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Alexey Wins Run for the Stage 5 km

May 10, 2026 Michael Roth 0

Alexey Popov raced to victory at the Run for the Stage 5 km in 20:22, winning by 8 seconds over his nearest rival, who was […]

Crawford Sets New Half Marathon Best

May 9, 2026 Michael Roth 0

Fresh off his excellent performance at altitude in Brazil, Jordan Crawford was back at it in Czechia in another Team USA event. On what is […]

Chapla Crushes Concordia

May 9, 2026 Michael Roth 0

Rachel Chapla made the trip to Concordia University in Seward, NE for the Concordia Twilight meet to race 5000m against some of the best in […]

New Uniforms Revealed

May 5, 2026 Michael Roth 0

A new season with new teammates necessitates that new uniforms be released so athletes can look great while competing. A few of our new options […]

Crawford Cruising to Czechia

May 5, 2026 Michael Roth 0

Jordan Crawford will be competing in the Podebrady Gold Meeting in Czechia on March 8th as part of the 15 athlete Team USA delegation. Jordan […]

Popov Takes 2nd at Homefront 8K

May 2, 2026 Michael Roth 0

Alexey Popov continued his excellent spring racing season by taking 2nd overall in the Helping the Homefront 8K in Virginia Beach, VA. His time of […]

Armstrong Strides Around Seneca Lake

April 27, 2026 Michael Roth 0

Cher Armstrong competed as a member of The Seneca Sippers in the Seneca 7 relay race of 77.7’ish miles around Seneca Lake in upstate New York. […]

Ehlers Completes Maybelline Half

April 27, 2026 Michael Roth 0

Natalie Ehlers competed in the NYRR Maybelline Women’s Half Marathon. She finished in a time of 2:01:06. She placed 1,415 overall, 1,411 for women and […]

Popov 1st Master at Tidewater Half

April 26, 2026 Michael Roth 0

Alexey Popov, competing in the Tidewater Striders Dismal Swamp Half Marathon, finished 1st in the Masters division and 12th overall with a time of 1:31:48. […]

More Teammates Is Better

April 25, 2026 Michael Roth 0

We’re happy to announce the latest addition to the Raleigh Walkers, Avery Rudolph of Raleigh, NC. Avery should be making her debut on the track […]

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  • U20 National Champion
Julianna Wottawa followed up her NY Championship by winning the U20 National Title at 10 km in Hauppauge, NY in her debut at the distance. Wottawa covered the 10 lap course in 1:00:58 to finish 8th overall and 3rd woman. Additionally, she set a new overall team record on the road, besting the 1:02:13 by Cher Armstrong from 2015.

Also competing, but at the Half Marathon, was Alejandro Fernandez. He too was making a debut at a new distance. Fernandez covered the 21+ laps in 2:15:44 to finish 6th overall and 3rd man. His time is now the M30-34 team record for the distance, along with getting intermediate records at 15 km (1:35:50) & 20 km (2:09:03).
  • Welcome Aboard Cameron
The team keeps growing and growing, with our latest addition of Cameron Nocton, a 6x NAIA All-American in the Race Walk while at IU Indiana East. Cameron has PRs of 11:53.61 (3000m) and 20:52.79 (5000m), while also being a sub 16:00 5000m runner.
  • Adding Allison
The latest addition to the roster is Allison DeShazo, relatively new to Race Walking, but already accomplished. In her 2 races, she has won overall, finishing first at 5000m at the SWU Invite in 34:00.66 on 3/13, then following it up on 4/3 with an almost 4 minute improvement at the Electric City Invite in 30:04.46. We look forward to her taking over the record books and the medal podium as the season progresses.
  • Wottawa Wins NY Champs
Julianna Wottawa won the 3000m in the NY Championship at Icahn Stadium in a time of 18:02.89, besting her nearest competitor by almost 2:12. Next up is the USATF 10 km Championship in Hauppauge on May 31.
  • Limas and Bennett Newest Roster Additions
2 of the most accomplished and recognizable names in NAIA Race Walking over the last 4 years have joined the Raleigh Walkers to begin their post collegiate professional careers. Nathan Limas (Grand View University, Iowa) and Cole Bennett (University of the Cumberlands, Kentucky) have been a fixture at National Championships and routinely found the podium both indoors and outdoors during their collegiate years.
  • In Honor Of ... Alexey!
Alexey grabbed another silver medal in a local event, finishing in 20:24 at the In Honor of 5 km in Williamsburg, VA. His performance was first in the M 40-49 age division.
  • Dan The Man Is Back
Dan Nehnevaj returned to the podium at the Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic, winning the Half Marathon Walk in a time of 1:52:29. He finished 13:31 ahead of his nearest competitor.
  • McCorory Invite A Record Day
4 new team records were set in the infrequently raced 1500m at the Francena McCorory Invite at Reid Ross HS in Fayetteville, NC. Alejandro Fernandez (M30-35) led the way, winning overall in 8:16.62. Avery Rudolph (W17-18) was the first female and 2nd overall in 8:30.42. This was her first Race Walk competition ever. Tom Finn (M70-74), in his debut with the team, was 3rd overall in 8:51.08. Matt Holtry (M45-49) followed in 4th with a 9:21.82.
  • Alexey Runs For Nicaragua
Alexey Popov finished 4th overall & 3rd male in the Run for Nicaragua 5 km race in Yorktown, VA. His time was 20:39.
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U20 National Champion
Julianna Wottawa followed up her NY Championship by winning the U20 National Title at 10 km in Hauppauge, NY in her debut at the distance. Wottawa covered the 10 lap course in 1:00:58 to finish 8th overall and 3rd woman. Additionally, she set a new overall team record on the road, besting the 1:02:13 by Cher Armstrong from 2015.

