See Half Marathon Pictures Here
Pictures of the Half Marathon 2012 are still available !
Our first “Half Marathon” October 28, 2012
The Ashland Redevelopment Authority, www.ashlandredevelopment.com is working towards developing a Marathon Hall of Fame. We are holding our first “Half Marathon” October 28, 2012 starting at “Marathon Park” on Pleasant Street in Ashland. www.ashlandhalfmarathon.com On April 19, 1897 at 12:19 p.m., 15 men took off from the starting line in front of Metcalf’s Read more
Registration for Ashland Half Marathon is open
Local runners have a chance to pound some pavement this fall without the sweltering temperatures. Registration for the inaugural Ashland Half Marathon, scheduled for Oct. 28, is open and available online at www.ashlandhalfmarathon.com Bill Goldberg, owner of Ashland Wine and Spirits, was the first runner to register. Metro West Daily News
Big ideas for better downtowns
Ashland revs up for rediscovery. Framingham aims for a renaissance. Holliston strolls. Marlborough seeks more culture. Throughout the region, communities look for traditional and untraditional ways to keep shoppers and diners close to home. The focus of Rediscover Ashland extends beyond downtown to include home-based businesses, those along routes 126 and 135, community organizations, the Warren Center Read more
Marathon Museum
Ashland VFW Post interested in hosting Marathon Museum
Marathon Museum
The ARA and the VFW are exploring a long term lease agreement. The VFW would remain at the property on the lower level of the building and the ARA will develop a Marathon Museum as an addition to Marathon Park. Proceeds from the Half Marathon race to go towards the museum. Document: Letter from VFW
Pond Street Updates
Help the Ashland Redevelopment Authority and the Town Department of Community Development and Health encourage improvements in the Pond Street area. SIGN UP NOW! As we move forward with new plans and new activities in the Pond Street area we want to keep Property Owners, Businesses and Residents informed. Clearly the most cost effective way Read more
Ashland’s Marathon Park gets a new sign
Ashland once again shared the Boston Marathon spotlight this morning when officials pulled the tarp off a shiny new sign in Marathon Park. “We have a jewel here,” said state Sen. Karen Spilka, D-Ashland, at the dedication ceremony. Ashland resident Lou Mancini carved the blue sign, which shows five runners in full stride and prominently Read more
Town hires half marathon director
While the town prepares for the upcoming Boston Marathon next month, the Ashland Redevelopment Authority has its sights on a different road race. On Monday, Redevelopment Authority Chairman Steven Greenberg announced a race director was hired to oversee the first annual Ashland Half Marathon, which is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 28. The idea for a Read more
