The Thirty Second Annual Hashaton Six Mile Trail Race was held on Sunday, November 13, 2011 in Cheesequake State Park in Old Bridge, NJ. It is known as one of the toughest trail races in the area and it is an accomplishment to finish and "survive" in one piece.
The Six Mile race was preceded starting at 10:30 AM by a One Mile Fun Run around the lake in the park. The run was through some challenging hills and trails. The winners were Gavin Danagos in 9:48 and Crystal Pappas in 6:49.
At the conclusion of the One Mile Run the six mile runners were lined up and Mark Griggs the Race Director of the event for the past several years gave the runners their instructions and warned them of the challenges they would face on the course. He then marched them up to the starting line. Dave Demonico played a rendition of the National Anthem on his bugle and then Mark gave the runners the signal to start.
The runners then proceeded down a wide open hill and toward the lake and entered the trails in the woods more or less single file. The course included numerous hills and steep inclines as well as rugged trails and several pairs of steps that the runners had to climb. Along the course Dave played his trumpet which could be heard reverberating through the park. “Chickie” played the drums for the runners at the start and along the course as well.
Photos of Six Mile Start and Along the Course
Finish Photos of Six Mile Race
Coming in first for the men was Tim Riley of North Brunswick in a time of 42:37. He was followed by Gary Wersinger of West Long Branch in 42:51 and Joe Pawlish of Haverford, Pa in 43:51.
For the women it was Lauren Rhatigan of Ship Bottom in 49:12 followed by Kellee Hand of Howell in 50:47 and Heather Fraebel of White House Station in 51:22.
Among the runners was Joe Hughes of Golden Seal who with his band played at the Post Race Party.
After the race Mark Griggs presented awards to the top finishers and age group winners. In addition special awards were presented in unique categories such as Clydesdale, Road Kill and 1st Smoker.
There were nearly 400 participants in the event. Many come out every year for the traditional race always held one week after the NYC Marathon.
the event was staged by the Jersey Shore Running Club and the Rumson Hash House Harriers.
Runners will have plenty to choose from in the coming weeks with Thanksgiving and holiday Runs.
Saturday, November 19, 10 AM - 1 Mile, 11 AM - 5 Mile, Manasquan Turkey Trot, Manasquan, NJ
Sunday, Nov 20, Fun Run at 9 AM, 5K at 9:30 AM, Steven Sprague 5K, Toms River High School East, Toms River, NJ
Thursday, Nov 24, 5k, 10K, 26.2 Miles, 9 am, , Thanksgiving Day Marathon, Van Cortlandt Park, NYC - It's free
Friday, Nov 25, 5 Miles, Born to Run, Freehold, NJ
Sunday, November 27, 5K and 15K, Navesink Challenge, Bodman Park in Middletown, New Jersey
Saturday, Dec 3, 5K and 5 Miles, Poricy Park, Middletown, NJ
Sunday, December 4, 5K, Reindeer Romp, Brick, NJ
Saturday, December 10, 5K,Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis, Lake Como, NJ
Saturday, Dec 10, Big Chill 5K, new Brunswick, NJ
Sunday, December 11, 5K, Jingle Bell Run, Toms River, NJ
Sunday, December 11, 5K, Toys for Tots, Freehold, NJ
Sunday, December 25, 5k, 10k, Marathon, 11 AM, Marathon, Christmas Day Marathon, Van Cortlandt Park, NYC - It's free
Saturday, December 31, 1 PM, 5 Miles, Polar Bear Run, Asbury Park, NJ
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