2026 Yorktown Roadrunner Awards Banquet

AWARDS BANQUET 2026!!

The 2026 Yorktown RoadRunner season finished up on August 24th with the Annual Awards Banquet. This year we had:

10 RoadRunners earn a Bronze Mileage Award  (At least 30 miles over the summer)  

4 RoadRunners earn a Silver Mileage Award  (At least 45 miles over the summer)   

12 RoadRunners earn a Gold Mileage Award  (At least 60 miles over the summer)   

and 8 RoadRunners earn their way into the 100 MILE CLUB!  

Also, There were 36 RoadRunners that earned a Commitment Award for the year.

Great job to all 2026 RoadRunners, and we hope to see you back next year!!

2026 Hall of Fame Inductees

 

Hudson Talhelm

Age at Induction: 8

Years in Yorktown Roadrunners: 4

Yorktown Roadrunners Awards:  4 X Gold Mileage Award,  4 X Commitment Award Recipient

Other Running Accomplishments:  4 for the 4th Race finisher for 4 years

Other Sports and Activities: All Sports, kayaking, piano

Favorite Subject in School: Reading

Favorite Thing about Roadrunners: Running up the Hill because Coach says it pays the bills (even though I am not sure what that means), and popsicles!

Maizey Talhelm

Age at Induction: 11

Years in Yorktown Roadrunners: 4

Yorktown Roadrunners Awards:  4 X Gold Mileage Award,  4 X Commitment Award Recipient

Other Running Accomplishments:  4 for the 4th Race finisher for 4 years, She Power Race 5K finisher

Other Sports and Activities: Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Kayaking, flute, and piano

Favorite Subject in School: Math

Favorite Thing about Roadrunners: You get to see friends!

2025 Hall of Fame Inductees

 

Alliyah Fan

Age at Induction: 9

Years in Yorktown Roadrunners: 4

Yorktown Roadrunners Awards:  1 X Bronze Mileage Award, 2 X Gold Mileage Award, 1 X 100 Mile Club, 4 X Commitment Award Recipient

Other Running Accomplishments:  4 for the 4th Race finisher for 4 years

Other Sports and Activities: Plays violin at Youth Symphony Orchestra, Also rides horses

Favorite Subject in School: History

Favorite Thing about Roadrunners: Running!

Ella Scholtes

Age at Induction: 13

Years in Yorktown Roadrunners: 4

Yorktown Roadrunners Awards:  3 X Gold Mileage Award, 1 X 100 Mile Club, 4 X Commitment Award Recipient

Other Running Accomplishments:  State Qualifier in Middle School Cross Country, ran Track for Yorktown Middle School

Other Sports and Activities: Cross Country, Track, Muncie Civic Theater, Student Council, Academic Bowl, and FCA

Favorite Subject in School: Math

Favorite Thing about Roadrunners: The atmosphere

Yorktown RoadRunners is back for 2026!

Registration for 2026 is now OPEN

REGISTRATION LINK: http://getmeregistered.com/YorktownRoadrunners

The registration fee includes membership for the Summer 2026 program, a participant t-shirt, and fantastic awards for those who earn them.  Fees for "challenge" races on our schedule are not included in the registration fee.  Before registering, please review our SCHEDULE, (we are going to be meeting on MONDAYS and THURSDAYS this season) and review other information about the program if you have any questions.

Due to not having an Awards Program last year, We are going to kick-off our year with our 2025 Awards Program on the first day of RoadRunners. It will be on Monday, June 1st in the Cafeteria of Yorktown High School. We will celebrate last season and give out information and Log Sheets for this season of Yorktown RoadRunners!

2025 Registration is NOW OPEN!

 

Registration for 2025 is now OPEN

REGISTRATION LINK: http://getmeregistered.com/YorktownRoadrunners

The registration fee includes membership for the Summer 2025 program, a participant t-shirt, and fantastic awards for those who earn them.  Fees for "challenge" races on our schedule are not included in the registration fee.  Before registering, please review our SCHEDULE, (we are going to be meeting on MONDAYS and THURSDAYS this season) and review other information about the program if you have any questions.

