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Meridian Sponsors Team for 20th Annual Teterboro 5K

The Meridian 5K Team poses for a shot before the big race.
The Meridian 5K Team poses for a shot before the big race.

Meridian, the award-winning private aviation company, proudly sent a team of 8 runners to the 20th Annual Teterboro 5K. This year, the “must-run” summer event attracted nearly 1,000 participants as well as hundreds of volunteers and spectators. The USTFA-sanctioned course offers athletes a unique experience of being able to run on one of the busiest general aviation runways in the country. With the New York Skyline and dozens of private aircraft in the background, runners we’re tasked with a flat course that consisted of 5 turns, 2 water breaks, and mile clocks. While the course itself may not seem challenging to a seasoned runner, the summer heat reflecting from the sun-drenched tarmac is often the biggest challenge.
Team Meridian had an impressive performance this year and ended up placing 3rd overall in the team results! These results are calculated by using the top 3 running times from each team. Our final team score was 1.21.26 and our average finish time was 27.08.94. Below are the full results of all of our team members:

Peter Tomaszewski 23:45.63* (96th Overall)
Justin Schiraldi 26:14.32* (168th Overall)
Rachel Pennington 31:26.87* (300th Overall)
Kanhai Nelson 32:20.35 (318th Overall)
George Remache 33:02.79 (327th Overall)
Samir Varela 33:04.42 (328th Overall)
Maggie O’Connell 36.43.53 (328th Overall)
Dennis O’Connell 43:59.73 (423rd Overall)

For more information on the race and its results visit: https://birdeasepro.com/TeterboroAirport5k
The event itself is organized by and for Bergen County’s United Way and all proceeds benefit their “Compassion Fund”. The fund provides emergency financial assistance to families struggling to meet basic needs, including rent, utilities, medical, child care, and other foreseen emergencies that threaten the family’s stability and well-being. Since the dawn of this 20-year tradition, the Teterboro 5K has raised an astounding $750K for families in need. A special thanks to all who sponsored, supported, and participated in this important and timely philanthropic mission.
To learn more about Bergen County United Way, please go to:  http://www.bergenunitedway.org

Meridian proudly displays its award for winning 3rd place in the 20th Annual Teterboro Airport 5K.
Meridian proudly displays its award for winning 3rd place in the 20th Annual Teterboro Airport 5K.

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Meridian Sponsors Team for Teterboro Airport 5K

The Meridian 5K Team in the FBO lobby before the big race.
The Meridian 5K Team in the FBO lobby before the big race.

Meridian, the award-winning private aviation company, proudly sent a team of 8 runners to participate in the 19th Annual PSE&G Teterboro Airport 5K on Saturday, July 16, 2016. This unique race, located at one of the busiest general aviation airports in the country, attracts nearly 1,000 runners and hundreds of spectators each year. The course, which takes place mostly on one of the two airport runways, is flat with only five turns, two water stops, and mile clocks. While the course itself may not seem challenging to a seasoned runner, the summer heat reflecting from the sun-drenched tarmac is often the biggest challenge. The event was certified and sanctioned by the USATF-NJ.
Team results were calculated by the using the top 3 running times from that team. Meridian finished 4th among TEB tenants with a final team score of 1:26:58 and an average of time of 28:59.56. The top scores from Team Meridian were as follows:

Cristian Valencina 27:43.64 (239th overall)
Anthony Zambrano 28:23.44 (262nd overall)
Eric Chavez 30:51.61 (328th overall)

More race results are available online at https://www.compuscore.com/cs2016/july/teterbor.htm#overall
The event featured over $10,000 in random prizes, a $1,000 grand prize, ChronoTrack B-Tag scoring, United Way mini-flyer dashes, refreshments and a DJ. The event benefits The Bergen County United Way, which is one of the largest charitable organizations in the community. Proceeds collected from the run help the organization to provide direct services to the most vulnerable residents in the community and to develop programs and financial resources to address unmet needs. For more information about the Bergen County United Way, go to https://www.bergenunitedway.org.

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Meridian Runs for Bergen County’s United Way

Team Meridian (left to right): Ron Zambrano, Jeffrey Prado, Mike Santiago, Carlos Suriel, Pedro J. Sanchez, Jamie Labocki, Estrella Reynoso, David Fernandez, Stalin Fernandez
Team Meridian (left to right): Ron Zambrano, Jeffrey Prado, Mike Santiago, Carlos Suriel, Pedro J. Sanchez, Jamie Labocki, Estrella Reynoso, David Fernandez, Stalin Fernandez

On Saturday, July 20, 2013, Teterboro Airport hosted the 16th Annual PSE&G TEB 5K to benefit the Bergen County chapter of United Way. The event drew about 900 runners who were able to test their athletic skills on Runway 1-19. The race, which began at 8:30am, was on one of the hottest days of the year, with temperatures reaching well into the 80’s but feeling more like in the 90’s due to the high humidity. Meridian, the award-winning full-service private aviation company based at Teterboro Airport, was one of five airport tenants to participate in the 5K run with a team. The Team’s average time was 29:31, which placed Meridian at #3 in the Co-ed Tenant Category, behind Dassault Falcon (#1), and Avports (#2). Among the individual categories, Meridian runner David Fernandez finished #4 in his age division for males.

Money raised from the event will be used to support Bergen County’s United Way. The proceeds will provide direct services to the most vulnerable residents in the community and to develop programs and financial resources to address unmet needs. The Teterboro Airport 5K has raised more than $500,000 to help families and individuals with immediate financial assistance after natural disasters such as Hurricane Sandy, or a more personal crisis of everyday life. For additional information, please contact Cheryl Moses, Development Director at 201-291-0368 or cmoses@bergenunitedway.org.

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Meridian Supports United Way in Teterboro 5K Run

Team Meridian prepares to run! (Left to Right: Kaitlyn McGowan, Daniel Rawsen, Steve Chandoha, Kirk Stephen, Christian Nelson, David Fernandez, Stalin Fernandez)
Team Meridian prepares to run! (Left to Right: Kaitlyn McGowan, Daniel Rawsen, Steve Chandoha, Kirk Stephen, Christian Nelson, David Fernandez, Stalin Fernandez)
Teterboro, NJ – On July 16, 2001, a team of Meridian employees and their guests helped to support the Bergen County United Way by running in the 14th Annual Teterboro 5K Airport Run in Bergen County, NJ. Meridian proudly placed second in the category of “Co-ed Teterboro Tenant”, led by Steve Chandoha, Daniel Rawsen, and Kaitlyn McGowan. For more results, go to the Compuscore website: https://www.compuscore.com/cs2011/july/teterbor.htm#tm02
The 5K run attracted over 800 runners and was held on one of the two airport runways. The course is certified and the race sanctioned by the USA Track & Field and is a Grand Prix Series Race. The event benefits NJ 2-1-1, which is United Way’s statewide, free 24-hour information and referral service that connects people with social services and community programs that can help with everyday health and human service needs.