(Greensburg, IN) — More than 80 young runners laced up their shoes and hit the track last week as the Decatur County Youth Running Club wrapped up its 14th annual running clinic — capping four days of drills, life lessons and friendly competition with a one-mile race that produced three new club records.
Participants of the 2026 Decatur County Youth Running Club clinic. (Photo: DCYRC)
The clinic, held June 1–4, brought together students in grades 2 through 8 from across Decatur County. More than 30 volunteers — including local high school runners, college athletes and area coaches — led the group through running games, dynamic stretches and warm-ups each day.
This year’s theme was “Run your R.A.C.E.!” — with each letter representing a daily lesson. Monday focused on getting Ready (proper nutrition, gear and gradual mileage buildup); Tuesday on Attitude (positivity and resilience); Wednesday on Competing (pacing and race strategy); and Thursday on running their “R.A.C.E. with Everything” in a live one-mile race.
Guest speakers included Former Franklin College Track & Cross Country Coach Paul Sargent, Zionsville Track and Cross Country Coach Gabe Porras, IU Indianapolis Track and Cross Country Athlete Thomas Gorman, Purdue University Extension Community Wellness Coordinator Catherine Niese, Former Greensburg Track and Cross Country athlete Emma Wilmer, and Occupational Therapist and lifelong runner Kelsey Puckett.
Three Club Records Fall on Race Day
Thursday’s mile race was the highlight of the week — and history was made. Three DCYRC records were broken: Miranda Moore (2nd-grade girls), Gianna Scholle (6th-grade girls), and Nolan Hash (7th-grade boys) each turned in record-setting performances. Hash crossed the finish line in a blazing 5:40, topping the boys 7th & 8th grade field.
The top three finishers in each age group earned gold, silver and bronze medals. All participants received DCYRC water bottles, backpacks and completion certificates.
Boys Race Results
2nd Grade participants. (Photo: DCYRC)
2nd Grade Boys
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1 | Damon Buening | 7:13 |
| 🥈 2 | Hank Milburn | 8:30 |
| 🥉 3 | Noah Hart | 8:45 |
| 4 | Grady Peters | 8:51 |
| 5 | Hank Sitterding | 9:46 |
| 6 | Grahm Peters | 11:30 |
3rd Grade participants. (Photo: DCYRC)
3rd Grade Boys
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1 | James Kolkmeier | 6:49 |
| 🥈 2 | Kyrie Kramer | 7:24 |
| 🥉 3 | Grayson Bauman | 7:55 |
| 4 | Javin Ryle | 8:59 |
| 5 | Keith Fisher | 11:01 |
4th Grade participants. (Photo: DCYRC)
4th Grade Boys
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1 | Nathan Koors | 7:22 |
| 🥈 2 | Jake Meyer | 7:23 |
| 🥉 3 | Oliver Lynch | 7:40 |
| 4 | Oliver Hart | 8:12 |
| 5 | Lucas Kinsey | 8:17 |
| 6 | Adam Lutterbach | 8:34 |
| 7 | Keegan Zeigler | 8:36 |
| 8 | Nathan Graham | 9:58 |
| 9 | Christopher Vanderbur | 10:54 |
| 10 | Leo Hernandez | 12:36 |
5th Grade participants. (Photo: DCYRC)
5th Grade Boys
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1 | Justin Kramer | 6:57 |
| 🥈 2 | William Slaven | 6:59 |
| 🥉 3 | Eli Noah | 7:06 |
| 4 | Grant Wentzel | 7:15 |
| 5 | Griffen Meyer | 7:19 |
| 6 | Adler Ruble | 7:50 |
| 7 | Kohen Allen | 9:03 |
| 8 | Lucas Hartman | 13:15 |
6th Grade participants. (Photo: DCYRC)
6th Grade Boys
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1 | Maddox McCleland | 6:16 |
| 🥈 2 | Sam Welsh | 6:19 |
| 🥉 3 | Cole Stone | 6:42 |
| 4 | William Moore | 6:43 |
| 5 | Leo Kern | 7:21 |
| 6 | Will Koors | 8:07 |
| 7 | Gavin Hankins | 8:08 |
| 8 | Gavin Bohall | 8:14 |
| 9 | Xavier Bauman | 8:21 |
| 10 | Keaton Rizdon | 10:51 |
7th & 8th Grade participants. (Photo: DCYRC)
7th & 8th Grade Boys
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1 | Nolan Hash ★ RECORD | 5:40 |
| 🥈 2 | Elliot O’Sullivan | 5:55 |
| 🥉 3 | Abel Bowling | 6:15 |
| 4 | Collin Rich | 6:22 |
| 5 | Owen Brancamp | 6:29 |
| 6 | Corbin Bevington | 6:39 |
| 7 | Luke Harris | 6:41 |
| 8 | Sam Martini | 7:01 |
| 9 | Henry Buening | 7:44 |
| 10 | Dalton Stallsmith | 9:24 |
Thank You to Sponsors
The DCYRC extended gratitude to the community sponsors who make the annual clinic possible: Ag Productions, Bedel Security, Ben and Jill Bedel, Bill and Heather Corya, Dr. Andrew Poltrack, Phase Financial, S & B Driving School, Water-Tek, and Weigel Family Eye Care.
Note: Girls race results were not included in the submitted results file. Girls record-breakers Miranda Moore (2nd grade) and Gianna Scholle (6th grade) are recognized above based on information provided in the press release.
