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Congratulations to Chris Cote and Vanessa Holman, the overall winners of the 2017 Quarry Road Summer Race Series!
Overall and female and male age group winners were determined by the total of each runner's best 3K, 5K, and 8K race times over the summer trail race series. Thanks to everyone who came out to run!
Thanks also to series sponsors New Balance (Lead Sponsor), Inland Hospital (Fun Run Sponsor), and Trailspace (Start & Finish Line Sponsor), and to weekly sponsors The End Zone, Selah Tea Cafe, Downtown Smoothie, and Big G's Deli.
Full 2017 Quarry Road Series Results
Overall and female and male age group winners were determined by the total of each runner's best 3K, 5K, and 8K race times over the summer trail race series. Thanks to everyone who came out to run!
- Overall: Chris Cote and Vanessa Holman
- 14 and under: Olivia Tiner and Noah Koch
- 15-19: Natalia Fuentes and Billy Chambers
- 20-29: Liz Atwood and Forrest Labbe
- 30-39: Amelia Conlon and Ian Doyle
- 40-49: Tracey Cote and Ron Peck
- 50-59: Julie Millard and Jeff Tiner
- 60+: David Benn
Thanks also to series sponsors New Balance (Lead Sponsor), Inland Hospital (Fun Run Sponsor), and Trailspace (Start & Finish Line Sponsor), and to weekly sponsors The End Zone, Selah Tea Cafe, Downtown Smoothie, and Big G's Deli.
Full 2017 Quarry Road Series Results
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Want to run up New Hampshire's Mt. Washington with other Central Maine Striders in June?
If you are interested in running the 2017 Northeast Delta Dental Mt. Washington Road Race as part of the Central Maine Striders team, please contact Ron Paquette at upbeat@uninets.net as soon as possible. There are a limited number of entries per team for club members. Once Ron hears from you, he will get back to you about the procedures.
The club has had a team entered at the Mt. Washington Road Race for many years. The 2017 race will be held on Saturday, June 17. To learn more about this challenging, all-uphill, 7.6-mile race up the Auto Road, visit: mountwashingtonroadrace.com
If you want to run, but not as part of a team, open registration for interested runners is open now through March 1 via a lottery system.
If you are interested in running the 2017 Northeast Delta Dental Mt. Washington Road Race as part of the Central Maine Striders team, please contact Ron Paquette at upbeat@uninets.net as soon as possible. There are a limited number of entries per team for club members. Once Ron hears from you, he will get back to you about the procedures.
The club has had a team entered at the Mt. Washington Road Race for many years. The 2017 race will be held on Saturday, June 17. To learn more about this challenging, all-uphill, 7.6-mile race up the Auto Road, visit: mountwashingtonroadrace.com
If you want to run, but not as part of a team, open registration for interested runners is open now through March 1 via a lottery system.
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The 2016 Quarry Road Summer Race Series came to a successful close on Tuesday, August 16, with a fantastic 3K trail race and fun BBQ sponsored by Central Maine Striders. This summer 180 individuals ran at least one of the nine races held this summer at Quarry Road Trails in Waterville. And 40 ran at least one race at each of the three distances—3K, 5K, and 8K—to be included in the overall standings.
Congratulations to the 2016 Quarry Road Summer Race series winners:
Special thanks to all of the series sponsors, without whose support this race series wouldn't be possible:
Thank you to all of the volunteers that helped out each week, most of whom are Central Maine Striders. They are incredible and always make sure the races go smoothly. Congratulations to race director Patrick Guerette for running another successful, family-friendly race series, while benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs and YMCA of Greater Waterville.
Finally, thanks to everyone who attended our Striders club BBQ held along with the race and awards. Despite some rain, we had a great time with all of you and hope to do it again! Thanks to everyone who contributed food, drinks, tableware, and delicious desserts, to Kim Mills who donated hot dog rolls and hamburger buns, to the Winslow youth cross-country team, which came out to run and provided some great food, and to Striders vice president Brendan Gilpatrick for manning the grill.
