2016 Hall of Fame!
The 2016 Ghost Train Hall of Fame!
Photos by Tamerella or stolen off Facebook (which is okay because you clicked "I agree" to the terms and conditions. Next time, read them!).
Many thanks to our official race photographer, Tammy Lynne aka Tamerella!
"Um, Tamerella. We're over here. Look over here. No? Alright. Never mind."
1) Best race smooch!
"Gimme some sugar, sweetheart!"
2) Best Race Hat: David Ahn.
"That raccoon had it coming, I tell you."
3) Ghost Aid Station provided courtesy of Bob Najar!
(after the website promised one for six years, he made it happen!)
4) Many thanks to Rob Halstad our veteran bicycler!
Keeping us safe from Demons in the night since forever.
5) Crack Veteran Timing Crew: Jordan Bailey and Levi Burford.
"No, these cups are not full of alcohol."
6) Inspirational Father/Son Running Team: Mike and Connor St Hilaire.
"Hey Dad, when can we register for next year? I need a 50 miler on my resume."
7) Best threatening Sasquatch
Michael Bailey had it coming.
8) Best and youngest veteran volunteer.
At 15, Jeffrey has already volunteered at over ten races.
More than most ultrarunners! (You should be like him!).
Pictured with his Mom Julie, who is justifiably proud.
9) 100 miles in a witch costume!
Jennifer Sorrell was forced to run because she forgot her broom at home.
10) Exotic Dancer?
Jessica Goldman causes 90% of all hallucinations at the race.
11) Best crazy race group photo!
Jim Lambert, Joanna Marie, Amanda Blocker, and Jose Rivera,
are having all the fun (and are possibly off to see the wizard).
12) Bravest race start pic
Worth the chance of getting run over by 200 people.
13) Kurt Berna's Favorite Pic
It should be your favorite pic too.
14) Laziest RD.
Every year John Bigl catches me napping.
15) Ridiculously Photogenic Guy Ghost Train Edition
Have you seen the meme? Matthew Haley does it better.
16) The Lord of Darkness appears in the night!
Even he likes Moroccan stew.
18) Oldest and Youngest Ultrarunners!
Lou Loban imparts wisdom to Connor St Hilaire.
19) My Daddy is a hero!
Randy Leach's son brings a tear to the eye.
20) Leap of the Bumblebee girl!
Shannon Plesh says "All I can say is that my life is pretty plain."
21) Best Pacer Costume
She's a maniac! Maniac on the floor!
(and she's dancing like she's never danced before).
(Y'know, I had a crush on a girl like that in High School).
22) Also the best pacer costume.
Look out for Super Grover!
23) Best Found Object Race Award!
Tim Jean's brother made it!
24) Best RD Retirement Staff Award
Lou Loban made this staff for me. Thanks!
25) Awesome 100 mile turnaround photo!
Meg Blaszak can still smile at mile 95 near an improvised sign.
26) You want a piece of me, son?
Yeah, didn't think so.
Chris Casey: The power of the beard.
26) Rain Camping Selfie!
Nothing like a good night's sleep during a thunderstorm in the October cold.
(and sleeping in a puddle of water). -Anita Arcieri Bugan and Jim Lambert
aka "Janita."
27) Getting Ghost Train Ink!
Sherry Roberts Brown
Kelsey Gilmore
28) Turnaround Pic!
With Laurie Picot McGrath
29) Most Dedicated Crewmember
Heather Wahlquist Neeley needed help,
this man rose to the challenge!
30) Idea Napping Spot
Please...pause...my...Garmin...
31) Snack Time!
32) Don't leave me hanging, bro!
He felt bad about it afterwards, but by then it was too late.
33) Another jump for joy!
Jose Rivera
34) World's Largest Crew
And this is only half of them.
And Tom Cassety was only doing the one mile fun run.
35) Coolest Night Shot
Kyle Marshall bends the laws of physics to get the shot.
36) "Showing the camaraderie and the beauty
that is Ghost Train!" -Ashley Elizabeth
38) It's Bacon!
Pacing the 100 mile winner done right.
39) "How about this one? Theresa Berna's
gonna kill me!" -Tom Cassety
40) Best Tunnel Selfie!
So good it looks photoshopped.
41) Special Aid Station Snacks
"These mints are awfully dry..."
42) Skeletal Selfie
Bonus Round: 2015 Awkward/ Bizarre Photo
Kudos to all of the Ghost Train Runners!
Michael Bailey tells it like it is.
