FALMOUTH, Mass. - Twenty-seven Grafton residents will be among a field of 11,000 runners Sunday in the 40th annual New Balance Falmouth Road Race, a seven-mile run along the shore from Woods Hole to Falmouth Heights.
The New Balance Falmouth Road Race was established in 1973 and has become one of the premier running events of the summer season. Each year, the race draws an international field of Olympians, elite and recreational runners out to enjoy the scenic 7-mile seaside course. The non-profit Falmouth Road Race organization is dedicated to promoting health and fitness for all in its community. Proceeds from the race each year support youth athletic programs in the town of Falmouth and other nonprofit community groups.
An estimated 75,000 spectators line the course each year to cheer on racers. Wheelchair racers start at 9:40 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 12; runners take off at 10 a.m.
Grafton racers include: Brian MacDonough, Helen Collins, Chris Marino, Jessica Melo, Bradley Nicholson, Jon Bartelson, Amy Gilgis, Sarah Mongeau, Anne Marie Legge, Victoria Legge, Keiko Tanaka, Christine Tattersall, Greg Halloran, Kimberly Larose, Susan Oftring, Kristi Callaghan, Jennifer Vacca, Jim Vacca, Christopher Besnahan, Diane Tonelli, Rich Grenham, Rick Sosny, Matthew Salmon, Jennifer Bruso, Kara Deluca, Michael Deluca and Jackson Shea.
Runners' progress can be tracked online.
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Grafton Runners Prep For Falmouth Road Race
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Runners take off from Woods Hole during the 2011 New Balance Falmouth Road Race.
Photo Credit: New Balance Falmouth Road Race
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