This Saturday, Sept. 28, runners sported their most over-the-top bridesmaid dresses to support the Big Sister Association of Greater Boston. . Check out some scenes from the event.
This Saturday, Sept. 28, runners sported their most over-the-top bridesmaid dresses to support the Big Sister Association of Greater Boston. . Check out some scenes from the event.
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From left: Brittany Williams, Lauren Burgess, Ashley Groffentini, and Kim Sholds, all of Boston. The quartet came to the race as part of Ashley’s bachelorette party.
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From left: Dylaniece and her mentor, Kelsey Taylor, from the Big Sister Association of Greater Boston. Dylaniece said she modeled her race attire after Disney princesses.
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Ashley Mudge (center) of Long Island, N.Y. attended her second Running of the Bridesmaids with her family.
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Kathleen Mudge (left) held a “Mother of the Brides” sign as she raced towards the finish line with her two daughters. Kathleen, originally of the Boston area, met her husband of 40 years ago at the famed “Cheers” bar.
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The bridesmaids warmed up for the race with some dancing.
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A view of the starting line.
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Runners clad in their most outrageous bridesmaids outfits dashed from the starting line.
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Some bridesmaids had a more casual start to their race as they sipped on glasses of vino.
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One happy runner skipped her way towards the finish line.
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Runners of all ages dressed in their best bridesmaids dresses for the race.
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These two runners clicked their heels as they hit the finish line.
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Runners received gift bags as they hit the finish line.
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Runners of all ages—and genders—participated.
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These outgoing runners put together a mock prehistoric car from “The Flintstones” for Saturday’s event.
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Emily Perry of Boston (left) and Chelsea Mann of Manchester showed up early for the race. Emily said she was looking for “any excuse to wear a ridiculous outfit.”
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From left: Nikki Joyce, Chris Burtlett, and Jen Horton of Boston. For their second time participating in the event, the team dressed as ‘”trailer trash brides.”
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The trailer trash brides handed out beef jerkey snacks.
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Pictured: Caroline Murray of Arlington (left) and Lucy Costa of Wellesley. Lucy used to be a big sister, and wants to continue supporting the organization.
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A colorful bridesmaid sported empty beer cans.
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The runners were all smiles as they started off the race.
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For being undead, the zombie bridesmaids were pretty fast.
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Runners made their way around the Common.
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Runners made their way around the Common.
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Runners made their way around the Common.
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The trailer trash team ran with boots and beer cans.
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A team of runners dressed as southern belles.
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A team dressed as the flinstones had their very own “vehicle.”
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Signs placed along the route gave the runners some motivation.
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At an obstacle station, bridesmaids were powdered up and asked to dance.
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Big Bird greeted runners as they made their way to the finish line.
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The runners received gift bags near the finish line.
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A team of bridesmaids rushed towards the finished line.
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The winners of the best worst-dressed team were called up to the stage.
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Zombie bridesmaid Jon Carlson from Gilford, N.H. said, “The event was a great time for a good cause.”
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A team of runners enjoyed drinks at the bar.
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The runners lined up for fresh orange, strawberry, mango, and kiwi juices to mix with their champagne.
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From left: Ana Mascagni, Melissa Grady, and Courtney Sqartz of Boston. “The race was fun, but this is the most fun part,” said Ana.
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Bridesmaids lined up for complementary cocktails at the after party.
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