The weather was perfect for the annual trail race on Saturday, Sept. 7 as the 10th annual Coquitlam Crunch Diversity Challenge got underway with registration at 7 a.m. at the base of the Coquitlam Crunch trail beside Scott Creek Community Garden. This was the fourth year the 50+ dragon boat team, the Nothin’ Dragon Masters from the Dogwood Seniors’ Society organized and hosted the event.
STAIR MASTER
The Stair Master event started the day with last year’s winner, Nick Mcdonald (16 – 35 yr. age group) returning to hold the title for another year. This time Nick ascended the 437 west steps in 1:32.04, shaving 2 seconds from his 2018 results of 1:34.0. Placing second and third ‘overall’ for males was Josh Greenwood (16-35 yrs.) in1:41.6; and Sean Zoschke (16-35 yrs.) in 1:42.3. Full results can be viewed here.
Congrats to the Overall Top 3 Females in the Stair Master were:
1. Liepa Bajarunas (0-15 yrs.) in 2:51.3
2. Shelby Murphy (36-64 yrs.) in 3:03.7
3. Marina Khonina (36-64 yrs.) in 3:15.9
Make It Or Break It 4-hour challenge gets underway at 9 a.m. (Photo: Originelle Designs Photography)
MAKE IT OR BREAK IT (MIOBI)
At 9 a.m. the Make It Or Break It 4-hour challenge got underway with the largest number of registrants in this category. Returning record-holder, Douglas Race (36 – 64 yr. age group) took the title a second year in a row finishing with 18 laps, in a time of 3:46:10; a pace of 5:43/K; and a distance of 39.6.
Joining Douglas as the second and third overall were Tom Petryshen with 18 laps in a time of 3:50:35; and Ray Barrett with 16 laps in 3:41:28. Full results in all age groups can be viewed here.
FEMALE MIOBI medal results:
(– 15 yrs.)
Gold medal to Nicole Comrie with 8 laps in 2:53:49.
(16 – 35 yrs.)
Gold to Katrina Hombrebueno with 14 laps in 3:53:56
Silver yo Terita Deare with 8 laps in 3:05:35
Bronze to Despina Stratidakis with 6 laps in 2:18:59
(36 – 64 yrs.)
Gold to Patty Gallivan with 12 laps in 3:35:32
Silver to Rik Chapman with 12 laps in 3:36:23
Bronze to Ramona Toth with 11 laps in 3:41:45
Top three overall best times in the Make It Or Break It (MIOBI) 4-hour challenge. Left to right: Tom Petryshen (silver), Douglas Race (gold) and Ray Barrett (bronze), all in the 36 – 64 age group. (Photo: Robbin Whachell)
MALE MIOBI medal results:
(– 15 yrs.)
Gold to Victor Mandric with 8 laps in 3:11:47
(16 – 35 yrs.)
Gold to David Bandiera with 16 laps in 3:47:04
Silver to Cuillermo Cepeda with 14 laps in 3:49:48
Bronze to Walton Beaux with 12 in 3:32:07
(36 – 64 yrs.)
See top three overall mentioned above: Douglas Race; Tom Petryshen; and Ray Barrett
(65+ yrs.)
Gold to John Beers with 10 laps in 3:41:12
Silver to Don Prince with 8 laps in 3:16:18
All MIOBI results can be viewed here. Participants that did not stay for medal presentation can email coquiltamcrunch@gmail.com to organize the collection of their medal.
KIDS’ CRUNCH QUEST
This year’s Crunch Quest saw a great increase in family registration in the recreational category, as kids collected stamps on their Crunch Quest passports and claimed a prize at the base of the Crunch thanks to sponsors FortisBC and Sandpiper Signs & Decals. The passport featuring 8 animal characters was created by graphic artist, Brad Nickason and was a real hit with the kids.
Those who participated in this category can view their times here.
A big thanks for those who supported the event as volunteers, participants, and sponsors. All funds raised will support the Community Diversity Fund housed within the Coquitlam Foundation.
Event organizers wish to thank the sponsors and supporters of this year’s event! They are the Nothin’ Dragon Masters, New Earth Marketing, The Tri-City News, City of Coquitlam, Oddball Workshop Apparel, Sandpiper Signs & Decals, Coquitlam Chrysler, Fraser Health, FortisBC, Vancity, Trio Sports Events, BC Athletics, Eagle Ridge Chevrolet Buick GMC, Body by Brandt, Coquitlam Chrysler, Mariner Brewing, Originelle Designs Photography, Rod MacBeth, Terry O’Neil, lululemon, Pasta Pollo, Starbucks, Steve Nash Fitness, On-Running.com, FA5 Fitness and Thrifty Foods.
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Participants ascending the west stairs of the Coquitlam Crunch trail. (Photo: Originelle Designs Photography)
The Coquitlam Crunch ‘Diversity’ Challenge is an annual event founded by Tri-City’s resident Alex Bell, which celebrates diversity and supports the Coquitlam Foundation’s ‘Diversity’ Fund. The event started in 2010 and takes place at the Coquitlam Crunch hiking trail in B.C., Canada. The Challenge features a Stair Master competition; the Make It Or Break It 4-hour competition; and a Recreational category.
