FALMOUTH, Mass. – After marking the 52nd running of the ASICS Falmouth Road Race just a few weeks ago, Falmouth Road Race Inc. has announced special accolades and achievements that showcase the local impacts of their signature event. This year, the race’s Numbers for Nonprofits Program generated over $7.8 million, the highest total for a single year to date. More than 4,300 runners participated in the program and raised money for over 200 official charity teams. Through the Numbers for Nonprofits Program, the race has helped raise over $71 million for charities and organizations based in Massachusetts since the program’s inception in 2000.
“Our Numbers For Nonprofits team captains and participants never fail to amaze me. Their enthusiasm and dedication make this entire initiative a success year after year,” said Program Manager Andrea Norris. “Charitable giving has always been a part of the Falmouth Road Race, and these runners carry on a beautiful tradition that makes a difference.”
The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Jimmy Fund partnered with the event again to present the Numbers for Nonprofits Program. Charitable giving has been a part of the Falmouth Road Race organization since its inception when money was raised for the Falmouth High School girl’s track team at the inaugural running in 1973.
Since 2012, Falmouth Road Race, Inc., a 501(c)3 charitable organization, has given back over $5.4 million to the community in the form of scholarships to graduating high school seniors, grant awards, donations to volunteer groups who support the race, sponsorships of local events, and the completion of various large projects to benefit the town (e.g., a new track at Falmouth High School and a new floor in its Field House where the FRR Health & Fitness Expo is held each year, a new playground at the Falmouth Recreation Department, equipment for the fitness room at the Falmouth Senior Center).
The race also celebrated top finishers in their divisions at an awards ceremony held at The Flying Bridge on September 18. They include the Margaret Bradley Award, which honors the fastest male and female finishers who live in Falmouth year-round. This year’s winners were Silas Gartner with a time of 36:46 and Katie Barrett, a two-time recipient, with a time of 45:32. The award was created 20 years ago when Bradley, a local runner and Falmouth Road Race participant, died while running in the Grand Canyon on July 10, 2004, at the age of 24. This award continues to honor her and her impact on the community two decades later.
“Unique traditions like the Margaret Bradley Award honor the roots of the ASICS Falmouth Road Race,” said Executive Director Jennifer Edwards. “While people do travel from all over the nation and the world to run with us, it is our small community here in Falmouth and their unwavering support that make this event such an authentic and rich experience. We offer our sincere gratitude and a huge congratulations to this year’s winners.”
With over 11,000 participants, the 2024 ASICS Falmouth Road Race continued its tradition of bringing together athletes of all levels from around the world. Celebrating his 52nd finish was Brian Salzberg, the only person to have run each Falmouth Road Race since the inaugural race in 1973. The woman with the most consecutive finishes is Falmouth resident Kris Tholke with 37 this year. Complete results from the race can be found here, and award winners can be found here.
For more information about the ASICS Falmouth Road Race, visit www.falmouthroadrace.com and follow the event on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
ABOUT FALMOUTH ROAD RACE, INC.
The Falmouth Road Race was established in 1973 and has become one of the premier running events of the summer season. Each year the race draws an international field of Olympians, elite athletes, and recreational runners to enjoy the iconic 7-mile seaside course. The nonprofit Falmouth Road Race organization is committed to promoting health and fitness through community programs and philanthropic giving.
