By Matt Weinagrden, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lakeshore News Reporter
A dozen local runners tool part in the 129th running of the Boston Marathon on April 21st 2025.
“The weather was 50 degrees and sunny with no wind,” said Mike Aubin, a Belle River runner.
“The crowds were incredible.”
Richard Ditty, from Woodslee, ran his 13th straight Boston and this was Aubin’s 8th Boston.
Both men requalified for 2026 Boston Marathon.
The Boston Marathon is the world’s oldest annual marathon and ranks as one of the world’s best-known road racing events.
Back row from left; Shawn MacFarlane, Janet Morrice, Deanna Galbraith, Jason Petruniak, Mike Aubin, and Theresa Lukas
Front row from left; Derek Mulhall, Ashley Meloche, Julie Adoranti, Rich Ditty andGeorge Drew.
