Clarence DeMar Marathon Celebrates the KSC Centennial

From Ockle Johnson, Mathematics: This year the Clarence DeMar Marathon, named for a seven-time winner of the Boston Marathon and former Keene Normal School faculty member, will again partner with Keene State College to celebrate our Centennial. The race will be held on Sunday, September 27, starting in Gilsum and ending on Appian Way. Among the highlights and ways that KSC is participating this year:

• President Giles-Gee will be the official starter for the marathon.
• The design for the shirt and the medal was chosen from designs submitted by students in one of Bob Kostick’s graphic designs classes. It’s beautiful and commemorates our Centennial.
• There will be a special Keene State College division for marathon runners (faculty, staff, students, and alumni) with a plaque for the top KSC male and female finisher. You can register at http://www.clarencedemar.com/Registration_Info.htm and then send me an e-mail at ojohnson@keene.edu so I can add you to the list of KSC runners. Please encourage any KSC-affiliated runners you know to register. We would like to have a good KSC showing.
• Members of the KSC cross country teams and others will be providing directions along the course. If you would like to help out on the course, providing directions at your favorite turn or helping at the finish line on Appian Way, please let me know as soon as possible at ojohnson@keene.edu