More Than 400 Compete in Steel Rail Races

iBerkshires.com Sports03:28PM / Sunday, May 21, 2023Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- Williamstown's Alex White was the first runner across the finish line at Sunday's MountainOne Steel Rail Marathon on the Ashuwilticook Trail.

White maintained a 6 minute, 26 second per mile pace over the 26.2 mile course from Pittsfield to Adams and back.

He reached the finish line in 2:48.42.41 to finish 5-1/2 minutes ahead of the rest of the other 72 runners who finished the event's marathon division.

The fastest finisher in the marathon was Stephen Gulley of Billingham, the event's lone hand pedaler, who finished in 2:20:05.36.

The first female runner across the finish line was Assonet's Hailey Desmarais (3:18:17.24).

More than 400 runners competed in the Steel Rail event, which also features a half marathon and an 8-kilometer race.

The top half-marathoner was Alex White, who finished in 1:12.58.22, a 5:33 pace for the 13.1-mile course. Mark Rabasco was second in 1:15:47.53.

The third-place finisher overall and female division winner was Stephoute Rose in 1:16:05.55.

Stefan Ogle won the 8K with a time of 28:51.72 (5:48 mile pace). He was followed by Lennox Silvestro Diaz Jr. in 31:25.56.

Jackie Varney won the 8K female division in 32:17.98.

Photos from this event here.

Marathon

1. Stephen Gulley (hand pedal), 2:20:05.36; 2. Alex White, 2:48:42.41; 3. Brendan Celii, 3:04:15.39; 4. Lewis McCulloch, 3:13:12.57; 5. Ray Rey, 3:18:14.08; 6. Hailey Desmarais, 3:18:17.24; 7. Jason Waterman, 3:19:53.57; 8. Mark DiNicola, 3:20:01.02; 9. David Grout, 3:21:05.66; 10. Derek Grout, 3:21:06.58; 11. Catherine Mills, 3:24:12.64; 12. Jon Bakija, 3:24:40.33; 13. Eric Rice, 3:25:30.86; 14. Stephen Gerry, 3:28:11.19; 15. Amanda Lawrence, 3:28:31.34; 16. Alex Gilgorri, 3:28:56.17; 17. Scott Lincoln, 3:29:08.94; 18. Chris Young, 3:30:02.61; 19. Regine Orazio, 3:31:06.80; 20. Bernie Gee, 3:31:24.24.

Half Marathon

1. Alex White, 1:12:58.22; 2. Mark Rabasco, 1:15:47.53; 3. Stephoute Rose, 16:05.55; 4. Brian Metro, 1:20:27.04; 5. Ben Scotto, 1:20:33.36; 6. Cadighan Gladu, 1:21:28.21; 7. Owen Scannell, 1:22:56.85; 8. Aidan Garcia, 1:23:14.28; 9. Daegan Miller, 1:23:53.64; 10. Vincent Gauthier, 1:24:44.16; 11. Carl Nist-Lund, 1:25:07.40; 12. Thomas Sarles, 1:26:18.79; 13. Dan Brooks, 1:28:19.54; 14. Mike Spitzer, 1:28:22.91; 15. Morgan Windram-Geddes, 1:28:34.68; 16. April Pitroff Varellas, 1:28:44.19; 17. Stephen Foley, 1:29:16.01; 18. Maguire Roosa, 1:29:41.97; 19. Daniel Fogarty, 1:29:57.44; 20. Brad Woodger, 1:30:11.31.

8-Kilometer

1. Stefan Ogle, 28:51.72; 2. Lennox Silvestro Diaz Jr., 31:25.56; 3. Ian Nesbitt, 31:44.05; 4. Antonio Polson, 31:55.54; 5. Quinn Ives, 32:06.71; 6. Jackie Varney, 32:17.98; 7. Brady MacDonald, 32:56.48; 8. Michael St. Pierre, 33:34.15; 9. Stephen Call, 34:21.95; 10. Asa Chard, 34:58.94; 11. Kelly Baker, 35:23.75; 12. Nandu Ugale, 35:51.32; 13. Amanda King, 35:59.90; 14. Ace Curtis, 36:43.13; 15. Cameron Loehr, 36:50.57; 16. Nicholas Miller, 39:34.63; 17. Jillian Taylor, 39:35.01; 18. Matthew Nazor, 39:53.52; 19. Karl Meakin, 40:01.41; 20. Blaine Freadman, 40:23.04.

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Possible Measles Exposure at Boston, Logan

12:05PM / Wednesday, December 24, 2025

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday that an out-of-state adult visitor who spent time in Boston and Westborough earlier this month was diagnosed with measles and was present in a number of locations.

This could have resulted in other people being exposed to measles virus.

The visitor arrived at Logan International Airport on American Airlines flight 2384 from Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, on Dec. 11 at 2:39 p.m. They stayed at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston-Westborough in Westborough and departed the state on Dec. 12 via Logan at 9:19 p.m. on JetBlue flight 117 to Las Vegas.

DPH is working with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local partners to identify and notify those who may have been exposed to measles from this individual.

"Measles is a highly contagious, airborne disease, which has increased significantly in the United States because of the unfortunate decrease in vaccination rates. It is also a preventable disease," said Public Health Commissioner Dr. Robbie Goldstein. "This current situation serves as an important reminder of the critical role vaccination plays in protecting our communities. While Massachusetts has not had a measles case this year, 2025 saw the highest number of nationwide cases in more than a decade — nearly 2,000 in 44 jurisdictions, and sadly, three deaths.

"Fifteen years ago, measles had been considered eliminated in the United States, but that tremendous progress is at risk. Vaccines are one of the most important public health interventions ever — they are safe, effective, and lifesaving."

Measles is very contagious. However, the risk to most people in Massachusetts is low because the vaccination rate in the state is high. People who are not immune and visited any of the locations on the following dates and times may be at risk for developing measles.

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