It was a sunny Saturday morning as runners took their mark at the start of the Annual Beach to Beacon on August 3. The Beach to Beacon was created in 1984 by Maine native and Olympic Champion Joan Benoit-Samuelson to realize her vision of having an International race in her home state. Each year, in addition to the winnings for top runners, a $30,000 donation is given to a local charity by the TD Charitable Foundation.
Many Gorham runners participated in the event, with this year’s beneficiary being the Telling Room. The Telling Room is a nonprofit organization that believes the power of creative expression can change communities and prepare youth for future success by building confidence, strengthening literacy skills, and providing real audiences for their students. Check out the Gorham results here.
Photo credit Kristin TugmanKate Tugman (GHS ’19) placed second in the Beach to Beacon High School Mile with a time of 5:36:4. Maine’s top high school runners raced in the competitive one-mile race at Fort Williams in Cape Elizabeth on August 2. Tugman, along with her teammate Iris Kitchen (GHS ’19), who placed 7th, had the opportunity to interact with elite athletes during the event.