9/30: Light the Torch Night Run

September 30, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Light the Torch 5K

Saturday, September 30 | 7P | Central Athletic Complex

Presented in partnership by Wheaton Park District and the FT Cares Foundation

Race through luminary lanes at the 10th Annual Light the Torch 5K Night Run! This chip-timed 5K run/walk is a unique race through downtown Wheaton after sunset.

Come decked out! The more glow the better! Participants are invited to stick around after the race for live music, carnival rides, kids’ activities, food, and a beer garden at October Fest, hosted by the DuPage County Historical Museum. Registration includes a commemorative shirt and glow giveaways.

A portion of the proceeds benefit FT Cares Foundation and its mission of transforming lives.

Questions? Contact Carolyn Wilkin at cwilkin@wheatonparks.org.

TIMING & RESULTS:

2022 Race Results

2022 Light the Torch Race Winners

TOP OVERALL
1. Michael Kinfe (M) | Glendale Heights | Bib 523 | Award Time: 16:44
2. Morgan Moxley (F) | Wheaton | Bib 218| Award Time: 18:57

UNDER 14 – FEMALE
1. Valentine Abramov | Naperville | Bib 321| Award Time: 19:55
2. Kate Reidenbach | Wheaton | Bib 349| Award Time: 21:05
3. Emma Kane | Wheaton | Bib 537 | Award Time: 21:34

UNDER 14 – MALE
1. Luke Linstra| Wheaton | Bib 526 | Award Time: 18:50
2. Jack Camden | Wheaton | Bib 433 | Award Time: 19:22
3. Levi Locke | Wheaton | Bib 254 | Award Time: 19:45

15 – 19 – FEMALE
1. Brooke Long | Wheaton | Bib 90 | Award Time: 22:05
2. Sydney Musulin | Wheaton | Bib 253 | Award Time: 28:30
3. Isabella Nogueira | Chicago | Bib 71 | Award Time: 33:43

15 – 19 – MALE
1. Jack Sanders | Wheaton | Bib 552 | Award Time: 26:00
2. Patrick Napier | Wheaton | Bib 10 | Award Time: 33:36
3. Jake Kelly | Chicago | Bib 33 | Award Time: 35:37

20 – 24 – FEMALE
1. Mia Ruggiero | Wheaton | Bib 575 | Award Time: 25:33
2. Lilah Klingensmith | Elgin | Bib 545 | Award Time: 26:54
3. Zoey Immordino | Winfield | Bib 435 | Award Time: 30:04

20 – 24 – MALE
1. Mitchell Toth | Wheaton | Bib 74 | Award Time: 20:37
2. Alex Zamsky | Glen Ellyn | Bib 191 | Award Time: 22:31
3. Josh Bisel | Northfield, MN | Bib 34 | Award Time: 23:10

25 – 29 – FEMALE
1. Emily Burau | Oak Park | Bib 678 | Award Time: 25:30
2. Katie Bora | Wheaton | Bib 47 | Award Time: 28:11
3. Hannah Donelan | Wheaton | Bib 201 | Award Time: 29:05

25 – 29 – MALE
1. Brian Stroner | Bib 502 | Award Time: 19:58
2. Daniel Gonzalez | Bib 410 | Award Time: 22:32
3. Melvin Germino | Woodridge | Bib 122 | Award Time: 23:16

30 – 34 – FEMALE
1. Katherin Wong | Wheaton | Bib 571 | Award Time: 22:04
2. Tracy Austin | Buffalo Grove | Bib 133 | Award Time: 24:29
3. Lauren McEniff | Geneva | Bib 529 | Award Time: 26:20

30 – 34 – MALE
1. Patrick Austin | Alphabet | Bib 132 | Award Time: 16:45
2. Stephen Beach | Wheaton | Bib 508 | Award Time: 21:55
3. Mike Dalton | Wheaton | Bib 347 | Award Time: 22:14

35 – 39 – FEMALE
1. Eliska Schnabel | Wheaton | Bib 519 | Award Time: 21:47
2. Leanne Snavely | Wheaton | Bib 396 | Award Time: 23:16
3. Erin Schnaedter | Des Plaines | Bib 329 | Award Time: 23:50

