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Kimberly Tomasik wins inaugural Batavia Downs Jackpot 5K

By Howard B. Owens
Batavia Downs Jackpot 5k 2023
Kimberly Tomasik out in front of the field at the start of the Batavia Downs Jackpot 5K
Photo by Howard Owens.

In the inaugural Batavia Downs Jackpot 5K, Kimberly Tomasik, age 30, ran away from the field for a wire-to-wire win at 18:02.

Matt Oberst, 42, was the top male runner at 19:03.

Third place overall and second among the women was Kimberly Mills, 32, at 20:12.

Marie David, 52, was third among the women at 24:08.

Jacob Seppe-Shultz, 31, was second among the men at 21:27, and Kevin Sheehan, 61, was third among the men at 21:44.

The course opened with a lap around the race track, exited Batavia Downs onto Park Road to Richmond, and back to Batavia Downs, finishing with another lap around the track.  The length of the 5K race was not certified.

Proceeds from the race benefit WNY Heroes, an organization that services area veterans.

Batavia Downs Jackpot 5k 2023
Batavia Downs Jackpot 5k 2023
Batavia Downs Jackpot 5k 2023
Batavia Downs Jackpot 5k 2023
Batavia Downs Jackpot 5k 2023
Batavia Downs Jackpot 5k 2023
Kimberly Tomasik finishes well in front of the field.
Photo by Howard Owens
Batavia Downs Jackpot 5k 2023
Matt Oberst finishing the race.
Photo by Howard Owens.
Batavia Downs Jackpot 5k 2023

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