And Now, the Winners...
Congratulations to the 2016 Quarry Road Summer Race series winners:
- Men's Overall: Ian Doyle (1:01:59)
- Women's Overall: Cecilia Morin (1:17:26)
- Boys 14 & Under: Thomas Labbe (1:37:54)
- Girls 14 & Under: Madison Morin (1:35:14)
- Men 15-19: Billy Chambers (1:06:51)
- Women 15-19: Sierra Hopkins (1:41:09)
- Men 20-29: Sean Labbe (1:15:28)
- Men 30-39: Chris Cardenas (1:17:31)
- Women 30-39: Jenny DeHart (1:19:38)
- Men 40-49: Ron Peck (1:04:32)
- Women 40-49: Alicia MacLeay (1:27:32)
- Men 50-59: Brian Morin (1:11:42)
- Women 50-59: Julie Millard (1:26:12)
- Men 60+: David Benn (1:58:29)
Special thanks to all of the series sponsors, without whose support this race series wouldn't be possible:
- Overall Series Sponsor: New Balance
- Fun Run Sponsor: Inland Hospital
- Weekly Sponsors: The End Zone, Downtown Smoothie, Selah Tea Cafe, It's a Good Pizza, Big G's Deli
Thank you to all of the volunteers that helped out each week, most of whom are Central Maine Striders. They are incredible and always make sure the races go smoothly. Congratulations to race director Patrick Guerette for running another successful, family-friendly race series, while benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs and YMCA of Greater Waterville.
Finally, thanks to everyone who attended our Striders club BBQ held along with the race and awards. Despite some rain, we had a great time with all of you and hope to do it again! Thanks to everyone who contributed food, drinks, tableware, and delicious desserts, to Kim Mills who donated hot dog rolls and hamburger buns, to the Winslow youth cross-country team, which came out to run and provided some great food, and to Striders vice president Brendan Gilpatrick for manning the grill.
And Now, the Winners...
Race director Patrick Guerette presents the award to men's overall series winner Ian Doyle
Women's overall series winner Cecilia Morin
Girls 14 & Under age group winner Madison Morin accepts her award
Boys 14 & Under age group winner Thomas Labbe
Men 15-19 age group winner Billy Chambers
Men 20-29 age group winner Sean Labbe
Women 30-39 age group winner Jenny DeHart
Men 40-49 age group winner Ron Peck
Women 40-49 age group winner Alicia MacLeay
Men 50-59 age group winner Brian Morin
Women 50-59 age group winner Julie Millard
Full Results
Weekly results and final overall series standings for the 2016 Quarry Road Summer Race Series be seen at:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uIfclpYixIQPiOqqq6vShFqMTP7bOycFKK5rYlM48SM/edit#gid=130303067
Weekly results and final overall series standings for the 2016 Quarry Road Summer Race Series be seen at:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uIfclpYixIQPiOqqq6vShFqMTP7bOycFKK5rYlM48SM/edit#gid=130303067
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Congratulations to Patrick Guerette (21:06) and Stephanie LeBlanc (25:04) the top male and female finishers at the 6th annual Run/Walk for Life 5K held on Saturday, June 25, at Thomas College in Waterville. The race benefited Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area and L.N. Clark Inspiration Network.
