BY MATT SCHOOLEYSummer heat hasn’t slowed down Bedford distance runners, as local athletes have excelled in races in recent weeks. At the sixth annual Bill Kelley Memorial Road Race, in Manchester on July 23, 18- year-old Scott Jones nearly found himself atop the list of 172 participants in the 5-kilometer portion of the race. Jones placed ...

BY MATT SCHOOLEYWhile a hometown runner came out on top of the Goffstown Gallop, a Bedford native found himself near the top of the standings at the end of the annual road race. Christopher Jones, 54, of Bedford, ran the 5.2-mile course on Saturday, June 27, in a time of 35 minutes, 2 seconds, to grab an 18th-place finish. Jones also came away ...

Though the 12-kilometer event at the 35th annual Bedford Rotary Memorial Road Race was dominated by out-of- staters, the 5-kilometer run was peppered with local talent. In fact, four of the top 10 and 10 of the top 25 5K runners on Saturday, May 16, were Bedford residents. Bedford’s Jason Porter, 39, easily won the 5K in 16 minutes, 44 ...

By MATT SCHOOLEY It may not be the Olympics, but for runners taking part in the Bedford Rotary Club’s road races, it sure does feel like it. Runners in the Saturday, May 16, 12K and 5K runs will conclude their trek by entering the track that is surrounded by the stadium-style seating at the Bedford High School football field with a run ...

The 35th running of the Bedford Rotary Memorial Road Races is set for Saturday, May 16, with a USATF New England Championship 12K race at 9 a.m. and the 5K race at 11 a.m. For the sixth time, the 12K race is a USATF championship race, one of seven for the year. Prize money will be awarded to top individuals and USATF teams. The family-oriented ...

BY RYAN O’CONNORAn annual tradition, the Bedford Rotary Memorial Road Races return for its 34th year. And on Saturday, May 17, yet another facet is added to the already popular event. Brian Moyer, who has co-directed the races the last 12 years, said this year welcomes the first Bedford NH Health Fair. “It’s made to go ...

BY SUSAN CLARKThis year’s Bedford Rotary Memorial Road Races will have something for everyone – whether you’re cheering runners on from the sidelines or visiting the many displays at the new health fair. In addition to the 34th annual Memorial Road Races on Saturday, May 17, the Bedford Rotary Club will host a health and ...