USATF Masters 10K Staying in Dedham

DEDHAM, MA — The race to decide the best American long distance runners in the Masters Division is staying in Dedham.

Organizers for the James Joyce Ramble 10K announced that USA Track & Field has awarded the race an extension to host the the USATF Masters 10K Road Race Championship through 2019.

"With the large number of road races on the regional calendar, the Ramble provides a runner-focused event, with a unique theme in a historic and scenic setting,” Managing Director of USA Track & Field New England, Steve Vaitones said in a release.

The Ramble has been featured in the pages of national and regional magazines such as Sports Illustrated, Runner’s World, and Yankee Magazine, as well as in daily newspapers such as the New York Times and Boston Globe. It’s also been featured on ESPN Sports Television and National Public Radio’s “Morning Edition.” The event has been named the Race of the Year by New England Runner.

Among the Ramble’s attractions is the scenery and ambiance of the course, with each of the six miles named for a literary work by James Joyce. Costumed professional actors stationed along the route interpret these works with staged readings.

The race takes place at Endicott Estate.

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