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 half marathon in Ashland was first brought up about five months ago.

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