Pace Setter : April 2026

Run of the Green 5k opens the 2026 USATF Grand Prix Racing calendar

Run of the Green 5km Opens the 2026 USATF Grand Prix Racing Calendar

The 46th running of the Run of the Green 5km took place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Rotterdam. Serving as the first race on the USATF Adirondack Racing Calendar for 2026 and the seventh event on the 2025–2026 HMRRC Grand Prix Calendar, the race drew 179 finishers who braved a brisk morning with strong winds.

Despite the cold and windy conditions, the field delivered impressive performances, highlighted by a deep list of age-graded finishers exceeding 80%.

Top Men

1. Ryan Udvadia, 29, Clifton Park — 15:31
2. Devin Akerley, 29, Albany — 15:44
3. Shaun Donegan, 40, Malta — 15:44
4. Austin Turner, 29, Delmar — 15:51
5. Thomas Crowers, 16, North Bennington, VT — 16:25

Top Women

1. Cara Udvadia, 28, Clifton Park — 16:53
2. Kerry Flower, 25, Schenectady — 17:20
3. Tricia Longo, 36, Wyantskill — 17:41
4. Karen Bertasso, 41, Selkirk — 18:00
5. Nicole Moslander, 38, Schenectady — 18:21

Top Masters Finishers
Men

1. Shaun Donegan, 40, Malta — 15:44
2. Tom O'Grady, 40, Slingerlands — 16:43
3. Robert Ordish, 40, Niskayuna — 16:52

Women

1. Karen Bertasso, 41, Selkirk — 18:00
2. Megan Haley, 45, Albany — 18:58
3. Meg Versteegen, 46, Schenectady — 20:10

Age-Graded 80%+ Finishers

1. Beth Stalker, 66, F — 22:39 (87.20%)
2. Shaun Donegan, 40, M — 15:44 (86.02%)
3. Colleen Brackett, 65, F — 22:42 (85.83%)
4. Ryan Udvadia, 29, M — 15:31 (82.60%)
5. Cara Udvadia, 28, F — 16:53 (82.43%)
6. Karen Bertasso, 41, F — 18:00 (81.94%)
7. Devin Akerley, 29, M — 15:44 (81.46%)
8. Tom O'Grady, 40, M — 16:43 (80.96%)
9. Austin Turner, 29, M — 15:51 (80.86%)
10. Brad Lewis, 39, M — 16:37 (80.84%)
11. Megan Haley, 45, F — 18:58 (80.76%)
12. Chuck Terry, 43, M — 17:08 (80.74%)
13. Tricia Longo, 36, F — 17:41 (80.68%)
14. Robert Ordish, 40, M — 16:52 (80.24%)
15. Kerry Flower, 25, F — 17:20 (80.19%)

Prize Money was awarded to the top 10 teams:

1.  $375 Fleet Feet
2.  $300 Willow Team
3. $250 ARE A
4. $225 Fleet Feet 2
5. $200 Fleet Feet 3
6. $175 Willow Team C
7. $150 ARE B
8. $125 RPI A
9. $100 Two Fast Two Slow
10. $75 Willow Team D

Congratulations to all who braved the wind and cold to kick off the 2026 USATF ADK Grand Prix racing season!