The last weekend of autumn was stunning and many TVO Outsiders hit the streets or trails for some fun events, as our latest TVO Roundup will attest.
Be sure to check our TVO Halloween 5K Guide for a number of spooky fun events. We’ll have other holiday guides soon, including Thanksgiving Turkey Trot info, so you can get your turkey jingle jaunts scheduled.
Spooktacular 5K
Brandon York of Madison and Angel Mobley of Huntsville won the men’s and women’s titles at the annual Spooktacular 5K on Oct. 28 in Huntsville
York cruised to the win in 15:02 while Mobley finished fifth overall in 18:17.
The event had yet another fantastic turnout, with 701 finishers. The Spooktacular is one of the area’s top 5K races each year. Costumes abound at the event, including some wild and well-done outfits!
See all of the results of the Spooktacular 5K here.
Rocket Tri Club Awards
Four members of the Team Rocket Tri Club were honored with awards at the club’s season-ending party recently.
John Van Steenburgh was named Volunteer of the Year, lauded for “your tireless dedication and selfless commitment have been the cornerstone of TRTC’s success this year. “
Syd Hoyt was named Athlete of the Year for “exceptional performance and unwavering determination.”
Ran Crump was honored as Rookie of the Year, with “your enthusiasm, quick learning, and genuine love for triathlon have … a true gift to our community.”
Jamie Moore was honored with The Rick Greif Award for top Volunteer-Mentor-Athlete of the Year. Moore “embodies the spirit of our beloved Rick Greif Award. Your multifaceted dedication as a volunteer, mentor, and athlete has not only shaped TRTC but also touched the lives of everyone around you.”
Javelina Jundred
Marianne Butt of Huntsville knocked off the 21st annual Javelina Jundred 100K in Arizona, finishing in the night at one of the most popular endurance runs in the country.
Butt crossed the line at 1:25 a.m. Sunday in a time of 16 hours, 25 minutes. The race is staged at the Four Peaks Staging Area at McDowell Mountain Regional Park north of Fountain Hills, Arizona.
See all of the results here.
Sky to Summit 50K, 25K
Derek Barnes and Dauna Coulter competed in the 11th annual Sky to Summit events last weekend in Sky Valley, Ga.
Barnes, of Madison, finished 18th in the 50K in a time of 6:44:51. The field had 191 finishers from 17 states.
Coulter, of Huntsville, smashed the 25K course on Sunday in 4:44, finishing 105th and third in her age group. The 25K had 139 finishers from 13 states including Alaska and Wisconsin.
The course began at Sky Valley Resort just east of Dillard, Ga., with an immediate 3-mile climb to the top of Rabun Bald. That’s the second-highest point in Georgia. Runners had to climb the viewing tower and then scamper down the backside. Mid-miles “flat” trails gave way to a second climb of the bald before finishing downhill at Sky Valley. Unseasonable heat was not welcomed but it was better than rain or ice.
Marine Corps Marathon, 10K
A handful of area runners competed in the 48th Marine Corps Marathon and 10K over the weekend in Washington, D.C.
Among those we know of were SD Segura completing the 10K, and her husband Dan along with Vince Rivera, Perla Núñez, David Bier and Jack McGee.
See all of the results of the events here.
Tweed Ride 2023
Start making plans now for the 2023 Tweed Ride, set for Nov. 4 at the Lowery House in Huntsville.
This will be the most dapper cycling event in Huntsville, featuring a delightful gathering of vintage bike enthusiasts and fashion-forward riders.
Riders will enjoy scenic neighborhoods of Huntsville and the spirt of a bygone era. Vintage bikes are welcome but not required. The ride will end at L’Etoile Patisserie for a post-ride celebration.
For more information about the 2023 Tweed Ride, visit the registration site here.
See more results here from other runs, rides and Tennessee Valley events. If you have events to be included in the TVO Roundup, please email us at info@tvo.com.
MAIN PHOTO: Marianne McButt (right) after completing the Javelina Jundred in Fountain Hills, Ariz.
