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08/22/2024 03:00 PM

15th Annual Saybrook Point 5K Road Race


A young runner gets a close up look at the Connecticut Valley Railroad Roundhouse and Turntable Site prior to the start of the 15th Annual Saybrook Point 5K Road Race on Aug. 17 which began at Fort Saybrook Monument Park in Old Saybrook. The race was sponsored by the Old Saybrook-Westbrook Exchange Club and the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce with proceeds benefitting the Exchange Clubs Accepting the Challenge of Excellence (ACE) Award and the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce C. Wilfred Hunter Memorial Scholarship for deserving college-bound seniors from Old Saybrook and Westbrook high schools. Wesley Bunnell / Harbor News
Brendan Laverty stretches prior to the start of the 15th Annual Saybrook Point 5K Road Race on Aug. 17 which began at Fort Saybrook Monument Park in Old Saybrook. The race was sponsored by the Old Saybrook-Westbrook Exchange Club and the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce with proceeds benefitting the Exchange Clubs Accepting the Challenge of Excellence (ACE) Award and the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce C. Wilfred Hunter Memorial Scholarship for deserving college-bound seniors from Old Saybrook and Westbrook high schools. Wesley Bunnell / Harbor News
Runners stretch prior to the start of the 15th Annual Saybrook Point 5K Road Race on Aug.17 which began at Fort Saybrook Monument Park in Old Saybrook. The race was sponsored by the Old Saybrook-Westbrook Exchange Club and the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce with proceeds benefitting the Exchange Clubs Accepting the Challenge of Excellence (ACE) Award and the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce C. Wilfred Hunter Memorial Scholarship for deserving college-bound seniors from Old Saybrook and Westbrook high schools. Wesley Bunnell / Harbor News
Jonathan LaVoie prepares to race prior to the start of the 15th Annual Saybrook Point 5K Road Race on Aug.17 which began at Fort Saybrook Monument Park in Old Saybrook. The race was sponsored by the Old Saybrook-Westbrook Exchange Club and the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce with proceeds benefitting the Exchange Clubs Accepting the Challenge of Excellence (ACE) Award and the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce C. Wilfred Hunter Memorial Scholarship for deserving college-bound seniors from Old Saybrook and Westbrook high schools. Wesley Bunnell / Harbor News
Eventual race winner Dylan Shusta stretches prior to the start of the 15th Annual Saybrook Point 5K Road Race on Aug.17 which began at Fort Saybrook Monument Park in Old Saybrook. The race was sponsored by the Old Saybrook-Westbrook Exchange Club and the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce with proceeds benefitting the Exchange Clubs Accepting the Challenge of Excellence (ACE) Award and the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce C. Wilfred Hunter Memorial Scholarship for deserving college-bound seniors from Old Saybrook and Westbrook high schools. Wesley Bunnell / Harbor News
Runners make their way onto College Street at the beginning of the 15th Annual Saybrook Point 5K Road Race on Aug.17 which began at Fort Saybrook Monument Park in Old Saybrook. The race was sponsored by the Old Saybrook-Westbrook Exchange Club and the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce with proceeds benefitting the Exchange Clubs Accepting the Challenge of Excellence (ACE) Award and the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce C. Wilfred Hunter Memorial Scholarship for deserving college-bound seniors from Old Saybrook and Westbrook high schools. Wesley Bunnell / Harbor News
Runners make their way up College Street at the beginning of the 15th Annual Saybrook Point 5K Road Race on Aug.17 which began at Fort Saybrook Monument Park in Old Saybrook. The race was sponsored by the Old Saybrook-Westbrook Exchange Club and the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce with proceeds benefitting the Exchange Clubs Accepting the Challenge of Excellence (ACE) Award and the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce C. Wilfred Hunter Memorial Scholarship for deserving college-bound seniors from Old Saybrook and Westbrook high schools. Wesley Bunnell / Harbor News
Sarah Domenie makes her way up College Street pushing a stroller at the beginning of the 15th Annual Saybrook Point 5K Road Race on Aug.17 which began at Fort Saybrook Monument Park in Old Saybrook. The race was sponsored by the Old Saybrook-Westbrook Exchange Club and the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce with proceeds benefitting the Exchange Clubs Accepting the Challenge of Excellence (ACE) Award and the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce C. Wilfred Hunter Memorial Scholarship for deserving college-bound seniors from Old Saybrook and Westbrook high schools. Wesley Bunnell / Harbor News
