RUMFORD – The inaugural 5-K Trail Ski Race and 1-K Koch Race were held recently at Black Mountain of Maine. Participants came from as far away as Vermont.

The trail race course traveled over sections of the regular Nordic cross country trails used during winter ski competitions and included a variety of challenging terrain.

Following were the race leaders:

1-K: Girls: 1. Lindsey Gallant; 2. Jocelyn Daggett; 3. Maddaline Chiappetta; 4. Sidney Woods. Boys: 1. Adam Mahar; 2. Joshua Rainey.

5-K: Girls: 1. Mandy Ivey; 2. Holly Whitney; 3. Missy Alyward; 4. Sarah Quaintainte; 5. Candace Dane; 6. Susan Coyne; 7. Joyce Swan; 8. Lynn Wilson; 9. Mo Ginther; 10. Terrie Anne Bennett; 11. Karen Lee Gorman. Boys: 1. Tyler Jasud; 2. Kyle Marvinney; 3. Brad Clarke; 4. Randy Easter; 5. Steve Phillips; 6. David Chaippetta; 7. Michal Cicala; 8. Will Woodworth; 9. Steve Woods; 10. Dave Nadeau; 11. Lucas Milliken; 12. Chase Pray; 13. David Young; 14. Bob Arsenault; 15. Ben Nichols; 16. Evan Fessenden; 17. Eli Larson; 18. Charles LeDuc; 19. Cain Robinson; 20. Nathan Woods; 21. Adam Mahar; 22. Roger Zimmerman; 23. William Trommer; 24. Clark Shepard; 25. Steve Legge; 26. Ray Higby; 27. Nicholas Woods; 28. Conner Woods; 29. Tyler Bennett; 30. Bill Buotte.

There were many sponsors for the event, including Franklin Savings Bank, Leavitt Realty Group, Mexico Chicken Coop, Karbon, Chase Cyclery, Jarato, Meadwestvaco, Oxford Federal Credit Union, Sport Shoe Center, Road ID, State Farm Insurance, Chisholm Ski Club, Kirn Everett & Cameron, Carrabassett, Western Maine Brokerage Service, Downeast Mortgage, Riverside Realty, Scrappers Domain, Calpine, Hannaford, Rebok and Rumford Polar Bears

Volunteers included members of the Chisholm Ski Club, Chamber of Commerce and Black Mountain.

Following the awards presentation and raffle, a beef stew and other refreshments were offered at Muriel’s Kitchen.