Third annual Race Through the Woods is a success
Over 100 racers take off from the start. Racers competed in a 13.1 mile and a 5.5 mile trail race. Courtesy of Andy McEvoy
Over 100 racers take off from the start. Racers competed in a 13.1 mile and a 5.5 mile trail race. Courtesy of Andy McEvoy
On Sunday, Oct. 27, over 100 racers gathered at the start line for either a 5.5-mile race, or a 13.1-mile half-marathon. Spread all across HVNC’s 1,000 acres of forest more than 30 volunteers guided and encouraged racers along their path. A cool, overcast morning gave way to clear skies by the time runners came striding across the finish line.
The first two years of the Race Through the Woods participants braved poor weather. Four inches of snow fell the first year, and 2012 featured rain and slick conditions. This year the racers, volunteers, and spectators all enjoyed a much-deserved, beautiful autumn day. Dry trails made for fast racing.
The top male runner, Jason Bigonia of Walpole, finished the half marathon in 1:31:33, followed closely by 16-year-old Gavin Felch of Union at 1:32:36. The first place female in the half-marathon, Kendra Emery of Farmington, finished in 1:49:31. Holly Whitney of Wiscasset followed Emery with a time of 1:54:08. Congratulations to all the racers!
Ian Parlin of Trail Monster Running noted, “What makes this race unique is that it is all about having fun and enjoying the outdoors. We have some racers who are out to beat records, but we have more who are here because it’s a great way to spend time outside with friends and challenge themselves.”
The next outdoors sport event at HVNC will be our winter biathlon on January 26. Details coming soon. Visit www.hvnc.org for upcoming winter events.
The annual Race Through the Woods is supported by Trail Monster Running, Ames Supply, Wiscasset Ford, Liberty Graphics and Lamey-Wellehan Shoes. This is a great community event, and wouldn’t be possible without so many supporters and volunteers.
Hidden Valley Nature Center, located in Jefferson, is a community based nonprofit organization with nearly 1000 acres of diverse habitat dedicated to providing nature based educational and non-motorized recreational opportunities to the community throughout the year. For more information on HVNC, visit hvnc.org, call 207-200-8840, or email codey@hvnc.org.
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