Number of Participants: 30
Hours Donated: 2.5
Value of Time Served: $634
Event Type: Sports & Recreation
Sport: Cross Country Running
Date: October 20, 2024
Location:
Westford Academy
Patten Road, Westford
MA
About:
Westford Academy Cross Country student-athletes have been volunteering at the Baystate Marathon since at least 1996, upholding a long-standing tradition of giving back to the community. Their contributions include distributing water and Gatorade to runners, preparing hydration stations, cleaning up discarded cups and trash, and offering enthusiastic support to the marathoners.
This opportunity is invaluable to students, as it demonstrates that running is a lifelong activity open to people of all ages and abilities. It also gives them firsthand experience in the logistics of organizing a race and what it takes to support a large number of participants. The community truly values the dedication of the local cross country teams, who help make the marathon a success year after year. This year, approximately 30 athletes volunteered, working 2.5-hour shifts, with the team covering the water stop for over 5 hours in total.