Race start at 9:30.
This year's top runners:
Todd Forselius 18:25
Eric Shrayer 19:39
Roger Gosciminski 20:35
Madelyn Germain 21:47
Julie Richer 23:02
Amelia Germain 23:57
Thanks for a great event!
Manchaug Pond’s 5K Run and 3K Health Walk
Run, Walk, or Cheer’ em on!
Saturday, October 20, 2018
To benefit Manchaug Pond and its watershed, through the work of the Manchaug Pond Foundation.
Check back to Register for 2019!
- Minimum $15 donation/fee to qualify for runners raffle entry, prizes and race day t-shirt.
- Register by October 1st for a free race t-shirt online or send your registration form and tax-deductible donation to MPF, P.O. Box 154, Manchaug, MA 01526. Checks payable to MPF.
- Late registration and race day registrations are NOT guaranteed to receive a The Dam Race t-shirts. MPF Gear will be on sale on race day.
- Race Day registration opens at 8:30 a.m.
- Race start at 9:30 a.m.
The DAM Race 3L Run 3K health Walk 2017
Sponsor and Donate!
PLATINUM ~ $500 Contribution
Be our main sponsor!- Sponsor name and/or logo prominently displayed on Manchaug Pond Foundation website race front page with link to the sponsor’s website.
- Sponsor name and/or logo displayed on start/finish line banner.
- Sponsor name and/or logo printed on race t-shirt.
- Special recognition in post-race website and newsletter articles.
GOLD ~ $250 Contribution
- Sponsor name and/or logo prominently displayed on website race page.
- Sponsor name and/or logo printed on race t-shirt.
- Special recognition in post-race website and newsletter article.
SILVER ~ $100 Contribution
- You, your family or business’ name printed on race t-shirt;
- Special recognition in post-race website and newsletter article.
Sign up as a race sponsor online, contact us about your donation, or send your sponsorship information to MPF, P. O. Box 154, Manchaug MA 01526-0154.
Raffle Prize Donation
Donate for our runners’ raffles: a raffle basket, gift card, your product or a gift certificate for your service.
We will give you:
- Special recognition in post-race website and newsletter article.
- Your name on our runners t-shirt if the value is $100 or more.
Join Our Growing
List of Sponsors!
Businesses, individuals, families, clubs ... Sponsor here.
Platinum Level ~ $500
Gold Level ~ $250
TOM BERKOWITZ TRUCKING
STEVE BLOEM'S AUTO REPAIR
PAUL & PAULINE BOUTIETTE
GROWING FOOTPRINTS EDUCATION CENTER
The GODAIRE Family
HAZARD MARINE
KING'S FAMILY CAMPING
McGOVERN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
OLD HOLBROOK PLACE
PUTNAM SHEET METAL
The SHRAYER Family
Silver Level ~ $100
DeMEO PAINTING ~ The BICKFORD Family ~ The BOLTRUCZYK Family ~ The BRONSON Family ~ The CHARPENTIER FAMILY
The EKLUND Family ~ The LANGLOIS Family ~ The LIMANEK Family ~ The MOSHER Family ~ The SCHMIDT Family
Sponsorships must be received by October 1st to be included on the race t-shirt.
To visit a sponsor’s website just hover and click!
Register ~ Sponsor ~ Volunteer
REGISTER: To participate as a runner or walker and be eligible for the runners raffle and prizes, register online or by mail your registration form and $15 registration donation to MPF, P. O. Box 154, Manchaug MA 01526-0154
SPONSOR: Sign up as a race sponsor online or send in your sponsorship form to MPF, P. O. Box 154, Manchaug MA 01526-0154
VOLUNTEER: To volunteer as a road marshal, parking attendant, or help with registration, contact us today! Hang a poster in your office, local business or town library!
Run, Walk, Cheer ’em on!
The Race
Run, walk or cheer ’em on! for this 5K Road Race and 3K Walk event to benefit the Manchaug Pond Foundation.
- Runners, walkers, and strollers welcome! Rain or shine. Please, no headphones.
- Parking at the Start/Finish line beginning at 8:00 AM at 19 Holt Road, Sutton, Massachusetts.
