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Photos: Team Hoyt Taper road race/walk

by | Apr 12, 2026 | Featured: Sports, Sports

The annual Team Hoyt road race was held Saturday, starting and finishing at Hopkinton’s Marathon School. This year’s event was renamed the Team Hoyt Taper and moved up a month in an attempt to encourage Boston Marathon runners to participate.

Team Hoyt Taper

Volunteers pose for a picture in the Marathon School gym. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Team Hoyt Taper

Race director Dave McGillivray (who also oversees the Boston Marathon) makes sure the coast is clear before the event begins. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Team Hoyt Taper

Youngsters race to the end. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Team Hoyt Taper

Hopkinton’s Ilana Casady crosses the finish line. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Team Hoyt Taper

Hopkinton’s Robert and Lynn Dubinsky appear surprised as the close in on the end of their 2-mile walk while Fiona O’Leary (left) finishes her run. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Team Hoyt Taper

Annika Fournier is pushed across the finish line by Greg Fournier. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Team Hoyt Taper

Ashland’s Peter Waisgerber celebrates his finish. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Team Hoyt Taper

Runners head out from the start. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Team Hoyt Taper

Hopkinton’s Stacy Wu receives congratulations at the finish from organizer Russ Hoyt. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Team Hoyt Taper

Hopkinton’s Dara Dalmata wins the women’s race. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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