“At about the 9th bridge, runners have about 2 minutes left to the pavement approaching Panorama Park and the finish. Various stages of fatigue and emotions lead them to the last steep decline on steps that replaced the traditional roots and rocks. The added challenge is all the hiker traffic....
Cleveland Dam aid station and checkpoint is mid-point of the race. Runners are cheered on by family, friends and spectators before heading up Nancy Greene Way. VFK race day photos from Cleveland Dam can be found in this photo album. Note: The proceeds of all photo purchase are donated to...
“This location represents one of the steeper climbs about half way up Black Mountain. Heads are generally down as runners struggle to reach more level ground. One runner asked how I got there and I wasn’t quick enough with the answer; “You didn’t know there is a tram?” … Ron...
Rejuvenated with a sponge bath, freezies, pickle juice martinis, coke shots and other salty treats found at Hyannis MASH aid station, the runners started the uphill journey to the quad depleting Seymour Grind. Karen Chow’s race day photos from the forest around Hyannis aid station are in this photo album....
“Racers can be excused for thinking that the M*A*S*H tent at the Hyannis Road aid station is just an apparition: After all, who would have expected that this long-time crew would combine nourishment, humour, and some pseudo-medical care in their own field hospital? Whether you need a shot of electrolytes,...
“There you were climbing to Eagle Bluffs beaming with pride despite the bloody knees, bandaged and taped limbs and sporting some awful wasp stings! The intensity of the front runners and the friendly supporting camaraderie of all the runners was a privilege to see. Looking through the camera lens you...
