Congratulations to Sapan Bhatt (33:45) and Alanna McDonough (40:55), our top open men's and women's finishers, and to Justin Morace (35:46) and Susan Cooney (48:57), our top masters men's and women's finishers, at this weekend's Central Maine Striders Fall Classic 10K road race in Waterville.

​Photo above, left to right: Justin Morace, Sapan Bhatt, Alanna McDonough, Susan Cooney

Double congratulations to Sapan who set a new course record—beating Joshua Way's 34:32 set at the 2020 inaugural race.

2026 Race Results

Twenty-nine runners turned out on Sunday, October 11, 2026, to race the seventh annual race starting at the Quarry Road Trails yurt, traveling through Waterville, and returning to the start/finish.

Thank You, Volunteers and Sponsors

Thank you to all the volunteers who made the Fall Classic a success, led by Race Director Alicia McCarthy, Volunteer Coordinator Tom Farmer, and Central Maine Striders club president Martha Cowperthwaite. Julie Millard created the beautiful stained glass prizes for the four winners.

​Thanks also to our Fall Classic race sponsors: Waterville Parks & Rec and Quarry Road Trails, Pin High Printing, Alfond Youth & Community Center, Hannaford, Sunrise Bagel, Carrabasset Coffee, and White Pine Dentistry.

Race Photos

Stay tuned for our full album of 2026 race photos.