2024 Hall of Fame Inductees

 

Elijah Fan

Age at Induction: 10

Years in Yorktown Roadrunners: 3

Yorktown Roadrunners Awards:  1 X Gold Mileage Award, 2 X 100 Mile Club, 3X Commitment Award Recipient
Other Running Accomplishments:  4 for the 4th Race finisher, Completed a 3-5K color run
Other Sports and Activities: Plays violin at Youth Symphony Orchestra, Also plays piano and trumpet, enjoys speed cubing competitions, and drawing

Favorite Subject in School: Math

Favorite Thing about Roadrunners: Popsicles, friends, getting charms, and the 4 for the 4th Challenge Race

RoadRunners CANCELLED 8/1/24

 

ROADRUNNERS UPDATE!!!

• There will be no organized run this evening due to weather.
• You can still turn in log sheets at Yorktown High School between 7-8pm. We will be at Door 3 (on the South side of YHS)
• If you still need extra mileage to achieve a goal, we will also be in Morrow’s Meadow during the Farmer’s Market tomorrow, Friday, from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM to collect log sheets (Look for the Yorktown Tigers Cross Country tent)
• We will also be in Morrow’s Meadow on Saturday, from 8AM-8PM, for the annual Run-a-thon to support Yorktown Cross Country team. Feel free to come and get last-minute mileage in and turn your log sheet in at that time as well. (Look for the Yorktown Tigers Cross Country tent)

*To be eligible for Yorktown RoadRunner awards, please have your log sheet turn in by one of these three dates*

GREAT JOB THIS SEASON ROADRUNNERS!!

Registration for 2024 Roadrunners is now OPEN!

 

                        Registration for 2024 is now OPEN

REGISTRATION LINK: http://getmeregistered.com/YorktownRoadrunners

The registration fee includes membership for the Summer 2024 program, a participant t-shirt, and fantastic awards for those who earn them.  Fees for "challenge" races on our schedule are not included in the registration fee.  Before registering, please review our SCHEDULE, (we are going to be meeting on MONDAYS and THURSDAYS this season) and review other information about the program if you have any questions.

2023 Hall of Fame Inductees

Noah Scholtes

Age at Induction: 12

Years in Yorktown Roadrunners: 3

Yorktown Roadrunners Awards:  2X 100 Mile Club, 3X Commitment Award Recipient
Other Running Accomplishments:  4X Four for the Fourth Race Participant, Yorktown Middle School Cross Country and Track Team member for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, Won age division Chase Charlie race.
Other Sports and Activities: Student Council, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Academic Bowl team member at Yorktown Middle School

Favorite Subject in School: Math

Favorite Thing about Roadrunners: Hanging out with friends while running

Auden Turner

Age at Induction: 12

Years in Yorktown Roadrunners: 4

Yorktown Roadrunners Awards:  Bronze Award Winner, 3X 100 Mile Club, 3X Commitment Award Recipient

Other Running Accomplishments:  4X Four for the Fourth Race Participant, Yorktown Middle School Cross Country and Track Team member for 6th and 7th grade, Qualified for Middle School State in Cross Country

Other Sports and Activities: Yorktown Middle School Basketball, Student Council, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

Favorite Subject in School: P.E.

Favorite Thing about Roadrunners: Running and talking with friends on runs

Samuel Whitt

Age at Induction: 11
Years in Yorktown Roadrunners: 3
Yorktown Roadrunners Awards:  Gold Award Winner, 2X 100 Mile Club, 3X Commitment Award Recipient
Other Running Accomplishments:  1st place in age group in Chase Charlie run, 3X Colts 5K participant (4th in age group), 3X Four for the Fourth Race participant (2nd in age group), Yorktown Elementary School XC Meet participant, Yorktown Middle School Track team member.
Other Sports and Activities: Yorktown Middle School Soccer, Yorktown Middle School Track team, and travel soccer

Favorite Subject in School: P.E.