35 – 39 – MALE
1. Matt Ragusa | Naperville | Bib 7 | Award Time: 19:44
2. Adam Payleitner | Wheaton | Bib 663 | Award Time: 20:11
3. Kevin Fay | Wheaton | Bib 514 | Award Time: 20:24

40 – 44 – FEMALE
1. Leslie Linstra | Wheaton | Bib 525 | Award Time: 20:28
2. Ashleigh Frank | Wheaton | Bib 27 | Award Time: 20:42
3. Dana Early | Wheaton | Bib 17 | Award Time: 21:27

40 – 44 – MALE
1. Kevin Wilemon | Wheaton | Bib 192 | Award Time: 19:15
2. Scott Berger | Wheaton | Bib 41 | Award Time: 20:25
3. Bill Rodakowski | Wheaton | Bib 412 | Award Time: 20:41

45 – 49 – FEMALE
1. Melissa Binetti | Wheaton | Bib 24 | Award Time: 29:11
2. Laura Ross | Berwyn | Bib 507 | Award Time: 29:43
3. Kathleen Moline | Wheaton | Bib 607 | Award Time: 29:53

45 – 49 – MALE
1. David Suarez | Wheaton | Bib 603 | Award Time: 25:31
2. Chip Sanders | Wheaton | Bib 551 | Award Time: 26:02
3. Mark Kruszewski | Wheaton | Bib 568 | Award Time: 26:14

50 – 54 – FEMALE
1. Trina Murphy | South Elgin | Bib 535 | Award Time: 28:14
2. Terumi Schmidt | Wheaton | Bib 359 | Award Time: 28:57
3. Michele Monzon-Kenneke | Wheaton | Bib 351 | Award Time: 29:14

50 – 54 – MALE
1. Ryan Murray | Wheaton | Bib 62 | Award Time: 20:56
2. Daniel Knapik | Berwyn | Bib 436 | Award Time: 20:59
3. Jeff Puglielli | Bolingbrook | Bib 565 | Award Time: 24:36

55 – 59 – FEMALE
1. Catherine Lindsay | Wheaton | Bib 19 | Award Time: 22:43
2. Karen Pontarelli | Winfield | Bib 142 | Award Time: 26:59
3. Susan Carlson | Palatine | Bib 472 | Award Time: 33:57

55 – 59 – MALE
1. Matt Fausey | Bib 623 | Award Time: 19:57
2. Daniel Uting | Bloomingdale | Bib 124 | Award Time: 26:02
3. Chuck Cruise | Wheaton | Bib 405 | Award Time: 26:31

60 – 64 – FEMALE
1. Elena Haas | Woodridge | Bib 533 | Award Time: 25:01
2. Diana Fowee | Wheaton | Bib 660 | Award Time: 31:34
3. Linda Kuhn | Naperville | Bib 94 | Award Time: 34:33

60 – 64 – MALE
1. Eric Wedow | Batavia | Bib 513 | Award Time: 22:56
2. Michael Hinsdale | Wheaton | Bib 166 | Award Time: 26:30
3. Greg Schmidt | Wheaton | Bib 357 | Award Time: 28:54

65 – 69 – FEMALE
1. Cathy Groth | Wheaton | Bib 187 | Award Time: 29:01
2. Julie Modaff | Lisle | Bib 1 | Award Time: 42:18
3. Susan Hall | Wheaton | Bib 306 | Award Time: 44:32

65 – 69 – MALE
1. Ken Davidson | Wheaton | Bib 81 | Award Time: 22:21
2. Renato Martins | Wheaton | Bib 37 | Award Time: 24:44
3. Frank Richard | Wheaton | Bib 467 | Award Time: 25:53

70+ – FEMALE
1. Annette Smith | Naperville | Bib 350 | Award Time: 37:33
2. Maribeth Nagy | Wheaton | Bib 54 | Award Time: 50:17
3. Linda Wolfer | Lombard | Bib 16 | Award Time: 50:22

70+ – MALE
1. Tom Althoff | Naperville | Bib 567 | Award Time: 31:21
2. Earl Kissell | Wheaton | Bib 687 | Award Time: 32:09
3. William Schumann | Wheaton | Bib 422 | Award Time: 36:20

PARTNER WITH US:

Sponsorship Opportunities

For more information or to partner with us, please contact Margie Wilhelmi at mwilhelmi@wheatonparks.org or 630-510-4984.

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