THOMASTON —This past Sunday, 123 people got “Back on the Support Trekkers,” running or walking the race, which was held both virtually and in-person.

It was the largest race on record for Thomaston Trek and many participants remarked on how great it was to be together again, according to a news release. 

Virtual racers were able to join in at the same time, as Trekkers livestreamed the starting horn on their Facebook page.

It quickly turned into a sweltering hot day, but the general vibe was cool and cheerful, as people gathered under the shade trees by the parking lot, the release stated. The sunny day quickly turned hot, reaching over 80 degrees for the first time in 2021.

Once the race was started, in-person racers took to the historic streets of Thomaston, starting and finishing at the Thomaston Academy Building.

Two barefoot runners bravely endured the hot pavement and all were cheered on by the volunteers who held up hand-drawn posters to encourage racers. Water stations were provided during the race and at the end.

Thomaston’s own Flipside Coffee generously 150 muffins and coffee, which racers enjoyed as they gathered to hear announcements and prizes. Top finishers received buttons and gift cards to Maine Sport Outfitters (who also generously donated to support the race.)

RESULTS

Prizes were given to:

Thomas Meehan of Portland who came in first overall for the 5K run and the 18+ category, finishing in 21:02

Siena Scordino of Rockport as the first female 5k finisher (3^rd overall) at 22:19

Joey Scordino of Rockport won the under 18 Male category at 27:15,

Jala Tooley of Camden clocked in at 24:05 and was the fastest over 18 female finisher.

Virtual finishers included top finisher Jaime Gregory of South Thomaston at 30:00, Maggie Gregory of South Thomaston at 32:31, and Chase Gregory of South Thomaston at 34:00.

Overall Finishers:

1 Thomas Meehan, 33 M, Portland, ME 21:02
2 Barry McMaster, 49 M, Darien CT, 21:25
3 Siena Scordino, 12 F, Rockport ME, 22:19
4 Jonathan Cashimer, 36 M, Tenants Harbor ME, 23:56
5 Adam Berkenbile, 40 M, Rockland ME, 24:01
6 Jala Tooley, 41 F, Camden ME, 24:05
7 Cassie Middleton, 14 F, Camden ME, 24:06
8 Steve Cartwright, 69 M, Tenants Harbor ME, 24:37
9 Sienna Barstow, 25 F, Thomaston ME, 25:28
10 Shane Riley, 47 M, Thomaston ME, 26:22
11 Lola Black, 13 F, Camden ME, 26:35
12 Mary Middleton, 44 F, Camden ME, 26:51
13 Scott Layton, 45 M, Rockport ME, 26:53
14 Dale Turner, 65 M, Waldoboro ME, 26:57
15 Scott Sell, 38 M, Rockland ME, 27:00
16 Joey Scordino, 10 M, Rockport ME, 27:15
17 Deklin Fitzgerald, 17 M, Rockland ME, 27:42
18 Alex Barstow, 22 F , Thomaston ME, 28:14
19 Laura Buxbaum, 62 F, Waldoboro ME, 29:00
20 Alden Wadsworth, 24 M, Rockland ME, 29:26
21 Karly Robinson, 24 F, Rockland ME, 29:29
22 Andrea York, 34 F, No. Hollywood CA, 30:27
23 Ruth Jahn, 40 F, Hope ME, 30:29
24 Mary Smith, 55 F, Cushing ME, 31:00
25 Jody Dinsmore, 48 F, Union ME, 34:10
26 Julieth Laaka, 34 F, Portland ME, 34:35
27 Reade Brower, 64 M, Rockland ME, 34:37
28 Amy Beers, 58 F, Thomaston ME, 35:57
29 Laura Miller, 42 F, Thomaston ME, 37:15
30 Julie Sirois, 34 F, Tenants Harbor ME, 38:14
31 Mason Read, 11 M, Castine ME, 41:10
32 Lisa Read, 45 F, Castine ME, 42:50
33 Isabella Grey, 14 F, Rockland ME, 43:05
34 Trinity Delaney, 13 F, Tenants Harbor ME, 43:16
35 Shaina McKenney, 36 F, Tenants Harbor ME, 43:20
36 Diane Davis, 51 F, Augusta ME, 43:24
37 Cheryl Stone, 46 F, Waldoboro ME, 45:56
38 Leif Gentalen, 12 M, Tenants Harbor ME, 47:13
39 Donovan Guptill, 12 M, Rockland ME, 47:18
40 Dan Guptill, 55 M, Rockland ME, 47:20
41 Maria Protheroe, 17 F, South Thomaston ME, 47:29
42 Sophia Protheroe, 14 F, South Thomaston ME, 47:30
43 Candy Hutchison, 71 F, Rockport ME, 50:45
44 Pearl Hedstrom, 13 F, Camden ME, 53:55
45 Reygan Emery, 13 F, Camden ME, 53:57
46 Thomas Hedstrom, 46 M, Camden ME, 56:14
47 Ellen Spring, 68 F, Thomaston ME, 57:05
48 Timothy Watts, 14 M, Rockland ME, 57:56

