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Road race registers 1956, rain does not dampen spirits

June 22, 2017 by Fairhave Neighborhood News

Dennis Howland pushes his son Adam Howland over the finish line in 38:27. Photo by Beth David.

 

By Beth David, Editor

Almost 2,000 runners registered, and more than 1,700 showed up and finished under the threat of cloudy skies on Sunday, 6/18, for the 42nd annual Father’s Day Road Race in Fairhaven.

Ryan Gordon clearly beats out his dad, Richard Gordon, by .3 of a second, 42.50.5 to 42.50.8. Photo by Beth David.

At first, it looked like the rain would hold out, then a gentle summer rain christened the race at the beginning. About a half-hour in, the s

Zam’ya Bartolomey, of New Bedford, apparently does not think the rain is wet anough as she crosses the fniish line in 46:28 at the 42nd Annual Fairhaven Fathers’ Day Road Race on Sunday, 6/18 at Hastings Middle School. Photo by Beth David.

kies opened up and dropped rain like a giant bucket, and lasted for about 10 minutes. It did not seem to stop anyone, though. It even added to the festive mood for some.

The Road Race supports scholar­ships and donates money to a variety of civic and nonprofit groups in the area, including police and fire, food pantries, the senior center and other groups. Last year the race donated $23.400 to local organizations.

Click here to download the entire 6/22/17 issue: 06-22-17 RoadRace

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