A cold morning did not deter K-5 runners from showing their BC pride at the fourth annual Spirit Run at Elm Avenue Park on Tuesday. Hamagrael Elementary claimed the Spirit Trophy for the second consecutive year, with an impressive 36% of its students participating in the districtwide fun run.
Runners of all ages bundled up and braved the cold for the Nov. 11 event, sponsored by the District Wellness Committee as a recreational activity for the elementary students on Veterans Day. The morning also included a special salute to members of the armed forces, with BC students serving as flag bearers and Charlotte Kaleta performing the national anthem.
Fastest time award recipients, Henry F. and Anna L.
2025 K-5 Spirit Run Top Finishers
The morning included a 1/4-mile run for K-1 students; a 1/2-mile run for grades 2-3, and a timed 1-mile race for students in grades 4-5. There was also a 1-mile run for parents and faculty members.
For the second straight year, Hamagrael earned the title of the fastest school, with four of its runners placing in the top 10.
Two students earned awards for fastest times in the Grade 4-5 race. They are:
Boys: Henry F. 6:25.8 (new course record!)
Girls: Anna L. 7:52.77
The top finishers from each school were:
Slingerlands: Henry F. , 1st overall
Eagle: Henry E. , 2nd overall
Hamagrael: Graham P., 3rd overall
Elsmere: Nico N., 4th overall
Glenmont: Liam L., 5th overall
Thank you
Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped make this year’s Spirit Run a success. They include:
Organizers: BC Wellness Committee
Race Coordinator: Andrew Rickert
Emcee: Pete Randazzo
Registration Table: Hilary Bernacki
Salute to Veterans: John Walston
National Anthem Singer: Charlotte Kaleta
Timing: John & Kari Deer
Photos: Jennifer Murphy
Team Captains and Course Marshals: Boys Cross Country Team
Awards sponsored by: BCHS XC/T&F Booster Club