A volunteer prepares a table of medals and trophies during the 15th Annual Saybrook Point 5K Road Race on Aug.17 which began at Fort Saybrook Monument Park in Old Saybrook. The race was sponsored by the Old Saybrook-Westbrook Exchange Club and the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce with proceeds benefitting the Exchange Clubs Accepting the Challenge of Excellence (ACE) Award and the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce C. Wilfred Hunter Memorial Scholarship for deserving college-bound seniors from Old Saybrook and Westbrook high schools. Wesley Bunnell / Harbor News
A table full of trophies is set up during the 15th Annual Saybrook Point 5K Road Race on Aug.17 which began at Fort Saybrook Monument Park in Old Saybrook. The race was sponsored by the Old Saybrook-Westbrook Exchange Club and the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce with proceeds benefitting the Exchange Clubs Accepting the Challenge of Excellence (ACE) Award and the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce C. Wilfred Hunter Memorial Scholarship for deserving college-bound seniors from Old Saybrook and Westbrook high schools. Wesley Bunnell / Harbor News
Race winner Dylan Shusta crosses the finish line followed by Everett Miller during the 15th Annual Saybrook Point 5K Road Race on Aug.17 which began at Fort Saybrook Monument Park in Old Saybrook. The race was sponsored by the Old Saybrook-Westbrook Exchange Club and the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce with proceeds benefitting the Exchange Clubs Accepting the Challenge of Excellence (ACE) Award and the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce C. Wilfred Hunter Memorial Scholarship for deserving college-bound seniors from Old Saybrook and Westbrook high schools. Wesley Bunnell / Harbor News
A runner makes his way back to the finish line during the 15th Annual Saybrook Point 5K Road Race on Aug.17 which began at Fort Saybrook Monument Park in Old Saybrook. The race was sponsored by the Old Saybrook-Westbrook Exchange Club and the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce with proceeds benefitting the Exchange Clubs Accepting the Challenge of Excellence (ACE) Award and the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce C. Wilfred Hunter Memorial Scholarship for deserving college-bound seniors from Old Saybrook and Westbrook high schools. Wesley Bunnell / Harbor News
Jillian Wilczek makes her way down College Street toward the finish line during the 15th Annual Saybrook Point 5K Road Race on Aug.17 which began at Fort Saybrook Monument Park in Old Saybrook. The race was sponsored by the Old Saybrook-Westbrook Exchange Club and the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce with proceeds benefitting the Exchange Clubs Accepting the Challenge of Excellence (ACE) Award and the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce C. Wilfred Hunter Memorial Scholarship for deserving college-bound seniors from Old Saybrook and Westbrook high schools. Wesley Bunnell / Harbor News
A runner glances down at the pavement on College St as he makes his way toward the finish line during the 15th Annual Saybrook Point 5K Road Race on Aug.17 which began at Fort Saybrook Monument Park in Old Saybrook. The race was sponsored by the Old Saybrook-Westbrook Exchange Club and the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce with proceeds benefitting the Exchange Clubs Accepting the Challenge of Excellence (ACE) Award and the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce C. Wilfred Hunter Memorial Scholarship for deserving college-bound seniors from Old Saybrook and Westbrook high schools. Wesley Bunnell / Harbor News
Karen Fairchild is greeted as she approaches the finish line during the 15th Annual Saybrook Point 5K Road Race on Aug.17 which began at Fort Saybrook Monument Park in Old Saybrook. The race was sponsored by the Old Saybrook-Westbrook Exchange Club and the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce with proceeds benefitting the Exchange Clubs Accepting the Challenge of Excellence (ACE) Award and the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce C. Wilfred Hunter Memorial Scholarship for deserving college-bound seniors from Old Saybrook and Westbrook high schools. Wesley Bunnell / Harbor News
Runners gather around following their completion of the 15th Annual Saybrook Point 5K Road Race on Aug.17 which began at Fort Saybrook Monument Park in Old Saybrook. The race was sponsored by the Old Saybrook-Westbrook Exchange Club and the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce with proceeds benefitting the Exchange Clubs Accepting the Challenge of Excellence (ACE) Award and the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce C. Wilfred Hunter Memorial Scholarship for deserving college-bound seniors from Old Saybrook and Westbrook high schools. Wesley Bunnell / Harbor News