The Trail Animals Running Club played host to the 29th edition of the “Don’t Run Boston” 50K and 16th edition of the DRB 50-miler on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Blue Hills Reservation in Milton, Mass. The following are a small sample of photos taken by MassUltra Editor Chris Wristen. For a full gallery, check out the MassUltra Flickr page.
Parnian Saberi, left, Nick Geron, center, and Chris Stivers, right, shared some miles and good times on the trail at the Trail Animals “Don’t Run Boston” 50K and 50-Mile ultras on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Blue Hills Reservation. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.
Jonathan Lagoa savors a slice of watermelon during his 50-mile run at the Trail Animals “Don’t Run Boston” 50K and 50-Mile ultras on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Blue Hills Reservation. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.
Rick Fijalkowski studies the course map while taking a break at the aid station during the 2025 Trail Animals “Don’t Run Boston” 50K and 50-Mile ultras at the Blue Hills Reservation.
Laura Ricci leads a pack of runners through the course at the Trail Animals “Don’t Run Boston” 50K and 50-Mile ultras on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Blue Hills Reservation. A DRB regular, Ricci had another strong performance and finished second overall in the 50-miler. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.
Multi-time “Don’t Run Boston” 50-mile winner Jacob Varkamp volunteered at the 2025 event and helped keep runners on track. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.
Rich Collins gets a refill from volunteer Alexandra Brinkert during the 2025 Trail Animals “Don’t Run Boston” 50K and 50-Mile ultras at the Blue Hills Reservation. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.
Justin Martino-Harms was feeling good on a hot day at the Trail Animals “Don’t Run Boston” 50K and 50-Mile ultras at the Blue Hills Reservation. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.
TARC founder Chris Haley was feeling good during his latest run through the “Don’t Run Boston” 50K course on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.
Daniel Tirol of Hawaii cools down with an ice towel from his wife, volunteer Amanda Tirol, at the aid station 26 miles into the Trail Animals “Don’t Run Boston” 50K and 50-Mile ultras at the Blue Hills Reservation on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Daniel ran DRB while Amanda waited and ran the Boston Marathon two days later. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.
Clipboard and course instructions in hand, Jack Lieder cruises into the aid station 16 miles into the Trail Animals “Don’t Run Boston” 50K and 50-Mile ultras on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.
Jason Kaplan looks both ways before crossing the street on his way to a 50-mile finish at the Trail Animals “Don’t Run Boston” 50K and 50-Mile ultras on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Blue Hills Reservation. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.
Elizabeth Faye cruises into the aid station13 miles into her 50K run at the Trail Animals “Don’t Run Boston” ultras on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.
Bob Najar cools off on a hot day at the Trail Animals “Don’t Run Boston” 50K and 50-Mile ultras. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.
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