26 From Needham To Run The Boston Marathon

NEEDHAM, MA — This ain't just a race. For some, it's a personal triumph, a culmination of a turning point in their lives. Others run in memory of a loved one whose life was robbed by cancer, Alzheimer's, ALS or another deadly disease. Some train for weeks just to bring attention to autism, bullying or animal cruelty. Others are professional runners who are in it to win it.

Whatever the reason, it's a big deal to get there, and an even bigger deal to finish that race - the one - The Boston Marathon, which covers 26.2 miles from the Hopkinton starting line through the Boston route.

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There are some familiar faces on the list, and some newbies. Take a look at the runners from Needham who are signed up to participate in the 123rd Boston Marathon, set for Monday, April 16.

This list is up to date as of Jan. 18 and is subject to change:

• Michael Davis, 61
• Richard Winkler, 49
• Thomas Zappala, 59
• Charles Maggs, 34
• David Javaheri, 46
• William Hall, 35
• Rick Macdonald, 46
• Patrick Caron, 20
• Jessica Kelly, 38
• Emily Margolis, 38
• Rich Partridge, 49
• Christopher Klucznik, 35
• Rachel Gustat, 45
• Stephanie Yandow, 22
• Rachel Eng, 31
• Terry Mcnatt, 53
• Emily Selland, 21
• Katie Lynch, 39
• Ben Tillotson, 25
• Edward Anderson, 55
• Claire Davison, 43
• Tyler Hagen, 23
• Kevin Scheper, 39
• John Crisafulli, 59
• Jennifer Selland, 24
• Elizabeth Rullo, 47

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Charlene Arsenault contributed to this report.

Image Credit: AP Photo Mary Schwalm