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New Balance Falmouth Road Race Registration Open for Residents Until May 7
Falmouth, MA (May 1, 2018)—Registration is now open for the 46th running of the New Balance Falmouth Road Race, set for August 19.
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Falmouth Road Race, Inc. Awards $83,350 in Community Grants
FALMOUTH, MA (January 10, 2018)—Eight non-profit groups have been awarded a total of $83,350 in grants as part of the latest semi-annual series of donations by Falmouth Road Race, Inc., the organization announced last night.
read moreGeoff Nickerson Elected President of Falmouth Road Race, Inc.
FALMOUTH, MA (December 12, 2017)—Geoff Nickerson, a member of the Falmouth Road Race., Inc., board of directors since 2011, has been named its new president, the organization announced today. He succeeds Scott Ghelfi, who has served in that role for the past six years.
read moreFalmouth Road Race, Inc. Adds a New Charitable Program for 2018
The “Tommy Leonard Charitable Fund—Nonprofit of the Month” program each month in 2018 will award one local nonprofit organization a $2500 gift to carry forth the philanthropic spirit of Leonard, who founded the race in 1973 to raise funds for the Falmouth High School girls’ track team and co-founded the Falmouth Walk in 1991.
read moreAge-Group Winners for 2017 Honored by New Balance Falmouth Road Race
Michael Stone, Sandee Parkinson Win Margaret Bradley Award as Top Finishers from Falmouth
FALMOUTH, MA (September 27, 2017)—Dozens of top age-group runners, from 13 to 87 years old, were celebrated Tuesday night at the fifth-annual New Balance Falmouth Road Race Awards and Recognition Reception, held at the Coonamessett Inn.
read moreStephen Sambu Makes History at 45th Running of New Balance Falmouth Road Race
Caroline Chepkoech wins “Countdown;” McFadden and Romanchuk are Wheelchair Champions
FALMOUTH, MA (August 20, 2017)—In the closest finish in New Balance Falmouth Road Race history, three-time defending champion Stephen Sambu of Kenya held off the USA’s Leonard Korir at the tape to become the first male runner ever to win this race four times.
read more2-Time Olympic Medalist Nick Willis to Headline Aetna Falmouth Elite Mile
Craig Engels Also Set; Katie Mackey to Seek 4th Win on New Balance Falmouth Road Race Weekend
FALMOUTH, MA (August 14, 2017)—Nick Willis, the two-time Olympic medalist at 1500 meters, and three-time winner Katie Mackey will headline the fields for the Aetna Falmouth Elite Mile on August 19, organizers have announced.
read moreMike Griffin, Grace Connolly Win Tommy Cochary High School Mile
Top Massachusetts HS Milers Faced Off on New Balance Falmouth Road Race Weekend
FALMOUTH, MA (August 19, 2017)—The 2017 Tommy Cochary High School Mile featured some of the biggest names in boys’ and girls’ high school track in Massachusetts, and the races did not disappoint.
read moreDefending Champs Return to 45th Running of New Balance Falmouth Road Race
Stephen Sambu Seeks to Become First Man to Win 4 Times; Caroline Chepkoech Wants “Countdown” Repeat FALMOUTH, MA (August 10, 2017)—Defending champions Stephen Sambu and Caroline Chepkoech lead the elite fields for the 45th running of the New Balance Falmouth Road Race...
read more2-Time Olympic Medalist Nick Willis to Headline Aetna Falmouth Elite Mile
Craig Engels Also Set; Katie Mackey to Seek 4th Win on New Balance Falmouth Road Race Weekend FALMOUTH, MA (August 14, 2017)—Nick Willis, the two-time Olympic medalist at 1500 meters, and three-time winner Katie Mackey will headline the fields for the Aetna Falmouth...
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