The third annual To Hale and Back 6-Hour Ultra took place Saturday, March 24, at Hale Reservation in Westwood, Mass. The following photos are a small sample of the collection of pictures taken during the race. A full 278-photo gallery can be viewed on the MassUltra Facebook page.
A runner makes his way past Noannet Pond during an early loop at the third annual To Hale and Back 6-Hour Ultra on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Hale Reservation. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.Will Holets handles a snow-covered hill with ease early in the To Hale and Back 6-Hour Ultra on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Hale Reservation. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.A pack of runners navigates the snow-covered trails of Hale Reservation during the To Hale and Back 6-Hour Ultra. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.Marilyn Oberhardt digs in and charges up a snow-covered hill during the To Hale and Back 6-Hour Ultra on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Hale Reservation. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.Michele Gorham cruises down the powerline section of the course at Hale Reservation. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.Scot DeDeo was feeling good on the snow-packed trail at Hale Reservation. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.This way for more snow. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.The trails are always better when shared with friends. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.Adam Ribeiro was feeling good after a few hours of running in the snow at To Hale and Back. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.Runners dodged numerous downed branches during each loop of To Hale and Back. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.Eric Conti makes the miles look easy during To Hale and Back. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.Tim Parcell logs some miles surrounded by rocks, logs, and snow at Hale Reservation. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.Akira Yatsuhashi enjoys a few of the only dry steps on the course while crossing a bridge during To Hale and Back. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.Kara Spera Olivito found plenty of reasons to smile while logging big miles in the snow-covered woods of Hale Reservation. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.Gearing up for another big year, Dane LeBlanc logged a 22-mile day at To Hale and Back. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.Trails, trees, snow and solitude in the woods at Hale Reservation made for a great day of running at To Hale and Back. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.