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"THIS IS JAKE MURRAY AND I'M COMING BACK THIS YEAR!"

2010 THE DAM RACE Men's 1st Place Winner #47 Jake Murray at 24:06

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At 12 years old Jake Murray captured first place.  Join him this year!  Run or walk  ....


Register by October 1 to reserve your t-shirt!

Download the registration form  here and send to MPA, Box 154, Manchaug, MA  01526.

Or use the Paypal button on the right.


See you on October 15th with your running shoes on,  or be out there to Cheer us on!


All proceeds to benefit the Manchaug Pond Foundation and our work to preserve the water level and dam.

Runners can park at the finish line at 19 Holt Road, Sutton.  Knights Limousine will shuttle you to the start beginning at 8 am. Registration begins at 8:30 at Waters Farm.  Participant's number and t-shirt given at registration.  Race begins at 9:30 am.  Water station and facilities at Holbrook's Campground.  Finish line celebration with prizes, refreshments, music and more.

See you there!

Ultralite docks at Manchaug Pond

A 5 gallon jug comprises the gas tank which gives an hour of flying time.

Note the air filter and carbuerator to the right of the pilot's face.

Pontoons can be removed with wheels to land on the ground.



The pilot of this ultralite is also an airplane mechanic.

 

Cleanup POSTPONED to SUNDAY

FALL RAMP, ROADSIDE, SHORELINE AND WEED CLEAN-UP
RAIN!!  POSTPONED TO SUNDAY
Saturday, September 24th
9 to Noon 
Meet at the State Boat Ramp.  
Garbage bags and gloves provided.

All welcome to join in!  Bring your fishing club, scout group, neighbors and friends.

Sacred Sunday: On eagle's wings

This afternoon, this adult eagle was seen soaring and circling Manchaug Pond.

Sacred Sunday: Last nights sunset

Register for THE DAM RACE TODAY!

Register by October 1 to reserve your t-shirt! 

Download the registration form  here and send to MPA, Box 154, Manchaug, MA  01526.


Never ran in a race before?  You're all invited to walk it - many did last year... but if you want to give running a try... click here to Get training!   Check out the couch to 5K running plan.


Perhaps we need a trophy for most improved time!


See you on October 15th with your running shoes on,  or be out there to Cheer us on!

August Visitors to the Dam

Photo of two Great Blue Herons taken August 16th.