Leonia Run 4 Fun 2025 – Race Recap
On a festive July 4th morning, the Leonia community came together for the annual Run 4 Fun, celebrating both the holiday and the spirit of friendly competition. With perfect summer weather and a supportive crowd, runners of all ages and abilities took to the course, making this year’s event a memorable highlight for the town.
- Top Overall Finishers:
1st Place: Gabriel Tapia-Suarez (26, M) – 17:57
2nd Place: Patrick Rochford (33, M) – 19:04
3rd Place: Raymond Ehrmann (16, M) – 19:14
Top Female: Betsy Eickelberg (33, F) – 19:48 (8th overall) - Age Group Highlights:
– Fastest 10-13: Kaiyang Loke (13, M) – 21:25
– Fastest 14-19: Nathan Srivatsa (18, M) – 19:28
– Fastest 20-29: John Paul Wang (29, M) – 19:29
– Fastest 30-39: Matt Biggiani (30, M) – 23:22
– Fastest 40-49: Juan Pinzon (46, M) – 19:40
– Fastest 50-59: Mark Snyder (52, M) – 19:31
– Fastest 60-69: David Solin (64, M) – 23:31
– Fastest 70-79: Bill Eickelberg (72, M) – 28:42
– Fastest 80+: Andrew Coyle (80, M) – 46:17 - Female Age Group Standouts:
– Fastest 9U: A. Malka-Edelsburg (9, F) – 29:13
– Fastest 14-19: Ana Michel (17, F) – 21:17
– Fastest 20-29: Kelly Weckstein (25, F) – 21:35
– Fastest 30-39: Betsy Eickelberg (33, F) – 19:48
– Fastest 40-49: Linda Attreed (41, F) – 27:12
– Fastest 50-59: Deborah Siracuse (52, F) – 27:15
– Fastest 60-69: Barbara Willock (62, F) – 22:36
– Fastest 70-79: Judy Coyle (79, F) – 1:00:18
– Fastest 80+: Antje Hennings (80, F) – 45:04 - Participation:
Over 100 finishers from Leonia, Bogota, and nearby towns, with strong youth and senior participation. The event included a 5K, 1 Mile, and fun walk, making it a true community celebration.
Congratulations to all runners, volunteers, and supporters for making the Leonia Run 4 Fun a fantastic Independence Day tradition! Full results and age group breakdowns are available here.