In Person Walk

1 Ian Erickson, 44 M, Thomaston ME, 42:39
2 Christian Cates-Wright, 22 M, Camden ME, 44:47
3 Linda Butler, 67 F, Thomaston ME, 46:23
4 Leah Nickerson, 22 F, Owls Head ME, 47:33
5 Mariah Lussier, 22 F, Owls Head ME, 47:34
6 Amy Palmer, 50 F, Tenants Harbor ME, 48:22
7 Dylan Chiaramonte, 13 M, Thomaston ME, 48:46
8 Jeremy Alley, 50 M, South Thomaston ME, 51:45
9 Kevin Beers, 68 M, Thomaston ME, 52:14
10 Norman Hutchison, 72 M, Rockport ME, 53:01
11 Evan Riley, 13 M, Thomaston ME, 53:30
12 Morgan Erickson, 12 F, Thomaston ME, 53:33
13 Isabelle Tyler, 12 F, Rockland ME, 53:35
14 Kamrynee Jones , 22 F, Owls Head ME, 54:23
15 Jennifer Chipman, 58 F, Rockland ME, 55:25
16 Gavin Elliott, 22 M, Owls Head ME, 55:27
17 Finn Eddy, 10 M, Thomaston ME, 55:37
18 Chris Eddy, 40 M, Thomaston ME, 55:39
19 Erin Hustus, 41 F, Rockland ME, 57:08
20 Teagan Cottle, 13 M, Thomaston ME, 57:10
21 Erica Cottle, 33 F, Thomaston ME, 57:23
22 Bill Darge, 54 M, Rockland ME, 57:27
23 Tiffany Darge, 48 F, Rockland ME, 57:37
24 Geneva Alley, 15 F, South Thomaston ME, 57:39
25 Kaylee Chiaramonte, 14 F, Thomaston ME, 57:53
26 Parker Darge, 14 M, Rockland ME, 1:01:43
27 Ainslee Riley, 44 F, Thomaston ME, 1:02:13
28 Liam Riley, 10 M, Thomaston ME, 1:02:20
29 Dyane Mohr, 74 F, Camden ME, 1:02:45
30 Ashley Griffin, 37 F, Thomaston ME, 1:02:46
31 Debbie Tyler , 41 F, Rockland ME, 1:02:47
32 Janelle Eddy, 43 F, Thomaston ME, 1:03:08
33 Caleb O'Clair, 13 M, Thomaston ME, 1:05:17
34 Jude Risteen, 12 M, Rockland ME, 1:05:22
35 Reece Eddy, 13 M, Thomaston ME, 1:09:19
36 Jack Carpenter, 84 M, Rockland ME, 1:09:57
37 Jesse Risteen, 43 M, Rockland ME, 1:10:05
38 Liam Risteen, 15 M, Rockland ME, 1:10:07

This community event is made possible by the support of local businesses, including lead sponsors, First National Bank and First National Wealth Management, Fuller Chevrolet, Maine Coast Petroleum Inc., Central Maine Power, Adventure Advertising, naretiv, Horch Roofing and Advocate supporter, O’Hara Corporation. Trekkers would also like to thank for donations: Poland Springs and Flipside Coffee. 

“With all that support, there are so many people to thank, including all our volunteers, Thomaston Academy for allowing us the space to host, naretiv and KDK printing for t-shirts and signage, and everyone who help make this event as great,” said Trekkers, in a news release. “Special recognition goes to Jamie Camber, Finance Director who coordinated the event.”