Favorite Thing about Roadrunners: I liked having the freedom to run at full speed, choose how far I run, and choose if I want to have a rest day

RoadRunners Cancelled for 7/17

 

Due to some severe weather in the area, we are going to cancel RoadRunners for today (7/17/23) We will see everybody on Wednesday!!!

Registration for 2023 Roadrunners is now OPEN!

                        Registration for 2023 is now OPEN

REGISTRATION LINK: http://getmeregistered.com/YorktownRoadrunners

The registration fee includes membership for the Summer 2023 program, a participant t-shirt, and fantastic awards for those who earn them.  Fees for "challenge" races on our schedule are not included in the registration fee.  Before registering, please see the links to left for our schedule and other information about the program or contact us if you have any questions.

2022 Hall of Fame Inductees

Cole Shockey

Age at Induction: 11

Years in Yorktown Roadrunners: 3
Yorktown Roadrunners Awards:  2X Gold Award Recipient, 100 Mile Club Member, 2X Commitment Award Recipient

Other Running Accomplishments: Yorktown Track Camp  
Other Sports and Activities: Metro football league. Dcfc soccer. Church choir. Piano lessons. Violin lessons. Youth group.
Favorite Subject in School: Reading

Favorite Thing about Roadrunners: Achieving my goal

Isaiah Loney

Age at Induction: 13

Years in Yorktown Roadrunners: 4
Yorktown Roadrunners Awards:  1X Silver Award recipient, 1X Gold Award Recipient, 2X 100 Mile Club Member, 4X Commitment Award Recipient
Other Running Accomplishments:  Middle school xc (state) and track, and running four for the fourth
Other Sports and Activities: Swim club, xc, track, swim team

Favorite Subject in School: Math

Favorite Thing about Roadrunners: Running with friends

Yorktown RoadRunners Annual Awards Banquet

 

The Yorktown RoadRunners 2022 Annual Awards Banquet will be held at the Yorktown High School Library on Thursday, September 15th at 7:00pm. Please enter via the south parking lot of Yorktown High School Door 6. We look forward to celebrating our 2022 summer and all of the accomplishments achieved by our runners! We look forward to seeing everybody there!

ALSO!!!! Please wear your Yorktown RoadRunners 2022 SHIRT to the Banquet! We are planning to take a group picture at the conclusion of our Banquet.

Who: All Yorktown RoadRunners participants from our 2022 season

What: Awards Banquet for 100 mile club, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Commitment, and participation awards as well as 2022 class of Yorktown RoadRunners Hall of Fame inductees!

Where: Yorktown High School Library (Enter Door 6)

When: Thursday, September 15th at 7pm

LOCATION CHANGE FOR 8/1/22!

 Due to Yorktown High School Band Preview Night being at the YHS Track/Football Field, Roadrunners tonight will be moving to MORROW'S MEADOW. See you out there! Remember to wear a Yorktown Roadrunner's t-shirt from this year (or past years!) to get a special charm!

Hall of Fame Class of 2021

 

Ben Ding

Age at Induction: 10
Years in Yorktown Roadrunners: 3
Yorktown Roadrunners Awards:  100 Mile Club Member, 2X Gold Award Recipient, 2X Commitment Award Recipient 
Other Running Accomplishments:  Yorktown 4 for the 4th 5K Race, Ball State Chase Charlie 5K Race, and 500 Festival Mini-Mini 2-Mile Race
Other Sports and Activities: Swim, Badminton, and Soccer
Favorite Subject in School: Math

Favorite Thing about Roadrunners: Running!

