200 Take Part in First Wally 'Bells-On' Run and Walk

Photo Credit: Wally “Bells-On” Facebook event page

Some 200 runners took part in the first Wally ‘Bells-On’ 5K Run/Walk on Oct. 5. The event, hosted by the Sudbury Teachers Association and Marx Running and Fitness Center, took place on a beautiful Sunday morning.

Michael Clements of Marlborough won the men’s 5K with a time of 18:45 and Lauren Lesniak won the women’s 5K with a time of 19:15. The mile run was won by Bobby Haarde, 11, of Sudbury with a time of 6:41 and Annie Rapisarda, 7, of Sudbury, with a time of 7:31.

All proceeds from the race benefit the Wally Bell Scholarship Fund, which gives 4-5 scholarships to graduating L-S seniors.

“The Race Committee would like to thank all of our sponsors for they generous donations as well as the participants and the volunteers who donated their time to help make this event happen.”

The second annual run is tentatively scheduled for Sunday, October 4, 2015. Please mark your calendars and follow us on Facebook for updates.

Information submitted by Anneke Bartelsman