Bedford was well represented at this year’s 128th running of the BAA Boston Marathon.
The James Gang qualified for the Marathon in the special duo division. James Anderson, 32, lives with a disease called NARS1, a genetic mutation resulting in cognitive, physical, and neurological impacts. He traveled the 26.2-mile route as a passenger in a custom-designed wheeled chair pushed by his cousin Liam Cronin. The duo reached the Copley Square finish line in 4:53:19. They finished 19th overall and 17th in the duo division.
Money raised from the Marathon journey goes to The James Gang organization, founded in 2017 for “pursuing opportunities for inclusion for adults living with intellectual disabilities.” Learn more about The James Gang at https://www.teamjamesgang.com
The fastest Bedford runner in the Marathon was Sean Laffey, 34, who placed 1,507th overall, crossing the finish line in 2:52:10. Within the 18-39 age group, he was the 1,143 top runner.
Caitlin Hurley De Santi dashed through the course in 3:14:16, placing 5,413 overall. She was 35th among the 1,811 women in the 45-49 age group and the 708th overall in the field of 11.420 female runners.
Lynnsey Martin, 25, raced in 3:21:43, good enough for 7,308 overall and 1,128 in the 18-39 age group.
Jane Wilkinson, 53, was the 845th finisher in the 50-54 age group. She raced in 4:26:52 for 19,765th overall.
Former Bedford resident and 2010 BHS graduate Anoush Arakelian, now living in Boston, had a big race, finishing in a blazing 3:08:49. She was 4,411 overall and 403rd in the 18-39 division. She was the 472nd women overall to finish.
Christopher Kovalchick, another former Bedford resident, ran in 3:05:27 for 3,765-place overall. He was 640th in the age group for 40-44. He now lives in Zionsville, IN.
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