We began our day presenting a Certificate of Appreciation to the Best Western Plus Hotel in Keene. We were so grateful for their kindness and assistance; we all had a great night's sleep and we wholeheartedly recommend this hotel to anyone needing accommodation.
Hotel representatives held our Peace Torch.
The men were the first to run today.
Arpan the Great was one of the original runners in the 1987 inaugural Peace Run. He has participated in every US Peace Run since the beginning, and is still going strong.
At 10am we arrived at the Bradly St Boys and Girls Club in Concord.
The program included a guessing game, singing, entertaining skits and an exercise to focus on inner peace.
It was fun to sing the World Harmony Run song with actions!
We ran through the grounds.
With the help of many children, we collected a soil sample for our special Peace Tree planting ceremony in September in New York.
A group photo to finish.
On our approach to Wells Maine, we were joined by local marathon runner, Molloy.
We were welcomed by Wells representatives at the Hope Hobbs Gazebo in the Wells Harbour Community Park.
Michael Pardue, Town Manager.
Timothy Roach, Chair of the Select Board.
Everyone had a chance to hold the Peace Torch.
We had lots of enthusiastic help with collecting Maine soil for our Peace Tree.
We presented a Certificate of Appreciation.
A group photo with everyone.
Before we left Wells, we said goodbye to Baoyi. It is always sad to see a team member go.
Violeta from Bulgaria ran out of the Wells Ceremony.
The women's team continued running through the afternoon.
Electrolyte replacement is very important for the runners.
A group electrolyte consumption session.
Our final stretch of running for the day included Salisbury Beach.
We met many supportive people today.
