On Friday, October 2, some of the top professional, college, and high school distance runners on the East Coast will be racing some fast 5K’s on the track in the NYC area. Some will be racing in hopes of achieving an Olympic Trials standard, one will be going for a high school state record and many more will be striving for personal bests during a time when racing opportunities are scarce. Two one-mile races have been also added to the program including an elite race and a sub-5:00 attempt by Sports Illustrated writer and commentator Chris Chavez. Chris and his partner Ryan Sterner will also be providing live commentary throughout the night. To watch live streaming of the meet, please visit http://bakline.com/nightofthe5k or check out the CITIUS MAG YouTube Page.

All athletes will have to submit one negative COVID test within eight days of the competition before being allowed to compete on Friday night. All athletes will have their temperature taken upon entry at the facility. The event will not be open to the public. Event staff, officials, coaches and all personnel not competing will be required to wear face masks during the event.

Races will start at 7 p.m.

Men’s Elite One Mile

Coming off a near photo finish against Johnny Gregorek at the NY Armory one week ago in the 800 meters (1:47.11 to 1:47.37), Colby Alexander will toe the line for a fast mile attempt. He’ll be paced by Gregorek and will also be joined by Jon Dove, who recently posted a 3:48 1500.

Men’s Elite Mile Notables 

Colby Alexander: 1:46.09 800, 3:34 1500 

Johnny Gregorek (Pacer) 1:47.12 800, 3:52 mile 

Jon Dove 3:48 1500

Women’s 5,000 Meters

Allie Kieffer and Lindsey Scherf will lead a field loaded with Olympic Trials Qualifiers as they look to challenge the 15:20 5000 meter qualifying mark for next summer’s Olympic Track Trials. Kieffer, who posted a 2:28:12 marathon at NYC in 2018 looks to regain her form. Lindsey Scherf is coming off a strong 2020 buildup and looks to go after a big personal best in the track 5K distance. 2018 Foot Locker Cross Country Champion Sydney Masciarelli (Senior, Northbridge, CT) will join the top women’s heat after posting a 16:43 road 5K last week at the New England’s Finest 5K Throwdown. Sydney currently owns the Connecticut state record with a 16:16.20 from 2019. Prep star Brooke Rauber (Senior, Tully NY) who is also coming off an impressive 16:32 track 5K two weeks ago at the GSTC Fall HS Showcase, will have her sights set on the New York State Senior Class record of 16:18 held by Kelsey Chmiel from 2019.

