Group photo of the Steeplechasers at th Frederick Running Festival.

Frederick Steeplechasers Shine at Frederick Running Festival Half Marathon

Frederick, MD [May 9, 2025] — The Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club made a splash at the 2025 Frederick Running Festival Half Marathon, the sixth race in the club’s Grand Prix series and a staple event in the local running community.

Nearly 100 club members participated in running the 13.1 mile course, many of whom trained  as part of the club’s Half Marathon Training Group. 

The energy and enthusiasm from the Steeplechasers was evident throughout the entire event, with many runners achieving personal records, top age group finishes, and overall race placements. “It’s a hard course, but I was very happy that I had all of the Steeps [with me],” Audrey Fisher said after crossing the finish line. “Everybody was really supportive and we did it!”

Although the race featured a challenging new course layout, the Steeplechasers rose to the occasion. Club member Daveen Bavari, 24, captured the second place overall male spot with an outstanding time of 1:14:31.76, followed closely by Daniel Lemen, 28, who claimed third overall male with a time of 1:16:05.66. On the women’s side, Erin Snyder, 27, placed third overall female with a time of 1:25:32.24.

“[The race] was a new course—I kinda like it better,” Paul Lively, one of the club’s half marathon training coaches, said. “Let’s keep it going. Let’s keep crushing goals. PR every day, let’s go!”

The following Steeplechasers also placed across their respective age groups:

  • Gretchen Young (24) – third place female age 20-24, 1:41:16.31
  • Rachel Gottschalk (37) – third place female age 35-39, 1:32:12.54
  • Jesse Henderson (35) – first place male age 35-39, 1:21:12.27
  • Ryan Lebois (38) – second place male age 35-39, 1:24:15.56
  • Jacob Sisler (36) – third place male age 35-39, 1:24:35.80
  • Matthew Bugher (43) – first place male age 40-44, 1:19:45.87
  • Joe Marks (40) – second place male age 40-44, 1:21:20.02
  • Larry O’Hara (46) – first place male age 45-49, 1:25:07.30
  • Carey Ahr (48) – third place male age 45-49, 1:29:03.48
  • Robert Dallimore (56) – first place male age 55-59, 1:29:57.26
  • Michael Kearney (69) – first place male age 65-69, 1:37:39.24
  • James Rogers (65) – second place male age 65-69, 1:50:21.78
  • Ronald Black (70) – second place male age 70-99, 1:56:07.25

The Frederick Half Marathon continues to be a key race in the Steeplechasers’ annual Grand Prix Series, which fosters community participation, healthy competition, and goal-setting among runners of all ages and abilities.

About the Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club

Founded in 1975, the Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization that promotes running for fitness, friendship, and athletic development. With members ranging from beginners to elite athletes, the club offers training programs, races, social events, and volunteer opportunities for the Frederick community and beyond. For more information about the Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club, training programs, and upcoming races, visit https://www.steeplechasers.org/.

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Media Contact:
Dorian Young
Steeplechasers Running Club PR EditorEmail: dorian.young@steeplechasers.org

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