Team Hooligan
Place. Name (Time)
- Patrick Guerette (21:06)
- Stephanie LeBlanc (25:04)
- Madison Morin (25:39)
- Matt Van Deusen (26:05)
- Bruce White (30:05)
- Jennifer Lachance (34:51)
- Peter Bastow (34.58)
- Sara Michaud (35.30)
- Mark Jose (35.38)
- Jim Moore (40.27)
- Shawn Michaud (53.11)
- Gary Levesque (53.12)
- Kristin Azevedo (54.50)
- Darlene Michaud (54.51)
- Tracy Welch (54.52)
- Lydia Santos (54.52)
- Sasha Michaud (54.53)
- Sabra Hayden (54.54)
- Megan Miklos (55:05)
- #280 (55:06)
- Anna Pelotte (56:25)
- Mike Miklos (56:26)
- Jackie Reny (58:15)
- Noah Melcher (59:24)
- Jessica Collins (59:25)
- #282 (59:27)
- Brian Gaumond (59.29)
- Madeline Provost-Holffman (59.56)
- Darylyne Provost (1:00)
- #765 (1:01)
- Tammy LaCroix (1:01)
- Ellie Steward (1:01)
- Tom LaGasse (1:03)
- Ryan Hiltz (1:03)
- Brett Savage (1:03)
- Jamie Giuffrida (1:03)
- Montana Herbert (1:04)
- Joseph Giuffrida (1:04)
- Michelle Clark (1:04)
- Tonya Clark (1:04)
- Jeremy Colman (1:05)
- Jan Lacroix (1:05)
- Jessica Rogers (1:05
Stephanie LeBlanc accepts the award as first place female finisher at the 2016 Run/Walk for Life 5K from Susan Roy, executive director of Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area.
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area (HVWA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1980 that serves 27 communities in Central Maine. It exists to provide non-medical support to individuals and their families during the last phases of life, to loved ones throughout the grieving process, and to educate the community regarding issues related to death and grieving. Bereavement services are available to anyone who has sustained loss either through illness or unexpectedly. HVWA is volunteer based and community funded.
The L.N. Clark Inspiration Network is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, established in 2008. Its goal is to help Maine cancer patients and their families. So many people need support and services in many areas during their medical oncology journey. Its passion is to lighten the burden and stress for the individuals in a meaningful way. A cancer patient's journey is a massive challenge; trying to get help should not be.
The L.N. Clark Inspiration Network is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, established in 2008. Its goal is to help Maine cancer patients and their families. So many people need support and services in many areas during their medical oncology journey. Its passion is to lighten the burden and stress for the individuals in a meaningful way. A cancer patient's journey is a massive challenge; trying to get help should not be.
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The 6th annual Run/Walk Trek for Life 5K will be held Saturday, June 25, at 9 a.m. at Thomas College in Waterville. The race benefits Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area and L.N. Clark Inspiration Network.
Advance registration is available online. Check-in and day-of registration starts at 8 a.m. The race starts at 9 a.m. and begins and ends at Thomas College.
The race route begins at 180 West River Road in Waterville at Thomas College and proceeds north towards Kennedy Memorial Drive. The route turns around at Roland Street and back then past the start to Eaglewood Drive (the sports fields) and down the back way through campus to the finish line.
Long-time Strider member Donnajean Pohlman is the event's race director.
Registration is $20. Register today!
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area (HVWA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1980 that serves 27 communities in Central Maine. It exists to provide non-medical support to individuals and their families during the last phases of life, to loved ones throughout the grieving process, and to educate the community regarding issues related to death and grieving. Bereavement services are available to anyone who has sustained loss either through illness or unexpectedly. HVWA is volunteer based and community funded.
The L.N. Clark Inspiration Network is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, established in 2008. Its goal is to help Maine cancer patients and their families. So many people need support and services in many areas during their medical oncology journey. Its passion is to lighten the burden and stress for the individuals in a meaningful way. A cancer patient's journey is a massive challenge; trying to get help should not be.
To register: https://runsignup.com/Race/ME/Waterville/TrekforLife5K
Advance registration is available online. Check-in and day-of registration starts at 8 a.m. The race starts at 9 a.m. and begins and ends at Thomas College.
The race route begins at 180 West River Road in Waterville at Thomas College and proceeds north towards Kennedy Memorial Drive. The route turns around at Roland Street and back then past the start to Eaglewood Drive (the sports fields) and down the back way through campus to the finish line.
Long-time Strider member Donnajean Pohlman is the event's race director.
Registration is $20. Register today!