Myles Rench

Age at Induction: 10

 
Years in Yorktown Roadrunners: 5
Yorktown Roadrunners Awards:  2X 100 Mile Club Member, Gold Award Recipient, Silver Award Recipient, Bronze Award Recipient, 3X Commitment Award Recipient
Other Running Accomplishments: Yorktown Track Camp  
Other Sports and Activities: Football, Basketball, and Track
Favorite Subject in School: Physical Education

Favorite Thing about Roadrunners: Being outside and Running

Cassius Crum

Age at Induction: 11
Years in Yorktown Roadrunners: 4
Yorktown Roadrunners Awards:  2X 100 Mile Club Member, Gold Award Recipient, Bronze Award Recipient, 3X Commitment Award Recipient
Other Sports and Activities: Church, Camp, Mowing, Skating, Biking
Favorite Subject in School: Bible

Favorite Thing about Roadrunners: Improving my endurance

Thomas Loney

Age at Induction: 11

Years in Yorktown Roadrunners: 3
Yorktown Roadrunners Awards:  2X 100 Mile Club Member, Gold Award Recipient, 3X Commitment Award Recipient
Other Running Accomplishments:  Savannah Posey Run, 4 for the 4th, YMS Cross Country, YMS Track
Other Sports and Activities: YMS Cross Country,YMS Track, academic bowl, swim team
Favorite Subject in School: Math

Favorite Thing about Roadrunners: Friendships

Owen Lamb

Age at Induction: 11

Years in Yorktown Roadrunners: 3
Yorktown Roadrunners Awards:  100 Mile Club Member, 2X Gold Award Recipient, 3X Commitment Award Recipient
Other Running Accomplishments:  4 for the 4th Race in Yorktown, Yorktown Middle School Cross Country and Track
Other Sports and Activities: 
Favorite Subject in School: Algebra

Favorite Thing about Roadrunners: Running 

Registration for 2022 is now OPEN

Registration for 2022 is now OPEN

REGISTRATION LINK: http://getmeregistered.com/YorktownRoadrunners

The registration fee includes membership for the Summer 2022 program, a participant t-shirt, and fantastic awards for those who earn them.  Fees for "challenge" races on our schedule are not included in the registration fee.  Before registering, please see the links to left for our schedule and other information about the program or contact us if you have any questions.

Yorktown Roadrunners will be BACK in 2022!!

 

Just wanted to send out some good news. Yorktown Roadrunners will be coming back again in 2022! Be on the lookout for Registration information in the coming days. We are excited to get the gang back together again for another summer of running together!

Important Announcements for 2021 Program

1.  We would like to introduce our new coaches/organizers - Dave Miller and Laura Detro !  We are excited to have them joining us!

2.  There is a change in our schedule (vs previous years).  This Summer we will hold workouts on Mondays and Wednesdays.  Full schedule available HERE.

3.  We can always use additional parent/adult volunteers.  Please contact us (FB message is fine) to let us know you can help out.

4.  Registration is open - please register your youth runner ASAP... and share our program with others.  Registration info HERE.

5.  Moving forward, announcements and other info will be communicated exclusively via our FB page (no group email).  So please check back here often for info, weather cancellations, etc.  For questions and direct contact, feel free to message the YR FB page - https://www.facebook.com/YorktownRoadrunners

6.  Our first group workout is coming soon... Wednesday, May 12.  We will leave registration open for a few weeks... but strongly encourage our runners to get started with the first meeting.

2021 Registration OPEN

Registration is now open for our
Summer 2021 youth running program!

 Use the links in the top-left menu to sign-up your child online, check the schedule,
review award criteria, etc.  Please read info before registering!

BACK FOR 2021

 We have some exciting news.  After announcing that our program would be coming to an end, we received quite a bit of feedback... and offers to help run the program and keep it going into the future.

Long story short... Yorktown Roadrunners WILL BE BACK FOR 2021.  We will be introducing new coaches soon.  Registration will be open online in a few days.  The program will have the same basic format and schedule... which will also be released ASAP.

Check back to this website soon for registration info and other details.  As always... we can use as much help from parents as we can get.  Looking forward to a great summer with our youth runners!