On Saturday, 115 runners across three race distances took part in the 33rd running of the Thom B. Trail Runs at Hammond Hill State Forest. Conditions were mostly favorable and completely (un)predictable, as clouds gave way to sun, then rain, then back to sun again.
Eighty-five runners completed one 8.5-mile loop (“loopers”), nineteen finished two loops for a total of 17 miles (“twoopers”), and eleven intrepid souls tackled three loops plus a baby loop to complete the full 26.2-mile marathon distance (“throopers”). Runners ranged in age from 11 to 83, with 11-year-old Logan Timmerman placing a strong 14th overall in the 8.5-mile race. Even more impressive was 61-year-old Lori Johnson taking first overall for women in the 17-mile race.
Full results are now posted, and don’t miss the great race photos from Paul Houle!. Please share any you took, too!
Loopers Podium (8.5 miles)
Men
Overall: Tom Benner – 1:02:43
Open (under 40): Gus Pendleton – 1:03:34
Masters (40+): Dave Kania – 1:10:25
Vets (50+): Michael Olson – 1:14:15
Women
Overall: Bella Burda – 1:08:13
Open (under 40): Sarah Woodyear – 1:09:27
Masters (40+): Doreen Fanton – 1:13:27
Vets (50+): Julie Barclay – 1:24:41
Twoopers Podium (17 miles)
Men
Overall: Isaac Mazzeo – 2:13:06
Open (under 40): Blue Shapiro – 2:20:53
Masters (40+): Brian Lee – 2:22:30
Vets (50+): Ofer Leshed – 2:41:36
Women
Overall: Lori Johnson – 3:07:44
Open (under 40): Emily Frazee – 3:09:50
Masters (40+): Jean Rodgers – 3:15:53
Vets (50+): Melissa Wallace – 3:35:17
Throopers Podium (26.2 miles)
Men
Overall: Chris Petroff – 3:49:34
Open (under 40): Ryan Allen-Parrot – 3:59:38
Masters (40+): Scotie Jacobs – 4:00:44
Vets (50+): Steve Jesch – 4:20:58
Women
Overall: Claire Glover – 5:11:16
Open: Perrine Pepiot – 5:24:45
Masters (40+): Kuwanna Dyer-Pietras – 5:30:53
No race could happen without volunteers, and I want to extend my deepest gratitude to everyone who made this one possible. Adam Engst led the timing team and stepped in as equipment lead, while Heather Cobb and Bob Talda (the Yeti) served as assistant timers. The setup and registration crew—Caroline Rasmussen, Lucia Chen, Diana Hackett, Shanthi Mariappan, and Pete Kresock got everyone checked in and ready to go. Lauren and Patrick Milano kept the food flowing, while Ian Golden and Michelle Dardia held things down at the aid stations and on the course as marshals. Paul Houle took photos. David Rossiter swept the course, ensuring that no one was left behind. And cleanup was handled by Adam Engst, Lucia Chen, and Spencer Hill. Special thanks also to Gary McCheyne for mowing the field and helping with equipment prep.
As a first-time RD, I could not have asked for a better race, and I am thankful for each and every person who gave their time to run, help, and cheer!