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Join us for the third annual Ron Paquette 5K on Sunday, August 2, at 7:30 a.m. in Skowhegan.

This 5K race is held in honor of our own Ron Paquette, a lifetime athlete, native Mainer, and longtime Striders member who embodies the true runner's spirit of dedication and sportsmanship. Ron is a member of the Maine Running Hall of Fame and the Skowhegan Sports Hall of Fame.

Proceeds from this year's 5K race will benefit both the Somerset County Humane Society and the ACS McRunners (Athens Community School's new running club).

Ron Paquette 5K
When: Sunday, August 2, 2015
Where: Farmer's Market Site, Skowhegan, Maine
(Somerset Gristmill on corner of Court and High streets behind Hight Chevrolet)
Race time: 7:30 a.m.
Registration begins at: 6 a.m. (pre-registration available, download form below)

For more info:
rpr5k.weebly.com
Kate Cooley (207) 416-5426 or yiddlek@hotmail.com
Kassie Dwyer (207) 356-7082 or LoveMoo11@gmail.com

Register Today (print and mail in PDF below):
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Now in its third year, the Quarry Road Summer Race Series kicks off on Tuesday, June 2, at 6 p.m. with a 3K trail race. This fun, family-friendly race series is open to runners of all ages and abilities. Register now.

The Tuesday night, trail running series features nine races of alternating 3K, 5K, and 8K lengths at Waterville's Quarry Road Recreation Area. Each week there will be prizes for the top male and female finishers, as well as raffle prizes for all participating runners, thanks to local sponsors. 

A free Kids Fun Run of approximately 1K will be held for children 12 and under at 5:30 p.m. before each race. 

Register Today! 
Runners can pre-register online for the entire Quarry Road Summer Race series by Monday, June 1, or by hard copy until the first race of the series on June 2. Registration for the series is $45 and includes entry to all nine races and a Summer Race Series Tech Tee ($20 value). Day-of, single race registration is $5 and opens at 5 p.m.

Series Winners
Join fellow Central Maine runners for a single race or participate in the series all summer long for the series title. Run each of the three Quarry Road race distances (3K, 5K, 8K) in the series and you'll be eligible for the overall series title and age group awards. Your fastest time in each distance will determine your cumulative series time. 

Want even more local trail running? Run each Quarry Road race distance and three 5Ks at Augusta's Bond Brook 5K summer trail series and you're eligible to win the overall Central Maine Trail Challenge.

Proceeds from the Quarry Road Summer Race Series go to support the Boys & Girls Clubs and YMCA of Greater Waterville.

2015 Quarry Road Race Series

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Races start at 6 p.m. on Tuesday nights. Registration opens at 5 p.m. Kids Fun Run starts at 5:30 p.m. 
Weekly race sponsors listed below.
  • June 2 — 3K 
    (The End Zone)
  • June 9 — 5K 
    (Downtown Smoothie)
  • June 16 — NO RACE, off week
    (Striders members, join us for a club social 5-7 p.m.)
  • June 23 — 8K 
    (Big G's Deli)
  • June 30 — 3K
    (It's A Good Pizza)
  • July 7 — NO RACE, off week
  • July 14 — 5K
    (The End Zone)
  • July 21 — 8K
    (Barrels Market)
  • July 28 — NO RACE, off week
  • August 4 — 3K
    (Selah Tea)
  • August 11 — 5K
    (Grammy Kay's)
  • August 18 — NO RACE, off week
  • August 25 — 8K and Series Awards
    (The End Zone)
  • September 1 — Make Up (If necessary)
Race distances are subject to change based on weather and trail conditions.
For more info visit www.quarryroadraces.com
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Congratulations to Jimmy Minieri (22:48) and Stephanie LeBlanc (25:07) who led the pack to win the HVWA and L.N. Clark Inspiration Network Run/Walk for Life 5K. The race was held May 9 in Waterville and started at Thomas College.

The 5th annual event benefited Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area, which serves 27 communities in Central Maine and  provide non-medical support to individuals and their families during the last phases of life. The race also benefited the L.N. Clark Inspiration Network, which helps Maine cancer patients and their families.

Thanks to everyone who came out to support this Striders race organized by long-time club members and race directors Jerry Saint Amand and Donnajean Pohlman.

Run/Walk for Life 5K Results
May 9, 2015 (Thomas College, Waterville)

