Running to Keep the Light On at Gay Head 10K
Runners had ideal conditions for the arduous course through Aquinnah.
Runners had ideal conditions for the arduous course through Aquinnah.
This year was the twelfth running of the 10K raising funds to maintain the Gay Head Lighthouse.
This year was the twelfth running of the 10K raising funds to maintain the Gay Head Lighthouse.
Maria Wong prepares herself mentally before the race.
Maria Wong prepares herself mentally before the race.
Stretching out muscles for the 10 kilometers.
Stretching out muscles for the 10 kilometers.
Assembling at the starting line.
Assembling at the starting line.
And they're off!
And they're off!
Heading down State Road from the Aquinnah Circle, then up via Moshup Trail.
Heading down State Road from the Aquinnah Circle, then up via Moshup Trail.
Ryan Sawyer crosses the tape coming in first overall.
Ryan Sawyer crosses the tape coming in first overall.
Second and third place runners approach the finish.
Second and third place runners approach the finish.
Maria Wong is first woman to complete the race again this year.
Maria Wong is first woman to complete the race again this year.
Gay Head 10K attracts runners from Vineyard and off Island.
Gay Head 10K attracts runners from Vineyard and off Island.
High fives for successful race.
High fives for successful race.
The reason for the race towers in the background.
The reason for the race towers in the background.
Runners braved the hilly roads through the moors of Aquinnah to compete in the 12th annual Gay Head Light 10K Sunday. Ryan Sawyer came in first for men, and Maria Wong first for women.
After starting at the top of the Aquinnah circle, the route took runners west along State Road, then back along Moshup Trail, then past the Gay Head Light for a quick trip around the circle to the finish line.