Mother's Day Six Hour Race
Sunday May 8, 2005
Held at Bradley Palmer State Park, Topsfield, Mass.
Mother's Day Run/Walk Success
The 11th edition of the Topsfield 6 - Hour Run/ Walk for Breast Cancer took place once again. The fundraiser is
annually held at Bradley Palmer State Park and raises funds for The Hunt Breast Center. The day was cool with
light rain and wind but the 3 mile loop was in good shape and the runners and walkers enjoyed the event. $5,500
has been raised through pledges and contributions to fight breast cancer. Many thanks go out to the park officials
and volunteers of Gil's Athletic Club, who host the event. A plaque was presented to Vicki Blais, co-Race Director
for 10 years of dedicated service to the event. She has turned over the reins to her daughter, Amy.
The run was won by Jim Miller of Essex Junction, Vermont, running 45 miles in the 6 hour time frame. On the female
side G.A.C. club member Lori Lebel of Danvers, MA ran 37 miles to take the victory. Lori is training for Vermont City
Marathon as well as the Vermont 100 Mile run, which benefits the Vermont Adaptive Sports Programs.
The walkers did not let the weather impede them; some completed the loop 5 times in preparation for a 3 day walk for
breast cancer research.
Contributions are still being accepted in any amount made out to the Hunt Breast Center or G.A.C.;
mail to Gil's Grocery, 26 Main St., Topsfield, MA 01983.
Thank you for another great year.
Co-Race Directors:
Jim Gilford
Amy Blais
Complete Results for all finishers of 26 Miles or greater
Place Name Age State Miles
1 Jim Miller VT 45
2 Robert Jackman 22 RI 44
3 Richard Collins 48 ME 41
4 James Gawle 53 MA 39
5 Lori Lebel F 32 MA 37
6 Ken Lemerise 54 MA 37
7 Craig Wilson 56 ME 36
8 Norm Sheppard 47 MA 36
9 Steven Sweeney 50 NY 36
10 John Carey 43 MA 36
11 Lisa Mentzer F 36 MA 35
12 Joe Hayes 56 ME 35
13 Aimee Jefferson F 32 MA 34
14 Lee Dickey 51 MA 34
15 Amy Blais F 27 MA 33
16 Mike Bouscaren 58 MA 31
17 Andrew Tripp 35 MA 30
18 Ed Mulvey 46 MA 30
19 Ray Charbonneau 43 MA 30
20 Joe Milligan 70 MA 30
21 Damon Lease 43 VT 30
22 Kenny Rogers 51 MA 28
23 Randy Wetzel 40 MA 27
24 Randy Witlicki 48 VT 27
25 Jason Howard 51 CT 27
26 Richard Fedion 71 NH 27
27 Dave Barker 66 CT 26