ), this event offers an opportunity to engage in a run or walk that makes a lasting impact.

Why Participate?

The Love and Legacy 5K is more than just a race. It helps fund critical YMCA programs, including financial assistance for childcare, health initiatives, and mentorship programs like LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA and Achievers. Every participant contributes to strengthening the community by ensuring access to essential resources for those in need.

Event Schedule

  • 7:30 – 8:15 AM | Check-in and Race Day Registration
  • 8:15 – 8:29 AM | Pre-Race Announcements and Warm-Up
  • 8:30 AM | 5K Start
  • 9:00 AM | Family Fun Carnival (weather permitting)
  • 9:30 AM | Awards Ceremony
  • 10:00 AM | Kids Dash

Registration Details

  • $35 Early Bird (Until April 6)
  • $40 Standard (April 7 – May 3)
  • $45 Race Day (May 4)
  • $10 Kids Fun Run

Participants who register by April 6 will receive an official Love and Legacy 5K race shirt. Early race packet pick-up will be available at Fleet Feet and Berkeley Heights YMCA.

Event Volunteering:

We are actively seeking volunteers to assist with timing & scoring, water bottle stations, and more! Please contact race director Patti Stenzel at patti.stenzel@thesay.org.

Additional Ways to Get Involved

  • Honor a Loved One: The Love and Legacy Tree provides an opportunity to commemorate someone who has made a lasting impact. Participants can bring photos, drawings, or other mementos to hang on the tree.
  • Volunteer or Sponsor: Local businesses and individuals can contribute by becoming event sponsors or volunteering to assist with race logistics.

Sponsors

  • Fearless Champion: Atlantic Health System
  • Compassionate Givers: DeFabio Chiropractic, Douglas Real Estate Consulting
  • Gracious Donor: The Good Company Records
  • Bold Backer: Lavender & Sage

QUESTIONS?

Team Member

Patti Stenzel

Director of Annual Giving

patti.stenzel@thesay.org

Please note that the section of Maple Street closest to the Summit YMCA will be closed from approximately 7 AM to 11 AM on Sunday, May 5, for our Mother’s Day 5K. Please use Cedar Street to access the public lot that is next to our building.