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area (HVWA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1980 that serves 27 communities in Central Maine. It exists to provide non-medical support to individuals and their families during the last phases of life, to loved ones throughout the grieving process, and to educate the community regarding issues related to death and grieving. Bereavement services are available to anyone who has sustained loss either through illness or unexpectedly. HVWA is volunteer based and community funded.
The L.N. Clark Inspiration Network is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, established in 2008. Its goal is to help Maine cancer patients and their families. So many people need support and services in many areas during their medical oncology journey. Its passion is to lighten the burden and stress for the individuals in a meaningful way. A cancer patient's journey is a massive challenge; trying to get help should not be.
To register: https://runsignup.com/Race/ME/Waterville/TrekforLife5K
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The fourth annual Quarry Road Summer Race Series kicks off on Tuesday, June 7, with a 3K trail race at Watervillle’s Quarry Road Trails.
The series, a favorite amongst local runners, offers weekly races most Tuesday nights, starting on June 7 and continuing through August 16. Races start at 6 p.m. and distances alternate between 3K, 5K, and 8K. Free weekly fun runs for youth 12 and under are held at 5:30 p.m.
Runners can pre-register online for the entire nine-race series for $35 at www.quarryroadraces.com/registration.html
Runners also can register for individual races for $5 the day of starting at 5 p.m. All race proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs and YMCA of Greater Waterville.
Last summer, more than 250 runners participated in the series. Numbers are expected to rise in 2016, according to Race Director Patrick Guerette, who organizes the series with support from the Central Maine Striders running club.
“We’re fortunate to have access to such an amazing facility right in our backyard,” said Guerette of the Quarry Road multi-use trails. “Each year runners bring more and more friends to the series to try it out. They have a great time, and keep coming back.”
Each week the overall Male and Female finishers will receive a gift card from that week’s race sponsor. 2016 sponsors include The End Zone, Selah Tea, Downtown Smoothie, It's A Good Pizza, and Big G’s Deli.
Series runners also compete for Overall and Age Group awards sponsored by New Balance, with their best time at each of the three distances (3K, 5K, and 8K) totaled into the overall standings.
Fun run sponsor Inland Hospital provides healthy prizes for each youth that finishes the weekly fun run.
“The series is a great way to get in a workout with other runners from around Central Maine on some beautiful trails,” said Brendan Gilpatrick, Central Maine Striders club vice president.
“The Quarry Road trail races are fun, family-friendly, and welcoming for runners of all abilities,” said Alicia MacLeay, a Central Maine Striders board member and series participant. “And the trails add an extra level of interest and challenge. You’ll see everyone out there from kids completing their first race to top local runners blazing down the trails.”
Series Schedule
Featured races start at 6 p.m. Day-of registration opens at 5 p.m. Kids fun runs start at 5:30 p.m.
June 7: 3K
June 14: 5K
June 21: 8K
June 28: Makeup or Course Previews
July 5: 3K
July 12: 5K
July 19: 8K
July 26: Makeup or Course Previews
August 2: 8K
August 9: 5K
August 16: 3K & Awards
August 23: Makeup or Course Previews
For more info on the Quarry Road Summer Race Series, please visit www.quarryroadraces.com.
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Contact: Patrick Guerette_
207-873-0684
pguerette@alfondyouthcenter.org
www.quarryroadraces.com
The series, a favorite amongst local runners, offers weekly races most Tuesday nights, starting on June 7 and continuing through August 16. Races start at 6 p.m. and distances alternate between 3K, 5K, and 8K. Free weekly fun runs for youth 12 and under are held at 5:30 p.m.
Runners can pre-register online for the entire nine-race series for $35 at www.quarryroadraces.com/registration.html
Runners also can register for individual races for $5 the day of starting at 5 p.m. All race proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs and YMCA of Greater Waterville.
Last summer, more than 250 runners participated in the series. Numbers are expected to rise in 2016, according to Race Director Patrick Guerette, who organizes the series with support from the Central Maine Striders running club.
“We’re fortunate to have access to such an amazing facility right in our backyard,” said Guerette of the Quarry Road multi-use trails. “Each year runners bring more and more friends to the series to try it out. They have a great time, and keep coming back.”
