January 31, 2026, Wayne, NJ: A portion of the Shore AC flock nestles together prior to a bone-chilling race for a team photograph. Kneeling, left to right: Scott Linnell, Karen Does Santos, Frank Novak and Ed Kavanagh. Standing, left to right: Bob Shields, John Delaney, Peter Auteri, Mike DiLeva, Reno Stirrat and Patricia Kavanagh.
Shore AC Results for the 2026 Penguin Pace 5K Co-Ed Team Race
Race date: January 31, 2026 Full results from CompuScore
Link to the race web site.
SHORE AC CO-ED TEAM RESULT:
1 SHORE AC 478.83 Average: 79.80
12.Carlos Nunes Kearny,NJ 60 M 16 263 18:06 87.61*
68.Pamela Ricker Springfield,NJ 61 F 16 518 22:26 82.29*
23.Karen Dos Santos Belvidere,NJ 44 F 16 451 18:58 79.83*
63.Ed Kavanagh Saddle Brook,NJ 68 M 16 260 22:00 77.47*
76.Reno Stirrat Rockaway,NJ 71 M 16 404 23:03 76.49*
147.Susan Stirrat Rockaway,NJ 70 F 16 265 27:48 75.14*
65.Rebecca Keenan Mount Arlington,NJ 51 F 16 407 22:07 73.93
59.John Delaney Toms River,NJ 56 M 16 254 21:45 70.48
104.Scott Linnell Colts Neck,NJ 69 M 16 257 25:02 68.81
61.Michael Dileva Matawan,NJ 53 M 16 255 21:51 68.43
22.Frank M. Novak Wayne,NJ 33 M 16 456 18:53 68.29
140.Patricia Kavanagh Saddle Brook,NJ 60 F 16 259 27:18 66.77
150.Peter Auteri Pompton Lakes,NJ 74 M 16 434 28:00 65.73
90.Robert Shields Parsippany,NJ 58 M 16 284 24:02 64.87
192.Tammy Grossberndt Flanders,NJ 62 F 16 402 30:49 60.70
Link to the race web site.
SHORE AC CO-ED TEAM RESULT:
1 SHORE AC 478.83 Average: 79.80
12.Carlos Nunes Kearny,NJ 60 M 16 263 18:06 87.61*
68.Pamela Ricker Springfield,NJ 61 F 16 518 22:26 82.29*
23.Karen Dos Santos Belvidere,NJ 44 F 16 451 18:58 79.83*
63.Ed Kavanagh Saddle Brook,NJ 68 M 16 260 22:00 77.47*
76.Reno Stirrat Rockaway,NJ 71 M 16 404 23:03 76.49*
147.Susan Stirrat Rockaway,NJ 70 F 16 265 27:48 75.14*
65.Rebecca Keenan Mount Arlington,NJ 51 F 16 407 22:07 73.93
59.John Delaney Toms River,NJ 56 M 16 254 21:45 70.48
104.Scott Linnell Colts Neck,NJ 69 M 16 257 25:02 68.81
61.Michael Dileva Matawan,NJ 53 M 16 255 21:51 68.43
22.Frank M. Novak Wayne,NJ 33 M 16 456 18:53 68.29
140.Patricia Kavanagh Saddle Brook,NJ 60 F 16 259 27:18 66.77
150.Peter Auteri Pompton Lakes,NJ 74 M 16 434 28:00 65.73
90.Robert Shields Parsippany,NJ 58 M 16 284 24:02 64.87
192.Tammy Grossberndt Flanders,NJ 62 F 16 402 30:49 60.70
Shore AC Rides Polar Vortex to Victory at Penguin Pace 5K Race
When Dean Martin and Marilyn Maxwell recorded their hit song, "Oo, Baby, It's Cold Outside" in 1959, they might well have had our race conditions in mind. With temperatures in the single digits Fahrenheit and a light breeze, exposed noses turned numb. Well, one might argue in jest, that just means an Eskimo kiss will elicit a little tingle. Perhaps, but keep in mind that the couple in the song are looking for excuses to remain indoors where it's warm. Not us! We had a race to run -- out in the bitter cold!