Women’s Heat A 

Allie Kieffer 15:52 5K, 32:09 10K, 2:28 marathon 

Lindsey Scherf: 15:55 5k, 32:27 10K, 2:32 marathon 

Lindsay Crevoiserat: 9:09 3k, 15:58 5K 

Brooke Rauber (NY HS Senior): 16:32 5K 2 weeks ago 

Gemma Nuttall: 4:39 mile, 9:28 3K

Elise Ramirez: 16:34 5K 

Rebeka Stowe: 9:52 3,000m steeplechase, 16:08 5K

Kaitlyn Ohrtman: 4:20 1500m

Sasha Whittle: 4:33 1500, 17:04 5K 

Victoria Kingham: 4:26 1500, 16:37 5K 

Sydney Masciarelli (CT HS Senior, 2018 FL National Champ): 9:21 3K, 16:16 5K 

Christine Ramsey: 16:35 5K, 34:51 10K, 2:39 marathon 

Danielle Aragon (pacer): 4:09 1500 

Women’s Heat B 

Ana Johnson: 17:19 5K, 2:43 marathon 

Jordan Cuningham-Snyder 17:29 5K 

Grace Bowen 17:18 5K, 2:44 marathon 

Emmi Aguillard: 17:15 5K 

Jessica Chichester: 17:26 5K, 2:42 marathon 

Alana Levy: 17:46 5K 

Leigh Anne Sharek: 17:00 5K 

Kate Gustafson: 17:11 5K, 1:16 1/2 marathon, 2:40 marathon 

Ashley Litoff: 17:38 5K 

Abigail Taylor: 17:26 5K 

Caroline Yarbrough: 16:20 5K 

Sarah Fountain: 17:35 5K 

Carly Graham: 17:41 5K 

Amanda Asaro: 17:01 5K 

Aileen Barry: 16:28 5K, 2:44 Marathon 

Haley Ritsema: 2:16 800, 4:47 1500 

Meggie Sullivan (Pacer): 4:18 1500 

Men’s 5,000 Meters

2016 Olympian Donn Cabral will lead a competitive men’s field which also features 2016 Olympian Mohamed Hrezi (Libya), Iona College star Ehab El-Sandali (Canada), and a string of others who will look to challenge the 14:00 mark over 5000 meters. Others in the field include Matthew Crowe (13:57 5K), Dylan Grearinger (7:59 3K), Brendan Martin (2:15 marathon), John Busque (29:22 10K), Ryan Kutch (14:04 5K) and Duriel Hardy (2:18 marathon). Prep star Aidan Puffer (Junior, Manchester CT) will be in the second heat, coming off a strong 14:34 road 5K last weekend at New England’s Finest 5K Throwdown; Alex Ostberg currently holds the Connecticut junior class and state record with his 14:16.61 from 2015.

Men’s Heat A 

Don Cabral (2016 Olympian for USA): 13:22 5K, 8:13 Steeplechase 

Mohamed Hrezi (2016 Olympian for Libya): 13:42 5k, 61:11 1/2 Marathon (NR)

Ehab El-Sandali: 13:52 5K 

Matthew Crowe: 13:57 5K 

Duriel Hardy: 14:05 5k, 2:18:23 Marathon 

Ryan Kutch: 14:04 5K, 29:20 10K 

Dylan Grearinger: 7:59 3K, 14:13 5K

John Busque: 14:11 5K, 29:22 10K 

Sam Geha: 2:24 debut marathon 

Everett Hackett: 14:03 5K, 64:34 1/2, 2:18:57 Marathon 

Brendan Martin: 14:01 5K, 2:15 Marathon 

Jamie Dee Jr.: 8:04 3K, 14:04 5K 

Mike O’Leary: 4:06 mile, 8:10 3K 

Daniel Winn (Pacer) 3:37 1500, 13:52 5K 

Tom Slattery (Pacer) 14:00 5K 

Men’s Heat B 

Alex Norstrom: 29:57 10K 

Graham Baird: 14:10 5K 

Campbell Lee Jr.: 3:51 1500 

Jac Hopkins Gr.: 8:05 3K 

Mitchell Ammons: 67 1/2 marathon, 2:24 marathon 

Billy Ullrich: 4:04 1 mile, 8:11 3K 

Patrick Hanley: 14:32 5K 

Greg Morgan: 1500 3:46, 3k 8:14, 5K 14:20 

Aidan Puffer (CT HS Junior): 8:58 2-miles, 14:47 5K track, 14:34 on road 5K last week 

Ryan Archer: 14:38 5K, 30:29 10K 

David Kilgore: 14:27 5K

Paul Matusak: 14:40 5K, 2:22 Marathon

Matthew Farrell: 14:25 5K

Zachary Barker: 14:39 5K, 30:04 10K, 2:20 Marathon 

Josh Hibbs: 14:37 5K, 2:19 Marathon 

Matthew Farrell: 14:25 

Sam Montclair: 14:44 5K 

Sean Donohue: 14:46 5K 

Miguel Galvez: 14:42 5K 

Paul Markovina: 8:32 3K, 15:03.31 5K 

Stephen Gomez: 14:43 5K 

Joe Stilin (Pacer) 3:39 1500, 13:32 5K, 28:21 10K 

Men’s Heat C 

Tim Rossi: 15:23 5K 

Jeff Weinstein: 15:02 5K 

Alberto Mena: 15:18 5K 

Chase Junell: 15:13 5K 

Timofey Karginov: 14:59 5K 

Jonathan De Souza: 8:24 3K 

Ryan Jendzejec: 1:52 800, 4:11 Mile 

Jason Ayr: 14:50 5K 

Mike Digennaro: 14:02 5K, 8:35 3K steeple

Jeremy Arthur: 2:23 Marathon 

Christopher Mateer: 15:01 

Stephen Rathbun: 14:56 5K 

Gerard Connelly: 15:03 

Alberto Mena: 15:18 5K 

Jordan Daniels: NT