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Local Boy Scouts District volunteers to man water stations at 2011 Old Sandwich Road Race.

PLYMOUTH, MA…

The Old Sandwich Road Race (OSRR), part of which takes place on America’s oldest road—Old Sandwich Road in Plymouth—recently announced that scouts from the Boy Scouts of America’s Old Colony Council will be manning the water stations for the half marathon and Entergy 10k on Sunday, June 5.

“We are thrilled to have the Boy Scouts of America on board with the rest of our dedicated volunteers,” said Craig Valentine Brenner, OSRR race director. “It was quite muggy for the first Old Sandwich Road Race. Since we expect to double the 500-plus runners who participated last year, we made a conscious decision for this year’s race to add several more water stations. Having this kind of manpower available to operate these stations properly will improve the experience and, probably, times for our runners.”

Scouts from the Cranberry Harbor district of the Old Colony Council BSA will work the water stations for the Old Sandwich Road Race’s Sunday events.  Scout participation in the Old Sandwich Road Race, which donates its proceeds to the Home for Little Wanderers’ Baird Center School in Plymouth, counts towards the scout’s community service requirement for several badges.

“The Boy Scouts are glad to be a part of this effort for a number of reasons, first and foremost the cause, The Baird Center School, an organization that the BSA has been involved with over the years,” said Barry Wood, the Cranberry Harbor’s district commissioner. “The Boy Scouts get asked to volunteer for a number of community endeavors. The Old Sandwich Road Race is desirable because of the cause, the history of the area but most importantly because it’s an activity that brings people from the community together.”

The 2011 Old Sandwich Road Race will take place over the course of two days, Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5. The Saturday race will feature the Kids Classic and a new addition to the Old Sandwich Road Race, the OSRR 5k. Sunday’s main events include the OSRR Half Marathon, which takes place on Old Sandwich Road, and the Entergy 10k, beginning at Plimouth Plantation. All races end at Plymouth South High School.

Volunteers are still needed for race planning, fundraising and race weekend activities ranging from registration, water stations, security and more. If interested, send an e-mail to info@oldsandwichroadrace.com with “Volunteer” in the subject line or visit www.oldsandwichroadrace.com and click on the volunteers link.

“Volunteers are really the backbone of any race of this nature,” said Brenner. “Based on the initial registrations, the Old Sandwich Road Race is really on the verge of becoming a destination race. If you’re a runner, or used to be a runner, or just somebody who wants to help out a race that’s trying to raise money for a worthy cause, you couldn’t ask for a better race to be a part of.”

Originally a trail used by the Wampanoag Native American tribe, Old Sandwich Road later became the nation’s first true public road and a stagecoach route to ferry passengers and mail back and forth between the Massachusetts towns of Plymouth and Sandwich. Today, the road remains pretty much as the Pilgrims left it–a wide, scenic, dirt road bordered by beautiful tall pine trees and towering oaks.

For complete information on the Old Sandwich Road Race, you can visit the Old Sandwich Road Race Web site at http://www.oldsandwichroadrace.com. Selected by Runner’s World, as “one of the five races not to miss in 2010”, The Old Sandwich Road Race also has pages on Facebook and Twitter. If you or your company is interested in sponsoring next year’s race, please contact Craig Valentine Brenner at 617-680-4230 or info@oldsandwichroadrace.com.

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Old Sandwich Road Race goes for the gold, signs on as gold level member of the Bayside Runner Race Series.

PLYMOUTH, MA…

In its first year in 2010, the Old Sandwich Road Race (OSRR) made history by hosting its inaugural race largely on Old Sandwich Road, America’s oldest road. In its second year, OSRR took another large step toward becoming a premier destination race by becoming a Gold level member of the Bayside Runner Race Series.

Bayside Runner Owner Adam Stuhlfaut began the Bayside Runner Race Series last month as a means to promote Plymouth road races. In addition to Bayside, the Series has attracted a number of sponsors, including Mizuno sports equipment and apparel. Races who join the Bayside Runner Race Series receive a number of benefits, including marketing and promotional opportunities, as well as race day giveaways and perks for those who run their respective races.

“Plymouth is an incredible place to hold a road race for a variety of reasons, starting with location and history,” said Craig Valentine Brenner, race director for the Old Sandwich Road Race. “The Bayside Runner series just shines a light on the wide variety of great races we have here in town and how Plymouth is now officially on the map as a road race destination.”

