With sneakers laced and spirits high, a record-breaking crowd of nearly 500 runners gathered on March 28 for the fifth annual Noonday Shanty 5K/10K, featuring an all-time high of 23 teams.

For the second year running, both events were completely sold out, and the fresh spring morning made the perfect backdrop to the biggest running event in Wakefield’s calendar. The 1K Mini Fun-Run, ...