Also competing, but at the Half Marathon, was Alejandro Fernandez. He too was making a debut at a new distance. Fernandez covered the 21+ laps in 2:15:44 to finish 6th overall and 3rd man. His time is now the M30-34 team record for the distance, along with getting intermediate records at 15 km (1:35:50) & 20 km (2:09:03).
U20 National Champion
Julianna Wottawa followed up her NY Championship by winning the U20 National Title at 10 km in Hauppauge, NY in her debut at the distance. Wottawa covered the 10 lap course in 1:00:58 to finish 8th overall and 3rd woman. Additionally, she set a new overall team record on the road, besting the 1:02:13 by Cher Armstrong from 2015.

Also competing, but at the Half Marathon, was Alejandro Fernandez. He too was making a debut at a new distance. Fernandez covered the 21+ laps in 2:15:44 to finish 6th overall and 3rd man. His time is now the M30-34 team record for the distance, along with getting intermediate records at 15 km (1:35:50) & 20 km (2:09:03).
U20 National Champion
Julianna Wottawa followed up her NY Championship by winning the U20 National Title at 10 km in Hauppauge, NY in her debut at the distance. Wottawa covered the 10 lap course in 1:00:58 to finish 8th overall and 3rd woman. Additionally, she set a new overall team record on the road, besting the 1:02:13 by Cher Armstrong from 2015.

