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Trek Up the Tower Awards

A huge congratulations to all our 2026 Trek Up The Tower participants!

You showed up, gave it your all, and climbed your way to new heights (literally!). We’re so proud of every single one of you who took on the challenge and made this final Trek such a meaningful celebration of community and wellbeing.

Great job, everyone!

Female Awards

Vertical Mega Mile Female Winner:
Jill Paha – 1:11:01

One Climb:

  1. Jill Paha – 5:27 NEW RECORD!
  2. Sarah Bickerstaff – 5:35
  3. Elisha Hartzell – 5:58

A certificate will be emailed out to the following age division finalists.

  • Age 16-19
    1. June Yamamoto – 7:56
    2. Lauren Eck – 9:37
    3. Hannah Kinsey – 9:56
  • Age 20-29
    1. Mar Vidal – 8:18
    2. Blakely Anderson – 9:26
    3. Hailie Slepicka – 9:38
  • Age 30-39
    1. Crystal Foust-Nekoran – 7:30
    2. Cayle Curbach – 8:53
    3. Tiffany Moscato – 8:54
  • Age 40-49
    1. Amy Gomez – 7:05
    2. Nikki Longlee – 7:50
    3. Jill Thomas – 8:23
  • Age 50-59
    1. Debbie Officer – 6:51
    2. Kari Johnson – 9:01
    3. Amy McCoy – 9:37
  • Age 60-69
    1. Carol Hohenthaner – 7:01
    2. Tammy Hansen – 11:00
    3. Pam Thomas – 11:04
  • Age 70-79
    1. Becky Rappin – 22:42
    2. Deborah Lammli – 22:50
    3. Brenda Constant – 25:10
  • Age 80-89
    1. Marilyn Guss – 52:00

 

Male Awards

Vertical Mega Mile Male Winner:
Ben Smail – 1:02:47

One Climb:

  1. Ben Smail – 4:59
  2. Triston Reuter – 5:30
  3. Michael Holdsworth – 5:37

A certificate will be emailed out to the following age division finalists.

  • Age 16-19
    1. Camden Hibbard – 6:32
    2. Dylan Lee – 6:42
    3. Nathan Lamoureux – 8:12
  • Age 20-29
    1. Ryan Rouse – 7:19
    2. Alexander Warren – 7:40
    3. Wyatt Hadaway – 7:52
  • Age 30-39
    1. Steve Kaiser – 5:48
    2. Wes Connell – 6:22
    3. Geoffrey Buchta – 6:27
  • Age 40-49
    1. Marc Reuter – 5:51
    2. Jeff Journey – 6:07
    3. Joshua Willits – 6:51
  • Age 50-59
    1. Brett Frankenberger – 6:50
    2. Dave Pecha – 7:03
    3. David Keller – 7:05
  • Age 60-69
    1. Robert Schlemmer – 7:33
    2. Rick Bose – 7:59
    3. Paul Saenz – 8:14
  • Age 70-79
    1. Richard Pearson – 8:57
    2. Mark Adamson – 9:26
    3. Gary Conway – 9:31
  • Age 80-89
    1. Jim Morrison – 32:13
  • Age 90-99
    1. Wayne Hunkins – 34:40

First Responder Team Recognition

  1. Omaha Police Department – 43:02 (Average 10:46)
  2. Bellevue Fire Department – 43:13 (Average 10:49)
  3. Omaha Fire Department – 44:26 (Average 11:07)