Each week the overall Male and Female finishers will receive a gift card from that week’s race sponsor. 2016 sponsors include The End Zone, Selah Tea, Downtown Smoothie, It's A Good Pizza, and Big G’s Deli.
Series runners also compete for Overall and Age Group awards sponsored by New Balance, with their best time at each of the three distances (3K, 5K, and 8K) totaled into the overall standings.
Fun run sponsor Inland Hospital provides healthy prizes for each youth that finishes the weekly fun run.
“The series is a great way to get in a workout with other runners from around Central Maine on some beautiful trails,” said Brendan Gilpatrick, Central Maine Striders club vice president.
“The Quarry Road trail races are fun, family-friendly, and welcoming for runners of all abilities,” said Alicia MacLeay, a Central Maine Striders board member and series participant. “And the trails add an extra level of interest and challenge. You’ll see everyone out there from kids completing their first race to top local runners blazing down the trails.”
Series Schedule
Featured races start at 6 p.m. Day-of registration opens at 5 p.m. Kids fun runs start at 5:30 p.m.
June 7: 3K
June 14: 5K
June 21: 8K
June 28: Makeup or Course Previews
July 5: 3K
July 12: 5K
July 19: 8K
July 26: Makeup or Course Previews
August 2: 8K
August 9: 5K
August 16: 3K & Awards
August 23: Makeup or Course Previews
For more info on the Quarry Road Summer Race Series, please visit www.quarryroadraces.com.
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Contact: Patrick Guerette_
207-873-0684
pguerette@alfondyouthcenter.org
www.quarryroadraces.com
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Congratulations to Chris Poirier (37:01) and Hannah Raymond (41:38) the men's and women's winners respectively of the second annual Quarry Snow Shuffle 5K snowshoe race. The event was held on Sunday, February 7, at Quarry Road Trails in Waterville.
Thanks to all who joined the race or the 1-mile family fun run/snowshoe walk. All proceeds from the event benefited the nonprofit WinterKids.
If you missed this race, check out the March 20th Quarry Storm 5 Mile Snowshoe Race.
Quarry Snow Shuffle 5K Snowshoe Race
February 9, 2016
Place and Name Sex Age Team Time
- Chris Poirier M 42 37:01
- Hannah Raymond F 31 41:38
- Anne Charles F 40 41:38
- JP Kennedy M 43 Lake George Tri 41:39
- Emily Bilodeau F 37 43:05
- Amelia Conlon F 31 43:22
- Nick Grard M 15 44:01
- Melanie Smith F 36 44:10
- Emily Widor F 30 44:10
- Stephanie LeBlanc F 46 46:58
- Vera Maheu F 47 49:55
- Alissa Roy F 39 50:30
- Kelley Dow F 35 52:54
- Craig Jackson M 44 52:54
- Kacia Satchi F 1:10:00
- Faith Kagwa F 1:10:00
- James Manzer M 1:10:00
More event info and images can be found at https://www.facebook.com/events/476243799228493/
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Want to run up New Hampshire's Mt. Washington with Central Maine Striders?
The club has had a team entered at the Northeast Delta Dental Mt. Washington Road Race for many years. The 2016 race will be held on Saturday, June 18. To learn more about this challenging, all-uphill, 7.6-mile race up the Auto Road, visit: mountwashingtonroadrace.com
If you are interested in running the 2016 Mt. Washington Road Race as part of the Central Maine Striders team, please contact Ron Paquette at upbeat@uninets.net as soon as possible, and no later than Saturday, February 27. There are a limited number of entries per team for club members. Once Ron hears from you, he will get back to you about the procedures.
If not interested in running as a team, open registration for interested runners begins on February 18 via a lottery system.
