Vineyarder Takes First in Twenty Mile Race
Runners gathered in the Steamship Authority terminal in Vineyard haven before the race.
Runners gathered in the Steamship Authority terminal in Vineyard haven before the race.
Conditions were much improved over previous years, with sunny conditions.
Conditions were much improved over previous years, with sunny conditions.
And they're off!
And they're off!
The race also features a relay competition, with two runners each running a 10-mile segment.
The race also features a relay competition, with two runners each running a 10-mile segment.
Winner Michael Schroeder crossed the line at 1:54:09.
Winner Michael Schroeder crossed the line at 1:54:09.
Eric Hinrichsen came in second with a time of 1:58:12.
Eric Hinrichsen came in second with a time of 1:58:12.
Michael Schroeder.
Michael Schroeder.
From left, Alex Turner, Erik Hinrichsen; and Michael Shroeder.
From left, Alex Turner, Erik Hinrichsen; and Michael Shroeder.
After 20 cold, grueling miles through four Island towns, this year’s Martha’s Vineyard 20 Miler ended with a distinctively local twist, when a Vineyarder crossed the finish line first.
Michael Schroeder crossed the finish line at the Oak Bluffs School with a time of 1:54:09. Erik Hinrichsen came in second, and Alex Turner in third.