Thankfully (?), a painfully persistent polar vortex had conditioned us to the chill. Throughout much of December and January, arctic air had barreled down from Canada, keeping our temperatures often 15 degrees or more below average. Regrettably, respiratory diseases flourished. In fact, illness claimed two of our Shore AC teammates the night before the race. Those of us still in good health questioned our sanity as we gathered for the start of the race.
But when the horn sounded to begin the 2026 Penguin Pace 5 kilometer race, all second-guessing evaporated as we focused on the job at hand: completing the race so that we could return to the warmth of the church gymnasium and the promised cup of hot cocoa. Second-year sensation Carlos Nunes led the way for Shore AC, both in terms of time and age grading. He crossed the finish line with a blazing time of 18:06. For his 60 years of age, that corresponds to a phenomenal age grading of 87.61%. Carlos achieved the top AG among all runners in the race, both men and women. Given that, for co-ed team competitions, team scoring is based on age grading, this was a spectacular way for the Shore AC squad to start! Next across the line in terms of age grading was another sophomore stunner, 61-year-old Pam Ricker. Her time of 22: 26 not only earned Pam a magnificent age grading of 82.29%, it also won her the women's 60-64 age group by a whopping margin of 3 minutes. Our third team scorer, Karen Dos Santos, qualifies as a club veteran, having been a member of Shore AC for at least 5 years. She was a huge contributor from Day 1, and Karen's contributions now as a 44-year-old masters athlete continue to astound. In this race, she fought a tooth-and-nail race to the finish against 26-year-old Lara Jacobs of New York. Karen reached deep for a massive final kick, edging Jacobs by 0.3 second for an 18:58 finish and second place overall female. In the process, Karen added a superb age grading of 79.83% to the Shore AC co-ed team total. Our fourth scorer was another sophomore standout. At age 68, Ed Kavanagh spun a superb 22:00, translating to an excellent 77.47% age grading. In the process, Ed garnered first place in the men's 65-69 age group. Rounding out the Shore AC co-ed team's scoring were the king and queen of our masters Long Distance Running program, Reno Stirrat and Susan Stirrat. Celebrating their 12th year with the club, these septuagenarians pounded out splendid times of 23:03 (76.49% AG) and 27:48 (75.14% AG), respectively. Moreover, each prevailed in their 70-74 age groups. Hooray!
We had terrific backup runners to ensure a Shore AC victory in this co-ed team competition. Nurse extraordinaire Rebecca Keenan tapped her adrenaline with an energetic 22:07, good for a 73.93% age grading and first place in the women's 50-54 age group. Fellow 50+ harrier John Delaney launched his 2026 campaign with a solid 21:45 (70.48% AG). Team captain Scott Linnell baby-stepped his way through a bout of sciatica to squeeze out a 25:02 (68.81% AG). A young 50+ Mike DiLeva got the new year off on the right foot with a terrific 21:51 (68.43%). Wayne resident Frank Novak enjoyed racing on his home turf, posting a speedy 18:53 (68.29% AG). Patty Kavanagh proved that she's in solid form by darting to a 27:18 (66.77% AG), good for third place in her 60-64 age group. Our eldest competitor at this race, 74-year-old Peter Auteri, bounced back from several months of medical treatment with a very encouraging 28:00 (65.73% AG). Bob Shields welcomed in the new year with a strong 24:02 (64.87% AG). Finally, Tammy Grossberndt rang the bell with a nice 30:49, good for 60.70% age grading. Well done, everyone!!!
Thankfully (?), a painfully persistent polar vortex had conditioned us to the chill. Throughout much of December and January, arctic air had barreled down from Canada, keeping our temperatures often 15 degrees or more below average. Regrettably, respiratory diseases flourished. In fact, illness claimed two of our Shore AC teammates the night before the race. Those of us still in good health questioned our sanity as we gathered for the start of the race.
