Beast Coast Trail Running played host to the third annual Mt. Tom Trail Race and second edition of its 50K offering on Saturday, Oct. 21, in Easthampton, Mass. The race started and finished at Millside Park in Easthampton. In between, runners took on one or two loops of a course on the trails on and around Mt. Tom. Photographer Jonathan Loyche was on the scene to capture images of the day, and he shared them with MassUltra. The following are just a sample of Loyche’s photos; a full gallery can be viewed here.
Julie Corey navigates a rocky climb during the 2023 Mt. Tom Trail Race. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Loyche.A pack of runners nears the top of a climb during the 2023 Mt. Tom Trail Race. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Loyche.Brian Rusiecki leads Shaun Donegan up an early climb during the 25K at the Mt. Tom Trail Race on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. Donegan and Rusiecki finished 1-2 in the race. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Loyche.John Spelko closes in on the top of a climb during the 25K at the 2023 Mt. Tom Trail Race. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Loyche.Runners disappear down the trail during the Mt. Tom Trail Race. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Loyche.Shaun Donegan on his way to victory in the 25K at the Mt. Tom Trail Race on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Loyche.Tim McKeon, left, and Erica Kyzmir-McKeon cruise through the trails on their way to finishing the Mt. Tom 50K. Photo courtesy of Jonathan LoycheBryce Spare races through the foggy forest on the way to a third-place finish in the 50K at the 2023 Mt. Tom Trail Race. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Loyche.Kimberly Battipaglia, left, and Vin Framularo, right, stuck together on their way to finishing the 25K at the 2023 Mt. Tom Trail Race. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Loyche.Phoebe Howe was all smiles as she took on the 25K course at the 2023 Mt. Tom Trail Race. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Loyche.Brian Haley on his way to finishing the 50K at the 2023 Mt. Tom Trail Race. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Loyche.Matt Czaplinski capitalizes on a downhill section of the 50K course at the Mt. Tom Trail Race. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Loyche.Elizabeth Atwater cruises through the 25K course at the 2023 Mt. Tom Trail Race. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Loyche.Michael Barrett pushes hard for a 50K finish at the 2023 Mt. Tom Trail Race. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Loyche.Sarah Nelson was feeling good on her way to a third-place finish in the women’s 25K field at the 2023 Mt. Tom Trail Race. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Loyche.
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