June 21, 2019 - Submitted by Linda Desjardins. This low-key relay race takes in an unusual two-mile course around the campus of Beverly High School. It starts on the track for a half lap then moves outside the track to a grassy area (which for the race was soggy, soggy , soggy), and then to the back of the property, around the baseball field backstop, out to the … [Read more...] about Fourth Annual Beverly Relays
Race Info & Recaps
Louise Rossetti 5K Road Race
June 12, 2019 - Submitted by Linda Desjardins: If it’s mid-June, it’s time for the traditional Louise Rossetti all-women 5K road race in Beverly. The race in Louise’s name honors the memory of a north shore running legend and is a must-run race for many women from the North Shore area and beyond. The course is lovely. It starts at beautiful Lynch Park and … [Read more...] about Louise Rossetti 5K Road Race
Chelsea Chase 5K – 2019
Recap by Linda Desjardins - After weeks of unseasonable weather, clouds, rain, cold, wind, and fog, the weather for the Chelsea Chase was just delectable! It was right around 60 degrees with low humidity, sunshine and the 15mph wind was perfect for cooling runners off as they ran. This race, organized by the Chelsea Police Department, supports the Chelsea Relief Police … [Read more...] about Chelsea Chase 5K – 2019
2019 Boston Marathon
First North Shore Strider finisher for the 2019 Boston Marathon was Ruth Bossler! Great job by all runners! Great job by all water station and other workers helping to make Boston the best marathon in the world. Thanks to Bryan Cunningham for the great images of the race this year! NameTimePacePlaceAge GroupRuth Bossler3:49:168:45234thW50-54Siobhan … [Read more...] about 2019 Boston Marathon
Firefighter Rice Memorial 5K
Peabody, MA, April 6, 2019 Write-up by Mike Pelletier. Only three North Shore Striders competed in 2019, but the results were impressive as Tom and Cheryl medaled and Sally was in the top half of her age group: OA PlaceAge GroupTime46Tom McMahon1st/3M606927:1688Sally Fowler6th/16F505933:09115Cheryl Welsh3rd/3F606937:04 … [Read more...] about Firefighter Rice Memorial 5K