- Registration begins at 8:30 AM at the start.
- Race starts at 9:30 AM at the starting line at 19 Holt Road, Sutton.
- Timing and scoring
To participate as a runner or walker register online or by mail sending in your completed registration form, $15 registration fee/donation to MPF, P. O. Box 154, Manchaug MA 01526-0154.
See below if you would like to sponsor getting your name on the race day t-shirt! Individual, family and company sponsorships are available so sign up online today or by mail!
To volunteer, contact us today! Be a road marshal and help cheer ’em on!
Awards
Overall top three winners in both gender categories:
First place ~ Second place ~ Third place
The Course
- 5K (3.1 mile) course for runners and 3K (1.86 mile) course for walkers. Well-monitored by numerous course volunteers along the way and at every turn.
- One WATER STATION on the course roadside near YMCA Camp Blanchard and another at the Finish Line.
- RESTROOMS available at the start/finish and on the course.
THE DAM RACE is a 5K (3.1 mile) course for runners that takes participants for a scenic trek along the eastern shore and roadsides of Manchaug Pond. Walkers will enjoy a 3K (1.9 mile) route. The start and finish line at 19 Holt Road in Sutton offers ample parking for contestants and spectators. There will be a turn-around location mid-race, where volunteers will control traffic and ensure safety. Prizes and refreshments post-race!
Directions and Parking
TO RACE DAY PARKING & STARTING LINE at 19 Holt Road, Sutton, Massachusetts
From Route 395 North or South: Take Oxford exit 4A, Sutton Ave, Sutton. Stay on Sutton Ave., which becomes Central Turnpike in Sutton, for approximately 3.8 miles. Turn right onto Manchaug Road. (There are signs for the various campgrounds at this turn). Follow Manchaug Road for approximately 2.3 miles staying to the right continuing onto Torrey Road. Stay on Torrey for .4 miles. After going over the dam, turn right onto Holt Road. Follow for 0.2 miles to 19 Holt Rd on the left.
Parking attendants will be available to assist you.
The DAM Race 2017!
Congratulations and thank you to all who participated, volunteered and sponsored making The DAM Race a great community event !
OUR TOP RUNNERS!
Men’s
First Place: Luke Legendre 19:23
Second Place: Eric Shrayer 20:04
Third Place: Alex Blakeslee 23:17
Women’s
First Place: Jacqueline Shakar 21:42
Second Place: Nancy Ryan 22:32
Third Place: Kyla Hatch 23:38
Runner times:
19:23 Luke Legendre 20:04 Eric Shrayer 21:42 Jacqueline Shakar 22:32 Nancy Ryan 23:17 Alex Blakeslee 23:38 Kyla Hatch 23:43 Keith Shrayer 24:04 Howard Bottomly 24:36 Madelyn Germaine 24:37 Jeff Blakeslee 25:01 Scott O’Toole 25:57 Amelia Germaine 26:20 Patty Frankian 26:24 Cynthia Germaine 26:31 Caitlin Shannon 26:44 Karen Shrayer 26:52 Heather Lichwala 27:41 Jillian Bronson 29:17 Nicole Grant 29:33 Angela Prizio 29:34 Korinne Hadad 29:54 Kelly DeMeo 29:56 Kelly DeMeo 30:17 Dan Kessler 31:35 Brandon Brower 31:38 Monica Luchini 32:35 Jessica Britnell 32:38 Kelly DeMeo 32:39 Kelly DeMeo 33:55 Julien Kruzcek
For more photos see our ManchaugPond.org home page and #thedamrace #manchaugpond on social media.
Manchaug Pond’s 5K Run and 3K Health Walk
Run, Walk, or Cheer’ em on!
Saturday, October 14, 2017
Registration opens at 8:30 with race start at 9:30.
To benefit the 380 acre public lake, Manchaug Pond and its watershed, through the work of the Manchaug Pond Foundation.
Glimpses of Past Events:
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Support Our Sponsors!
We thank the many community business, families and individuals who supported this event! Please give them your business and thank them for sponsoring the Manchaug Pond Foundation!
Click the logos of our Platinum Sponsors to visit their website.