Running for the Light at the Gay Head 10K
A benefit for the Save the Gay Head Light Committee, the 10K race began in 2012.
A benefit for the Save the Gay Head Light Committee, the 10K race began in 2012.
Many come to run but some just come to watch.
Many come to run but some just come to watch.
The hilly course started at the top of Aquinnah circle beneath the Gay Head Light.
The hilly course started at the top of Aquinnah circle beneath the Gay Head Light.
Members of the high school track and cross country team ran the race.
Members of the high school track and cross country team ran the race.
The race is organized by Beverly Wright.
The race is organized by Beverly Wright.
Money raised this year will go toward restoring the glass and metal in the lantern room of the lighthouse.
Money raised this year will go toward restoring the glass and metal in the lantern room of the lighthouse.
Organizers hope the lighthouse will be maintained for many generations.
Organizers hope the lighthouse will be maintained for many generations.
The wind was up on the day of the race.
The wind was up on the day of the race.
Kellie Clabby, 50, of Marietta, Ga., was first woman to finish and ninth overall.
Kellie Clabby, 50, of Marietta, Ga., was first woman to finish and ninth overall.
Rene Da Silva, 32, of Vineyard Haven was the first male across the finish line on cool, blustery day.
Rene Da Silva, 32, of Vineyard Haven was the first male across the finish line on cool, blustery day.
The race raises funds for ongoing maintenance and restoration at the historic lighthouse.
The race raises funds for ongoing maintenance and restoration at the historic lighthouse.
