Windrush Farm was pleased to be part of the 3rd Annual ECTAthlon on Saturday, June 1 as part of a fundraiser for the Essex County Trail Association (ECTA). ECTA exists to protect access to the trails and open lands throughout Hamilton, Wenham, Ipswich, Topsfield, Essex and West Newbury.
For the ECTAthlon, teams of 4 will start in Bradley Palmer with a 3.5 mile trail run, followed by a 3.8 mile mountain bike ride, a 4 mile horseback ride and ending with a 4.4 mile kayak race down the Ipswich River. The ECTAthlon is a unique way to bring together the diverse users of the trail system in a fun and exciting way, and to highlight the incredible network of trails in our area.
Windrush participated by bringing 2 teams, The Windrush Farm Warriors and the Windrush Fighters consisting of Windrush clients Briana and Alyssa doing the riding leg of the event and friends taking on the kayaking, running, and biking portions. The WIndrush Farm board of directors also brought a team, the Road Apple Corps which included Topsfield resident, Ben Nutter and Essex resident Michele Meyer.
“It was a great day,” says Program Director, Jenna Nowosacki. “I am so proud of our riders. They did an amazing job and participated in a race they’ll always remember.”
The teams finished the race and attended the celebration in Ipswich center. The two Windrush clients were presented an award for their participation in the event. It was a great day. Thanks to ECTA for putting on a fabulous event.