Ric Buxton Memorial Scholarship 5K Run/Walk
WE ARE BACK FOR 2022
Same Place/New Time!
Ric was a member of CMS for a number of years and served on the Board of Directors. He was the Track coach and head of the CMS Triathlon team, called the Tri-PIGS (pain is good). Ric (with his wife Peg) owned Wachusett Cycle in West Boylston. Ric began the CMS Sunday morning training runs and held weekly 10 mile bike time trials from his store. He was passionate about the sport, and his enthusiasm was contagious.
Ric tragically passed in 1998 and CMS began the Ric Buxton Memorial 5K in 2001. All the proceeds from the race, along with a donation from CMS went to Worcester State (College) University to establish the Ric Buxton Memorial Scholarship.
We are grateful that the CMS Board of Directors has generously agreed to donate to the Ric Buxton Memorial Scholarship Fund at Worcester State University. If anyone would also care to donate, please make your check payable to “WSU-Ric Buxton Scholarship Fund” and mail to Central Mass Striders, PO Box 922, Worcester, MA 01613-0922.
Peg Buxton and Karen Lemerise, Race Directors
2022 Race Info:
Sunday December 4, 2022 9:00 AM
Harold N. Keith
American Legion Post 204
159 Hartwell Street, West Boylston, MA
$200.00 Visa Gift Card
All entries are eligible to win!! Runners, Walkers, or persons donating $25.00 to the scholarship fund.
Proceeds will benefit the Ric Buxton Memorial Scholarship Fund at Ric’s alma mater, Worcester State University.
RACE INFO
begins at 8:00 a.m.)
Course: a 5K out and back beginning and ending at Harold N. Keith American Legion Post 204
Refreshments: Water, Fruit, Coffee, and Bagels
SWAG: a 16 oz. Travel Mug, some tshirts will be available day of race
Awards: To top finishers. Random draw prizes including a $200.00 Visa Card.
Timing + Scoring: Central Mass Striders: Results, photos, online registration, www.cmsrun.org.
Registration: Entry fee: $25.00 (Mug guaranteed). Post-entry fee: $25.00 (Mug not guaranteed).
2022 RESULTS:
Overall Results | Age Group Winners
Richard “Ric” Buxton was an unselfish, caring individual who influenced hundreds of runners and multisport athletes. He was a teacher and coach at St. Bernard’s High School in Fitchburg and St. Johns High School in Shrewsbury before pursing a successful career with the Digital Corporation. In 1994 he established Wachusett Cycle and Multisport in West Boylston, a store that succeeded because of Ric’s work ethic, honesty, and outgoing personality.
A leader of the Central Mass Striders Running Club for two decades, Ric also served as race director of the Central Mass Health Classic 10-miler and 5K race. He completed 16 marathons and competed in triathlons, including the grueling Ironman event in Florida.
Ric’s skill as a coach is best demonstrated by the success of the CMS Triathlon Team that he organized and coached. Under his tutelage, the CMS Triathlon Team won the FISK Grand Prix series events six out of seven consecutive years. Ric passed away in 1998 of a pulmonary embolism following a routine surgical procedure.
As one of his friends eulogized, Ric earned the affection and respect of all who knew him. He was a unique individual who pursued his own dreams and inspired others to achieve their personal best. The Central Mass Striders established this scholarship for students involved in extracurricular activities in loving memory of Ric.