Sports

By Sam Bonsey

Sanford native to be inducted into Maine Running Hall of Fame:

Bob Randall of Sanford has been selected for induction into the Maine Running Hall of Fame as part of the 2024 class of inductees. Randall has been involved with founding, directing or helping organize several road races, including Randall’s Run to the Gym, Grahamtastic 5k, Halloween 5k, St. Thomas 5k, Acton Apple Fest and the Shapleigh Lions Club 5k. He has served on the Boards of the Maine Running Hall of Fame, New England 65+ Club and was Founder and President of the Winner’s Circle Running Club. Randall has completed over 40 marathons and ran up Mt. Washington 15 times. Randall will be inducted at the Maine Running Hall of Fame’s induction ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Governor Hill Mansion in Augusta. The Maine Running Hall of Fame induction cycle occurs every two years. For more information about the induction ceremony and hall of fame, head to the website.

Help kids have a ball: It’s time for Sanford Soccer’s Fall Fundraiser that supports the organization’s youth teams. The Fall Calendar Raffle, with drawings throughout the month of November, helps provide young athletes with the resources and opportunities to grow in the sport. To purchase tickets, go here.