Families Rambled Today!

The sun was shining and families came out for the 8th Annual Station Loop Ramble! In some cases it was the parents cheering on their youngsters; in other cases is was the youngsters cheering on the parents; and there were a number of families where everyone was running or walking. With many choices, there are lots of options! Whether it’s one mile, 5k or 5 miles, there’s something for everyone.

There are so many people to thank for having a terrific Station Loop Ramble. First, is the participants and their families. Second, is the wonderful group of volunteers that plan and run this terrific family-friendly event. Third, are our corporate sponsors, including the Gold level sponsors: Atlantic Capital Strategies, Senator Stephen Brewer, Hardwick Sugar Shack. The Silver level sponsors: Bell & Hudson Insurance, Rose 32 Bread, Kip’s Christmas Tree Farm, Raitto Engineering, Craig Della Penna – Realtor, Hardwick Kiln, and Country Bank. The Bronze level sponsors: Lost Towns Brewing, Flexcon, Barton Associates, Landry & Meilus, R.N. Glidden Landscaping, Reed’s Country Store, E.P. Wine, Quirk Wire, Sherman Oil, Hardwick Farmer’s Coop, Cornerstone Bank, Dunkin Donuts Ware, and Hannafords. Fourth, are the donors of prizes for the runners, including: Hardwick Farmer’s Coop, Petersham Country Store, Angel Nail Salon, Komenda Apiary, Dunkin Donuts Ware, Mexicali Restaurant, Big Y, Subway North Brookfield, Barre Gazette, Hardwick House of Pizza, Claudia Broschart cookies and Clover Hill Farm. Fifth, we had a special appearance from Senator Anne Gobi, who gave two gift subscriptions to the National Geographic Kid’s Magazine as a special prize to two young runners. Thank you Anne!

Below are race results for the Kid’s One Mile, 5 mile classic and 5k run/walk.