The club has had a team entered at the Northeast Delta Dental Mt. Washington Road Race for many years. The 2016 race will be held on Saturday, June 18. To learn more about this challenging, all-uphill, 7.6-mile race up the Auto Road, visit: mountwashingtonroadrace.com
If you are interested in running the 2016 Mt. Washington Road Race as part of the Central Maine Striders team, please contact Ron Paquette at upbeat@uninets.net as soon as possible, and no later than Saturday, February 27. There are a limited number of entries per team for club members. Once Ron hears from you, he will get back to you about the procedures.
If not interested in running as a team, open registration for interested runners begins on February 18 via a lottery system.
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On Saturday, November 7, Central Maine Ski Club held a running paintball biathlon at Quarry Road Recreation Area in Waterville. A number of Strider members of all ages raced in the event and several helped out by volunteering at the race and the simultaneous Quarry Road Fall Festival.
Biathlon race distances ranged from 1K up to 5K, depending on age. Racers ran two or three laps, depending on their age, with paintball target shooting between each lap and mini penalty laps for each paintball shot missed,
Below are a few pictures from the fun event. Though the pictures mainly show the many youth participants, high school, college, and adults raced as well.
Check out the Run Biathlon Results (PDF).
Biathlon race distances ranged from 1K up to 5K, depending on age. Racers ran two or three laps, depending on their age, with paintball target shooting between each lap and mini penalty laps for each paintball shot missed,
Below are a few pictures from the fun event. Though the pictures mainly show the many youth participants, high school, college, and adults raced as well.
Check out the Run Biathlon Results (PDF).
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Run and shoot paintballs in a fun family-friendly event to support the Central Maine Ski Club on Saturday, November 7.
Paintball 5K Run Biathlon
Saturday, November 7
Quarry Road Trails Recreation Area, Waterville
9 -10:30 a.m. Check-in and registration
9:30-10:30 a.m. Target range open for practice (paintball guns and instruction provided)
10:30 a.m. Run biathlon with two shooting sessions (distance and start times vary by category)
Adult and high school students run 5K; grades 5-8 run 3K; grades 1-4 run 1.5K; kindergarten and younger run 1K.
Registration fee: $10 youths and $15 adults ($5 added to fee for day of event registration). All proceeds benefit the Central Maine Ski Club.
The paintball biathlon is part of the Quarry Road Fall Festival happening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fall festival events will include trail walks, dryland dog sledding and fat bike demos, a hay bale maze, pumpkin bowling, family orienteering, face painting, and hot cider and refreshments.
Central Maine Ski Club is looking for volunteers for the biathlon (setup, timing, course monitors, registration, etc.) and the fall festival. Contact Caroline Mathes for more info (cmmathes@colby.edu).
To pre-register for the biathlon (encouraged), please visit:
https://www.skireg.com/cmsc-5k-trail-run-and-paintball-run-biathlon
For more info: 207-397-3477 or www.centralmaineskiclub.org
Paintball 5K Run Biathlon
Saturday, November 7
Quarry Road Trails Recreation Area, Waterville
9 -10:30 a.m. Check-in and registration
9:30-10:30 a.m. Target range open for practice (paintball guns and instruction provided)
10:30 a.m. Run biathlon with two shooting sessions (distance and start times vary by category)
Adult and high school students run 5K; grades 5-8 run 3K; grades 1-4 run 1.5K; kindergarten and younger run 1K.
Registration fee: $10 youths and $15 adults ($5 added to fee for day of event registration). All proceeds benefit the Central Maine Ski Club.
The paintball biathlon is part of the Quarry Road Fall Festival happening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fall festival events will include trail walks, dryland dog sledding and fat bike demos, a hay bale maze, pumpkin bowling, family orienteering, face painting, and hot cider and refreshments.
Central Maine Ski Club is looking for volunteers for the biathlon (setup, timing, course monitors, registration, etc.) and the fall festival. Contact Caroline Mathes for more info (cmmathes@colby.edu).
To pre-register for the biathlon (encouraged), please visit:
https://www.skireg.com/cmsc-5k-trail-run-and-paintball-run-biathlon
For more info: 207-397-3477 or www.centralmaineskiclub.org