Races draw thousands across multiple regions

Community road races drew runners for competition, charity and remembrance across several locations. The Standalone 10K in Letchworth brought in 1,187 finishers, with Tom Chandler and Freya Weddell winning the men’s and women’s races; host club North Herts Road Runners also claimed the men’s team title. In Calgary, more than 5,000 people joined the CIBC Run for the Cure, raising about $1.1 million for breast cancer research and support services. Green Bay’s Bellin Women’s Half Marathon and 5K crowned Amanda Morgan and Nicole Strutz as their respective winners. Bar Harbor’s inclusive Run, Walk, Wag 5K honored former Island Connections staffer Mary Parker and supported the organization’s work. Bermuda’s PartnerRe Women’s 5K Run and Walk had registered more than 500 participants, with proceeds benefiting the Bermuda Education Network.