Windham Rail Trail Alliance
Windham Rail Trail Alliance
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| The Windham Rail Trail Located in Windham New Hampshire, the Windham Rail Trail Alliance, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization is dedicated to the development and promotion of this scenic trail. This organization was formed by a group of Windham citizens who have the vision and the help of tremendous supporters dedicated to the rehabilitation and development of the 4.1 mile section of the Rockingham Recreational Trail in Windham as a paved multi-use path. The Windham Trail is a component of the "Salem to Concord Bike-Ped" path as recommended by the State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, with engineering and development consistent with the resulting Feasibility Study document.
Windham Flat 'n Fast 5KJune 7, 2009 Flat'n Fast Race/Results! Thanks to all who entered in our 2009 race! A beautiful day brought 230 participants to the Windham Rail Trail. Here are the top male and female winners! Kate Farrell of Windham was the fastest female at 21:14, Doug Ainscow of Derry, fastest male at 16:37. Please check Cool Running for full results. We look forward to the 2010 event and welcome suggestions, ideas and of course sponsors! Please check out our current sponsors here, Cyr Lumber, Prudential Dinsmore Realty, Balance Rehabilitation and Health Science, and Renew Medi Spa.
Sunday June 1, 2008 - 8:30 AM - A success!
We send a sincere thanks to all who participated in our race on Sunday June 1, and with the great feedback we received, look forward to holding this event again in 2009! We thank our major sponsor, Kevin Cyr and his family of Cyr Lumber in Windham for their on-going support, and Bill Tate of Tate Bros. Paving for the timely application of the finish coat of asphalt. Please check results at CoolRunning.com
Eagle Project StatusWe are happy to have sponsored 4 Eagle Scout projects that have been completed since 2007. The scouts were from Troops 266 and 263 in Windham. Currently, we have 2 projects in process and scheduled for completion in 2008. Pictures are here.
Spring 2009 Annual Raffle
Watch for our Spring 2009 Opening Day Raffle starting in February 2009 we will again have a quality bikes and other bicycle related items among other great prizes!
C16 arrives at Windham Depot !!! On Friday June 8 and Saturday June 9, the C16 former B&M caboose moved from Lawrence and was set up at the Windham Depot safe and sound. There are not formal hours of operation at this time, however if you see members of the Depot Advisory Committee or WRTA working on the caboose, please stop in! For more pictures click here. After many volunteer hours over the summer, the C-16 received a new coat of paint, had a few windows replaced, and outfitted with original window grates. Below is the result!
Opening Day Events (we still like showing these pictures!) September 16, 2006
Volunteers With the construction in progress, the Windham Rail Trail Alliance is looking for volunteers to join us. If you have interest in becoming part of an effort that will result in a tremendous recreational opportunity for many, please contact the webmaster or call our contact number.
Sponsors We are currently presenting our plan to project sponsors. If you or your company, or organization would like to learn more about this project and play a part in this exciting effort and take advantage of several marketing initiatives, please contact us. We are a 501 c 3 organization.
Buy a Foot of Trail !!!For $100 you can sponsor a foot of trail. We will recognize you as a "Trail Holder" of a piece of trail. Trail Holder names will be placed in a prominent fashion along the trail. Multiple "feet" are encouraged! See the Contact Us page for more information.
2008 Summary2008 brought the finish coat of asphalt and the first annual Flat n' Fast 5K! Here you will find our 2008 Annual Report. At this time we continue soliciting for sponsors, partners and members as to help with the funding of the development efforts. Our Contact Us page provides information as how you can help. As partners on the Depot Advisory Committee, we support the project to rehabilitate the Historic Windham Depot district and application for T/E funding.
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