The Shaler Area Education Foundation (SAEF) celebrated a successful inaugural Halloween 5K and Fun Walk, bringing together runners, walkers, families, and community supporters for a fun-filled event benefiting Shaler Area students.
The event highlighted the community’s commitment to supporting educational opportunities and initiatives that enrich the experiences of students throughout the Shaler Area School District.
Congratulations to this year’s overall and age-group winners!
Overall 5K Winners
- Male: Patrick Morrow — 17:53
- Female: Katie Fridley — 22:38
Age-Group Winners
- Under 14: Brenden Liptak and Sophia Choudry
- Ages 14–19: Will Balzer and Jillian Yelle
- Ages 20–35: Joey Franze and Avery Yelle
- Ages 36–45: Christopher Watts and Kelly Himes
- Ages 46–55: Jeffrey Ward and Carrie Leasure
- Ages 56 & Up: Steve Franze and Beverly Franze
Thank You to Our Sponsors and Community Partners
The Shaler Area Education Foundation extends its sincere appreciation to the generous sponsors who helped make this inaugural event possible:
HHSDR; ABC Transit, Inc.; Amergis Educational Staffing; The Nutrition Group; Precision Copy Products; Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.; Kelly Insurance Agency; Ammer Consulting; Carrie On Communication; Giant Eagle; and CJL Engineering.
Special appreciation is also extended to Case Specific Nutrition and Burn Boot Camp Fox Chapel for their in-kind support, as well as Giant Eagle, Three Brothers Bagels, Monte Cellos, Vintage 416, and Studio Raw for their donations.
The Foundation also thanks Shaler Township, Shaler Area School District, and Etna Borough for their support and partnership in making this community event possible.
Most importantly, thank you to every runner, walker, volunteer, and supporter who participated in this special event. Your enthusiasm and generosity helped establish a wonderful new tradition while supporting the Foundation’s mission to enhance educational opportunities for Shaler Area students.
Congratulations to all participants, and thank you for making the first SAEF Halloween 5K and Fun Walk a success!