First Annual Lakers 5K Classic Comes to FLCC
First Annual Lakers 5K Classic Comes to FLCC
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. – The Finger Lakes Community College cross country & track and field teams will be hosting the first annual Lakers 5K Classic at the FLCC cross country trail at 3325 Marvin Sands Dr. Canandaigua, NY 14424 on Saturday, October 1, 2022. The 5K will be open to the public and the FLCC community (students, alumni, faculty, and staff).
Anyone interested in participating must register and complete the pre-race waiver, there will be a $15 cost per entry. Registration will begin at 8 am and end at 9:45 am, with a race start time scheduled for 10 am. The idea for the fundraiser was created by assistant cross country coach and track and field head coach James Bathgate. The fundraiser funds will help support the cross country and track and field teams; giving them the opportunity to attend national events and improve facilities. All donations are welcomed, and t-shirts will be available for purchase at $15 apiece. Cash or checks can be made out to FLCC Cross Country Boosters, ATTN: Samantha Boccacino, 3325 Marvin Sands Dr., Canandaigua, NY 14424.
First-year track and field head coach James Bathgate was quick to make a mark in the track and field history books at Finger Lakes Community College, securing the program's first-ever National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), Region III men's championship this past Spring of 2022. Thanks to his efforts, Bathgate was named east region, Head Coach of the Year, by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association in his first season. Under Bathgate on the women's side, student-athlete Leah Lloyd would highlight the Laker's trip to the NJCAA Division III national championships, earning a national championship in the 3000m steeplechase, and claiming first-team All-American honors.
Attendees will be joined by members of the cross country & track and field teams who will be volunteering at the event, "this is a great team-building event and community service", stated James Bathgate. Bathgate stressed the importance of the fundraiser stating, "we want to continue to provide opportunities for our student-athletes to compete at their highest level, with appropriate facilities to excel", Bathgate added, "this event will strengthen the connection between the community and the athletics department, and help generate the program needs for our student-athletes to be successful".
Thinking of attending the first annual Lakers 5k Classic, donating, and/or purchasing a t-shirt? Fill out the form below:
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