Place      Time                Name                                   Age        Sex
  1.       22:48              Jimmy Minieri                  15          M
  2.       24:49              Joe Minieri                          46          M
  3.       25:07              Stephanie LeBlanc          46          F
  4.       25:42              Daniel Buck                        41          M
  5.       25:48              Deanna Sawtelle               29           F
  6.       26:48              Holly Wentworth               18          F
  7.       26:49              Kevin Wentworth              48          M
  8.       26:59              Marc Maheu                      54          M
  9.       27:02              David Benn                        69          M
  10.       27:03              John Reynolds                   23          M
  11.       28:43              Steve Carter                      45          M
  12.       28:59              Kyle Keenan                      20          M
  13.       29:08              Tia Timmins                      36          F
  14.       29:09              Erin King                            31          F
  15.       30:08              Ronald Baines                  58          M
  16.       30:46              Emily Gribben                  26          F
  17.       31:25              Adam Lemieux                48          M
  18.       31:46              Eric Thomas                     59          M
  19.       31:58              Bruce White                                   M
  20.       32:23              Stephanie Walsh             47          F
  21.       32:33              Jim Moore                        71          M
  22.       32:41              Heather Fuller                 32          F
  23.       32:49              Brittany Locke                 24          F
  24.       34:58              Mark Jose                         65          M
  25.       36:38             Barb Wentworth              47          F
  26.       37:03             Kiecia Blaisdell                 36          F
  27.       39:15             Taylor Hart                       27          F
  28.       45:40             Barbara Covey                 65          F
  29.       45:42             Anna Pelotte                    21          F
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The 5th annual Run/Walk for Life 5K will be held Saturday, May 9, at 9 a.m. at Thomas College. 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 will be from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. The race starts at 9 a.m. and begins and ends at Thomas College in Waterville (180 West River Road).

Long-time Strider club members Jerry Saint Amand and Donna Jean Pohlman are the race directors.

There is a registration discount for current Striders members in advance or on the day of: 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.
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Congratulations to Ron Peck (30:43) and Rosalea Kimball (35:28), the first male and female finishers at the Quarry Snow Shuffle 5K on Sunday, February 22. The first annual race, held at Waterville's Quarry Road Recreation Area, was put on by Gines Satchithanandam and benefited WinterKids.
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Quarry Snow Shuffle 5K Snowshoe
February 22, 2015

Place      Name                     Sex       Age         Team                                           Time
  1. Ron Peck                      M         39          Central Maine Striders           30:43
  2. Ryan Triffit                   M         40          Trail Monster Running           33:23
  3. Rosalea Kimball          F          43                                                             35:28
  4. Sean Case                    M         46          Trail Monster Running           36:14
  5. Chris Poirier                M         41                                                             39:37
  6. Sarah Reynolds           F          35                                                             39:47
  7. Anne Charles               F          39                                                             41:12
  8. Gretchen Morrow       F          30                                                             43:36
  9. Karen Gross                 F          57                                                             45:23
  10. Carmel Collins              F         52                                                             48:14
  11. Craig Jackson               M        43                                                             50:47
  12. Hannah Raymond       F         30                                                             51:32
  13. Rozlyn Poray                F         27           Maineacs                                 56:09
  14. Chelsea Atkinson        F         29                                                             56:09
  15. Alissa Roy                     F         38                                                             56:39
  16. Shelley Doak                F         58                                                            1:19:45
  17. Jan Tricarico                 F         55                                                             1:19:45
  18. Tracey Roberts            F         48                                                             1:19:45
  19. Deborah Mailhot         F         56                                                            1:19:45
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Join fellow club members and other winter runners for an invigorating run at the Quarry Snow Shuffle Snowshoe 5K and 1-mile family fun run/walk on Sunday, February 22. 

Race registration for the 5K is just $15 (20% off for Striders with promo code CMS15) and benefits WinterKids. The fun run/walk is free.

Quarry Snow Shuffle Snowshoe 5K
Sunday, February 22
9:30 a.m. Family Fun 1-mile run/walk
10 a.m. Snowshoe 5K
Quarry Road Recreation Area (Waterville)
http://www.makeithappengroup.org/

Some loaner snowshoes will be available on a first come basis, thanks to Dion Snowshoes and Colby Outing Club. 

Register ($15) for the Snow Shuffle at http://www.runreg.com/qss
Strider members get 20 percent off with promo code CMS15.

To volunteer, or for more event info, please contact race director Gines Satchi: gines@makeithappengroup.org

All event proceeds go to WinterKids, which helps families, schools, and communities across Maine, get kids outside and active.
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Congratulations to the 2014 winners of the Quarry Road Summer Race Series. David Currier (fourth from left above) was the overall male winner with a total time of 59:30 over the 3K, 5K, and 8K distances. Rosalea Kimball (third from left above) was the overall female winner with a total time of 1:09:53. 

Thanks to Patrick Guerette (above left), all the weekly race volunteers, and everyone who came out to race the trails this summer.

Overall Winners
(combined 3K, 5K, 8K times):
  • David Currier (59:30)
  • Rosalea Kimball (1:09:53)

Age Group Winners:
(combined 3K, 5K, 8K times):
  • 14 & Under Female: Cecilia Morin (1:22:25)
  • 14 & Under Male: Nick Dall (1:07:25)
  • 15 to 19 Female: Kathy Lipshultz (1:33:43)
  • 20-29 Female: Emilie Knight (1:20:42)
  • 20-29 Male:  Samuel Redstone (1:04:45)
  • 30-39 Female: Linnea Morrison (1:19:26)
  • 30-39 Male: Ron Peck (1:02:09)
  • 40-49 Female: Tracy Cote (1:17:17)
  • 40-49 Male: Greg Goodhue (1:03:42)
  • 50+ Female: Julie Millard (1:21:12)
  • 50+ Male: Brian Morin (1:08:50)

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Great job to all the kids who participated in our weekly fun runs!