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More than 160 runners and walkers, ages 7 to 73, completed the Iredell County Crosby Scholars’ inaugural Fall Frenzy 5K on Saturday. The event raised more than $15,000 to support local students.
“We had beautiful weather and a great location at Troutman’s ESC Park,” said Executive Director Jennifer Christian. “From our amazing sponsors to the runners and walkers who participated, we’re thankful to everyone for supporting Crosby Scholars’ mission of providing career and college access to local students.”
Participants ranged from age 7 to 73.
Proceeds from the Fall Frenzy 5K will support more than 1,800 middle and high school students across Iredell County with free programming to improve student success from middle school to post high school graduation.
Nathaniel Ingram won first place, completing the 5K in 17 minutes and 23 seconds. Ryen Paul recorded the best time in the women’s category, clocking in at 21 minutes 35 seconds. Awards were also
presented for the top student (age 18 and under), adult (ages 19 – 49) and master (ages 50
and up) in men’s and women’s categories.
RESULTS
Women’s Top Finishers
● Overall Female 1st Place – Ryen Paul
● Overall Female 2nd Place – Carly Meredith
● Overall Female 3rd Place – Isabella Cuesta
● Top Female Student – Autumn Tilley
● Top Female Adult – Crystal Bentley
● Top Female Master – Rhonda Wooten
Men’s Top Finishers
● Overall Male 1st Place – Nathaniel Ingram
● Overall Male 2nd Place – Dylan Carroll
● Overall Male 3rd Place – Connor Shepard
● Top Male Student – Liam Wisniowski
● Top Male Adult – Josh Freedman
● Top Male Master – Ben Meredith
The Fall Frenzy 5K was organized by Iredell Crosby Scholars staff, with invaluable help from fitness professional and Crosby Scholars supporter Kristine Bienstock and board member Beth Kendall. More than a dozen volunteers, made up of Crosby Scholars students and supporters, also contributed to the event’s success.
PHOTOS
SPONSORS
♦ Silver Level Sponsors: Mooresville Graded School District, Mitchell Community College, Iredell Ready, The Wilson Foundation
♦ Bronze Level Sponsors: Iredell-Statesville Schools, Carolina Digestive Health, and Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina.
♦ Community Sponsors: Iredell Health System, Kindred Restaurant, Northside Comic, Mooresville Realty, the Law Offices of Ginky Torres, Troutman Baking Company, Diamond Detailing, Famous Toastery and Josten’s.
♦ Contributions and In-Kind Donations: Local Food Lion stores, Amanda Overmyer Photography, Howard Hanna/Allen Tate Real Estate of Troutman, Troutman Parks and Recreation, Kids Camp by Burn Boot Camp, Slay Strategies, WAME Real Country Radio, WSIC News & Lake Norman Woman Magazine.
About Crosby Scholars
Crosby Scholars is a non-profit college access program that prepares students academically, financially, and personally for success from middle school to after high school graduation. The deadline to register for the 2025-2026 school year is December 31. Click here to become a Crosby Scholar.