But when the horn sounded to begin the 2026 Penguin Pace 5 kilometer race, all second-guessing evaporated as we focused on the job at hand: completing the race so that we could return to the warmth of the church gymnasium and the promised cup of hot cocoa. Second-year sensation Carlos Nunes led the way for Shore AC, both in terms of time and age grading. He crossed the finish line with a blazing time of 18:06. For his 60 years of age, that corresponds to a phenomenal age grading of 87.61%. Carlos achieved the top AG among all runners in the race, both men and women. Given that, for co-ed team competitions, team scoring is based on age grading, this was a spectacular way for the Shore AC squad to start! Next across the line in terms of age grading was another sophomore stunner, 61-year-old Pam Ricker. Her time of 22: 26 not only earned Pam a magnificent age grading of 82.29%, it also won her the women's 60-64 age group by a whopping margin of 3 minutes. Our third team scorer, Karen Dos Santos, qualifies as a club veteran, having been a member of Shore AC for at least 5 years. She was a huge contributor from Day 1, and Karen's contributions now as a 44-year-old masters athlete continue to astound. In this race, she fought a tooth-and-nail race to the finish against 26-year-old Lara Jacobs of New York. Karen reached deep for a massive final kick, edging Jacobs by 0.3 second for an 18:58 finish and second place overall female. In the process, Karen added a superb age grading of 79.83% to the Shore AC co-ed team total. Our fourth scorer was another sophomore standout. At age 68, Ed Kavanagh spun a superb 22:00, translating to an excellent 77.47% age grading. In the process, Ed garnered first place in the men's 65-69 age group. Rounding out the Shore AC co-ed team's scoring were the king and queen of our masters Long Distance Running program, Reno Stirrat and Susan Stirrat. Celebrating their 12th year with the club, these septuagenarians pounded out splendid times of 23:03 (76.49% AG) and 27:48 (75.14% AG), respectively. Moreover, each prevailed in their 70-74 age groups. Hooray!
We had terrific backup runners to ensure a Shore AC victory in this co-ed team competition. Nurse extraordinaire Rebecca Keenan tapped her adrenaline with an energetic 22:07, good for a 73.93% age grading and first place in the women's 50-54 age group. Fellow 50+ harrier John Delaney launched his 2026 campaign with a solid 21:45 (70.48% AG). Team captain Scott Linnell baby-stepped his way through a bout of sciatica to squeeze out a 25:02 (68.81% AG). A young 50+ Mike DiLeva got the new year off on the right foot with a terrific 21:51 (68.43%). Wayne resident Frank Novak enjoyed racing on his home turf, posting a speedy 18:53 (68.29% AG). Patty Kavanagh proved that she's in solid form by darting to a 27:18 (66.77% AG), good for third place in her 60-64 age group. Our eldest competitor at this race, 74-year-old Peter Auteri, bounced back from several months of medical treatment with a very encouraging 28:00 (65.73% AG). Bob Shields welcomed in the new year with a strong 24:02 (64.87% AG). Finally, Tammy Grossberndt rang the bell with a nice 30:49, good for 60.70% age grading. Well done, everyone!!!
SHORE AC INDIVIDUAL RESULTS:
Shore AC athletes among the top 3 overall in their genders.
Name Age Place Time Age Grading
Shore AC athletes among the top 3 in their age groups.
Name Age Place Time Age Grading
Shore AC athletes among the top 10 in their age groups.
Name Age Place Time Age Grading
Shore AC athletes among the top 3 overall in their genders.
Name Age Place Time Age Grading
- Karen Dos Santos 44 2nd FOverall 18:58 79.83%
Shore AC athletes among the top 3 in their age groups.
Name Age Place Time Age Grading
- Rebecca Keenan 51 1st F50-54 22:07 73.93%
- Carlos Nunes 60 1st M60-64 18:06 87.61% <== #1 age grading among all runners
- Pamela Ricker 61 1ft F60-64 22:26 82.29% <== #2 age grading among all women
- Patricia Kavanagh 60 3rd F60-64 27:18 66.77%
- Ed Kavanagh 68 1st M65-69 22:00 77.47%
- Reno Stirrat 71 1st M70-74 23:03 76.49%
- Susan Stirrat 70 1st F70-74 27:48 75.14%
Shore AC athletes among the top 10 in their age groups.
Name Age Place Time Age Grading
- Frank M. Novak 33 8th M30-34 18:53 68.29%
- Michael DiLeva 53 7th M50-54 21:51 68.43%
- John Delaney 56 4th M55-59 21:45 70.48%
- Robert Shields 58 6th M55-59 24:02 64.87%
- Tammy Grossberndt 62 6th F60-64 30:49 60.70%
- Scott Linnell 69 5th M65-69 25:02 68.81%
- Peter Auteri 74 6th M70-74 28:00 65.73%