Other members of the Bayside Runner Race Series include:

  • Manomartian Road Race – May 15 – Gold
  • Jenney Grist Mill 5K – June 25 – Gold
  • Run for Conservation 5k – August 6 – Gold
  • Run to the Rock Half Marathon – September 10 – Gold
  • Plymouth Police & Fire 5k – September 25 – Gold
  • Kayla’s Beat Goes On 5k – October 1 – Gold
  • Turkey Chase for Charity 5k – November 20 – Gold
  • Thanksgiving Day Pilgrim 5k – Thanksgiving Day – Gold
  • The Absolute Pursuit – July 23 – Silver
  • Plymouth Youth Hockey 5 mile – Silver
  • Earthday 4 Mile – Bronze
  • Woodside Family 5k – Bronze

Runners can register for the series by e-mailing raceseries@baysiderunner.com with some basic information (name, birthday, and gender). As runners participate in Bayside Runner Series races, they accrue points. The higher the level of race, the more points you accrue (e.g. participate in a Gold race, win 3 points; Silver, 2; Bronze 1). If you win or come in second or third for a participating race, you also win points. Overall winners at the end of the year can win prize packages worth between $100 and $200 in Mizuno products. Age group winners will receive $50 gift cards for Mizuno products at Bayside Runner at 38 Long Pond Road in Plymouth.

“The response from local race directors to the Series has been tremendous,” said Stuhlfaut. “Plymouth’s star is definitely on the rise among Massachusetts road races. The first Old Sandwich race is evidence of that. Hopefully, the Bayside Runner Race Series can take Plymouth races to even higher heights.”

For more information on the Bayside Runner Race Series, you can visit http://www.plymouthrunning.com/bayside-runner-race-series.php.

The 2011 Old Sandwich Road Race will take place over the course of two days, Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5. The Saturday race will feature the Kids Classic and a new addition to the Old Sandwich Road Race, the OSRR 5k. Sunday’s main events include the OSRR Half Marathon, which takes place on Old Sandwich Road, and the Entergy 10k, beginning at Plimouth Plantation. All races end at Plymouth South High School.

Those interested in running the 2011 OSRR can sign up via www.oldsanwichroadrace.com. The first 1500 registrants will receive a shirt. This year’s race also has a referral lottery. If you are a registered runner and you refer a friend, who identifies your name in the fill-in field on the online registration form, you will be automatically entered into a drawing for $250 in running gear from Bayside Runner www.baysiderunner.com. The winner will be announced on race day.

Originally a trail used by the Wampanoag Native American tribe, Old Sandwich Road later became the nation’s first true public road and a stagecoach route to ferry passengers and mail back and forth between the Massachusetts towns of Plymouth and Sandwich. Today, the road remains pretty much as the Pilgrims left it–a wide, scenic, dirt road bordered by beautiful tall pine trees and towering oaks.

You can visit the Old Sandwich Road Race Web site at http://www.oldsandwichroadrace.com. Selected by Runner’s World, as “one of the five races not to miss in 2010”, The Old Sandwich Road Race also has pages on Facebook and Twitter. If you or your company is interested in sponsoring next year’s race, please contact Craig Valentine Brenner at 617-680-4230 or info@oldsandwichroadrace.com.

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Old Sandwich Road Race seeks volunteers for June 2011 race.

PLYMOUTH, MA…

The Old Sandwich Road Race (OSRR), part of which takes place on America’s oldest road—Old Sandwich Road in Plymouth—is looking for volunteers for the 2011 race, to be held on June 4 and June 5.

“The response in our first year was tremendous with more than 500 participants. For our second year, we’ve upped the ante and added a 5k, in addition to the half marathon, the Entergy 10k and the Kids Classic,” said Craig Valentine Brenner, OSRR race director. “What that means is that in addition to probably more participants, we’re going to need a lot more volunteers to help out.”

Volunteers are needed for race planning, fundraising and race weekend activities ranging from registration, water stations, security and more. If interested, send an e-mail to info@oldsandwichroadrace.com with “Volunteer” in the subject line or visit www.oldsandwichroadrace.com and click on the volunteers link.

The 2011 Old Sandwich Road Race will take place over the course of two days, Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5. The Saturday race will feature the Kids Classic and a new addition to the Old Sandwich Road Race, the OSRR 5k. Sunday’s main events include the OSRR Half Marathon, which takes place on Old Sandwich Road, and the Entergy 10k, beginning at Plimouth Plantation. All races end at Plymouth South High School.

“Volunteers are really the backbone of any race of this nature,” said Brenner. “Based on the initial registrations, the Old Sandwich Road Race is really on the verge of becoming a destination race. If you’re a runner, or used to be a runner, or just somebody who wants to help out a race that’s trying to raise money for a worthy cause, you couldn’t ask for a better race to be a part of,” said Brenner.

All profits from the 2011 Old Sandwich Road Race will go to The Home for Little Wanderers’ Baird Center School, located in Plymouth.

The Baird Center School is a year-round residential and day school treatment program for youth aged 10-18 with a wide range of emotional, behavioral, educational and psychiatric issues. Adding yet another historical element to the Old Sandwich Road Race, The Home for Little Wanderers is the nation’s oldest non-profit child and family service agency, with roots dating back to 1799.

For complete information on the Old Sandwich Road Race, you can visit the Old Sandwich Road Race Web site at http://www.oldsandwichroadrace.com. Selected by Runner’s World, as “one of the five races not to miss in 2010”, The Old Sandwich Road Race also has pages on Facebook and Twitter. If you or your company is interested in sponsoring next year’s race, please contact Craig Valentine Brenner at 617-680-4230 or info@oldsandwichroadrace.com.

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