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2024 Coach Will Fulford Scholarship Class
We are pleased to announce our 2024 Coach Will Fulford Scholarship class! Maddox Jordan- Noble Thea Quint- Biddeford Xavier Lemieux- Bonny Eagle Chase Roth-Wells- Morse Emily Chaine- Fryeburg Academy Aidan Greenleaf- Mt. Ararat Sarah Ouellette- Morse Trevor Williams- Kennebunk Keaira Tardif- Biddeford Addison Thibodeau- Bonny Eagle Avery Pettingill- Scarborough Xander Pettis-Kennebunk This year we had…
Bobby Paradis Competes in Boston Marathon
Fun. News. Friday! Please join us in congratulating long-time pub runner and A Running Passion Race Team member, Bobby Paradis on finishing the Boston Marathon on Monday! Bobby clocked in officially in 4:59:38 battling difficult and hot conditions on Marathon Monday. He is the first runner, ever, to sport A Running Passion swag for the…
Nathan Blades Wins 2024 Will Fulford Award
Congratulations to Nathan Blades of Portland High School for winning the Will Fulford Award! Each year, the SMAA awards the top indoor track and field male distance runner this award. Coach Myatt from PHS asked ED, Ashley, who was an official at the SMAA Championships to present the award. “Will Fulford, who tragically passed away…
That’s a Wrap on 2023 Youth Track & Field
And that’s all she wrote! What a great end to our first year of youth track & field! We had several athletes compete at the state meet on Saturday which was highlighted by a couple of podium finishes. Julian Dineen picked up a 6th place finish in the 8U javelin throw and Matthew Larson was…
2023 Beach to Beacon
Congratulations to all of our race team members, board members, and supporters who ran in the @tdbeach2beacon ! We even heard there were a few PR’s in the mix! Well done all, and as always thanks so much for supporting A Running Passion!
Ben Drummey Wins National Title
Just in case you didn’t know…we have a two-time national champion among us! 2020 Biddeford High School graduate and Coach Will Fulford Scholarship recipient, Ben Drummey again topped the field last month at the NCAA Indoor Tack & Field in the pole vault to claim his second national title. On his performance, Ben says, “So…
Helping Our Neighbors
Since last spring (2022), ARP has partnered with various community partners to help neighbors in need get access to quality footwear. ARP has worked with both Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center and Biddeford Adult Education English Language Learners to help distribute over 125 pairs of shoes to those in need. The highlight of a summer…
2022 Will to Run Recap
Our 3rd annual Will to Run Challenge saw 110 participants from 21 states and helped us raise $4,000 for A Running Passion! Seeing people get out for a walk or run in honor and in memory of Will is truly something that holds a special place in our hearts. Whether you are rocking a solo…