New for 2010, Middle School Races Added to Schedule
Boston, MA -- The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced today that some of the fastest scholastic runners from the eight cities and towns of the historic Marathon course will compete in the B.A.A. Invitational Mile. The event is held at the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. Sixteen boys and sixteen girls, two from each city and town along the Boston Marathon course, will race around the block and cross the finish line four times in front of thousands of cheering spectators. The eight cities and towns are Hopkinton, Ashland, Framingham, Natick, Wellesley, Newton, Brookline, and Boston.
The girls' field is highlighted by defending champion and Boston Globe All-Scholastic runner Margo Gillis. Last year, Gillis' time of 5:10.6 gave her victory in the inaugural event. Joining her to represent the City of Newton is Melanie Fineman whose personal best in the mile of 4:57 is the field's fastest. In the boys' field, Ezra Lichtman of Newton (p.b. of 4:27), Yuji Wakimoto of Newton (p.b. of 4:31), Ben Groleau of Framingham (p.b of 4:33), and Cameron Fairbanks of Hopkinton, (p.b. of 4:33) will toe the start line with fastest personal best mile times. Field lists to date are included below.
"As part of our ongoing commitment to the cities and towns that so graciously host the Boston Marathon, the scholastic mile races are just one way the B.A.A. showcases the running talent that resides within them," said Guy Morse, executive director of the B.A.A. "In addition to the professional races, our scholastic athletes will help Marathon spectators get into the running spirit for the 114th Boston Marathon."
New for 2010, the Boston Athletic Association has added a 1,000 meter race for middle school-aged runners from the eight cities and towns. The inaugural races will also include two representatives from each city and town, and will finish at the Boston Marathon finish line. Participants of the 5K and the Boston Marathon are encouraged to watch all of the races, and bleacher seating in front of the Boston Public Library will be open. For more information on the B.A.A. Mile, the 114th Boston Marathon, or the 2010 B.A.A. 5K, please visit www.baa.org.
Established in 1887, the Boston Athletic Association is a non-profit organization with a mission of managing athletic events and promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running. The B.A.A.'s Boston Marathon is the world's oldest annual marathon, and the organization manages other local events and supports comprehensive charity, youth, and year-round running programs. Since 1986, the principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon has been John Hancock Financial Services.
2010 Boston Athletic Association Invitational Mile
| Scholastic Boys' Field* |
| Town | Name (Grade) | Personal Best |
| Hopkinton | Dan Carrai (12) | 4:48 |
| Hopkinton | Cameron Fairbanks (12) | 4:33 |
| Ashland | Justin Davis (12) | 4:55 |
| Ashland | Ryan Milewski (9) | 5:25 |
| Framingham | Brian Gilligan (9) | 4:56 |
| Framingham | Ben Groleau (10) | 4:33 |
| Natick | Jared Kimler (10) | 4:53 |
| Natick | Nicholas Russo (12) | 4:59 |
| Wellesley | Tim Robinson (12) | 4:51 |
| Wellesley | Matt White (12) | Debut |
| Newton | Ezra Lichtman (11) | 4:27 |
| Newton | Yuji Wakimoto (12) | 4:31 |
| Brookline | Michael Jorgenson (12) | 4:44 |
| Brookline | Sam Pratt-Otto (12) | 4:39 |
| Boston | Nur Hersi (11) | 4:50 |
| Boston | Abdihakim Yusuf (12) | 4:40 |
| Scholastic Girls' Field* |
| Town | Name (Grade) | Personal Best |
| Hopkinton | Kim Bolick (11) | 5:26 |
| Hopkinton | Kellie Lodge (11) | 5:14 |
| Ashland | Hannah Daly (10) | 5:52 |
| Ashland | Sarah Poulin (11) | 5:52 |
| Framingham | Sarah Bowhill (11) | 5:17 |
| Framingham | Maria Grandoni (11) | 5:41 |
| Natick | Ellie Holman (10) | 5:41 |
| Natick | Annie McElaney (10) | 5:39 |
| Wellesley | Jessie Kaliski (11) | 5:23 |
| Wellesley | Emily Nadel (12) | 5:29 |
| Newton | Melanie Fineman (12) | 4:57 |
| Newton | Margo Gillis (11) | 5:00 |
| Brookline | To be selected by the Town of Brookline |
| Brookline | To be selected by the Town of Brookline |
| Boston | Elza Lambergs (11) | 5:44 |
| Boston | Kathleen Mello (11) | 5:25 |
*as of 3/31/2010
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