Also competing, but at the Half Marathon, was Alejandro Fernandez. He too was making a debut at a new distance. Fernandez covered the 21+ laps in 2:15:44 to finish 6th overall and 3rd man. His time is now the M30-34 team record for the distance, along with getting intermediate records at 15 km (1:35:50) & 20 km (2:09:03).
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U20 National Champion Julianna Wottawa followed up her NY Championship by winning the U20 National Title at 10 km in Hauppauge, NY in her debut at the distance. Wottawa covered the 10 lap course in 1:00:58 to finish 8th overall and 3rd woman. Additionally, she set a new overall team record on the road, besting the 1:02:13 by Cher Armstrong from 2015. Also competing, but at the Half Marathon, was Alejandro Fernandez. He too was making a debut at a new distance. Fernandez covered the 21+ laps in 2:15:44 to finish 6th overall and 3rd man. His time is now the M30-34 team record for the distance, along with getting intermediate records at 15 km (1:35:50) & 20 km (2:09:03).
2 days ago
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Welcome Aboard Cameron
The team keeps growing and growing, with our latest addition of Cameron Nocton, a 6x NAIA All-American in the Race Walk while at IU Indiana East. Cameron has PRs of 11:53.61 (3000m) and 20:52.79 (5000m), while also being a sub 16:00 5000m runner.
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Welcome Aboard Cameron The team keeps growing and growing, with our latest addition of Cameron Nocton, a 6x NAIA All-American in the Race Walk while at IU Indiana East. Cameron has PRs of 11:53.61 (3000m) and 20:52.79 (5000m), while also being a sub 16:00 5000m runner.
3 days ago
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2/9
Adding Allison
The latest addition to the roster is Allison DeShazo, relatively new to Race Walking, but already accomplished. In her 2 races, she has won overall, finishing first at 5000m at the SWU Invite in 34:00.66 on 3/13, then following it up on 4/3 with an almost 4 minute improvement at the Electric City Invite in 30:04.46. We look forward to her taking over the record books and the medal podium as the season progresses.
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Adding Allison The latest addition to the roster is Allison DeShazo, relatively new to Race Walking, but already accomplished. In her 2 races, she has won overall, finishing first at 5000m at the SWU Invite in 34:00.66 on 3/13, then following it up on 4/3 with an almost 4 minute improvement at the Electric City Invite in 30:04.46. We look forward to her taking over the record books and the medal podium as the season progresses.
4 days ago
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Wottawa Wins NY Champs
Julianna Wottawa won the 3000m in the NY Championship at Icahn Stadium in a time of 18:02.89, besting her nearest competitor by almost 2:12. Next up is the USATF 10 km Championship in Hauppauge on May 31.
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Wottawa Wins NY Champs Julianna Wottawa won the 3000m in the NY Championship at Icahn Stadium in a time of 18:02.89, besting her nearest competitor by almost 2:12. Next up is the USATF 10 km Championship in Hauppauge on May 31.
6 days ago
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4/9
Limas and Bennett Newest Roster Additions
2 of the most accomplished and recognizable names in NAIA Race Walking over the last 4 years have joined the Raleigh Walkers to begin their post collegiate professional careers. Nathan Limas (Grand View University, Iowa) and Cole Bennett (University of the Cumberlands, Kentucky) have been a fixture at National Championships and routinely found the podium both indoors and outdoors during their collegiate years.
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Limas and Bennett Newest Roster Additions 2 of the most accomplished and recognizable names in NAIA Race Walking over the last 4 years have joined the Raleigh Walkers to begin their post collegiate professional careers. Nathan Limas (Grand View University, Iowa) and Cole Bennett (University of the Cumberlands, Kentucky) have been a fixture at National Championships and routinely found the podium both indoors and outdoors during their collegiate years.
6 days ago
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5/9
In Honor Of ... Alexey!
Alexey grabbed another silver medal in a local event, finishing in 20:24 at the In Honor of 5 km in Williamsburg, VA. His performance was first in the M 40-49 age division.
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In Honor Of ... Alexey! Alexey grabbed another silver medal in a local event, finishing in 20:24 at the In Honor of 5 km in Williamsburg, VA. His performance was first in the M 40-49 age division.
1 week ago
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6/9
Dan The Man Is Back
Dan Nehnevaj returned to the podium at the Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic, winning the Half Marathon Walk in a time of 1:52:29. He finished 13:31 ahead of his nearest competitor.
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Dan The Man Is Back Dan Nehnevaj returned to the podium at the Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic, winning the Half Marathon Walk in a time of 1:52:29. He finished 13:31 ahead of his nearest competitor.
1 week ago
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7/9
McCorory Invite A Record Day
4 new team records were set in the infrequently raced 1500m at the Francena McCorory Invite at Reid Ross HS in Fayetteville, NC. Alejandro Fernandez (M30-35) led the way, winning overall in 8:16.62. Avery Rudolph (W17-18) was the first female and 2nd overall in 8:30.42. This was her first Race Walk competition ever. Tom Finn (M70-74), in his debut with the team, was 3rd overall in 8:51.08. Matt Holtry (M45-49) followed in 4th with a 9:21.82.
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McCorory Invite A Record Day 4 new team records were set in the infrequently raced 1500m at the Francena McCorory Invite at Reid Ross HS in Fayetteville, NC. Alejandro Fernandez (M30-35) led the way, winning overall in 8:16.62. Avery Rudolph (W17-18) was the first female and 2nd overall in 8:30.42. This was her first Race Walk competition ever. Tom Finn (M70-74), in his debut with the team, was 3rd overall in 8:51.08. Matt Holtry (M45-49) followed in 4th with a 9:21.82.
1 week ago
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8/9
Alexey Runs For Nicaragua
Alexey Popov finished 4th overall & 3rd male in the Run for Nicaragua 5 km race in Yorktown, VA. His time was 20:39.
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Alexey Runs For Nicaragua Alexey Popov finished 4th overall & 3rd male in the Run for Nicaragua 5 km race in Yorktown, VA. His time was 20:39.
2 weeks ago
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