The Trail Animals Running Club (TARC) played host to the 13th edition of the TARC Summer Classic on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at Noon Hill Reservation in Medfield, Mass. Runners took on 40-mile and 50K ultramarathons as well as a 10-mile trail race. The following are a small sample of photos taken by MassUltra Editor Chris Wristen. A full gallery can be viewed on the MassUltra Facebook page.
Allison Drain cools off with a soak following her first loop of the 50K race at the 2024 TARC Summer Classic. Drain finished first in the women’s race. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.
Zack Beavin (2153) and Josh Finger (2160) lead a pack of runners during their second loop of the 40-mile race at the 2024 TARC Summer Classic. Photo by Chris Wristen.
David Catarius was feeling good as he closed out a victory in the men’s 10-mile race at the 2024 TARC Summer Classic. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.
Rebecca Laliberte was all smiles as she neared the end of the 10-mile race at the 2024 TARC Summer Classic. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.
Kimberly Lynch was feeling good as she neared the finish line of the 10-mile race at the 2024 TARC Summer Classic at Noon Hill Reservation. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.
Karen Fenner nears the finish line of the TARC Summer Classic 10-miler at Noon Hill Reservation. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.
Matthew Labrecque cruises through the technical singletrack at Noon Hill Reservation during the 2024 TARC Summer Classic. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.
Linda Wang has her eyes on the finish line at the 2024 TARC Summer Classic. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.
Jason Bacon powers his way through another loop of the 40-mile race at the 2024 TARC Summer Classic. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.
Nick Houlahan, left, and daughter Sophie Houlahan, close out the 10-mile race at the 2024 TARC Summer Classic. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.
Jenny Houlahan, left, and daughter Lucy Houlahan, right, close in on the finish line of the 10-mile race at the 2024 TARC Summer Classic. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.
Xiali He closes in on the finish line at the 2024 TARC Summer Classic. Photo by Chris Wristen.
Jeffrey Seelaus celebrates his 40-mile victory at the TARC Summer Classic with race directors Annette Florczak, left, and Laura Ricci, right, by hoisting his beach ball prize. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.
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