Ramble Mission Statement
Running is an expression of freedom and poetry, both which embraces the deepest values of life. The James Joyce Ramble embraces these values as an expression of charity, a plea for human rights and a celebration of art.
"An eclectic mix of high art and hard running" Sports Illustrated
"Has a lot to offer even if you haven't read Ulysses" Runners World Magazine
"A quality and culturally enriching event" The Boston Globe
"If you want some culture with your workout, you have to come for this race" Patriot Ledger
"Race of the Year" New England Runner Magazine
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Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
"Time is, time was, but time will be no more".
Register for the citizens Ramble
Register at the Endicott Estate, Saturday, 4/23/22 from Noon to Six p.m.
Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Covid 19 Vaccinations required for participants
I resent violence or intolerance in any shape or form… It’s a patent absurdity on the face of it to hate people because they live around the corner or speak another vernacular, so to speak.
~ Ulysses
Endicott Estate
656 East Street
Dedham, MA
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Race Day Information
Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 11:00am
37th Unabridged Edition
register for the citizen's Ramble
Endicott Estate, 656 East Street, Dedham, Ma 02026
~ Saturday Registrations and bib pick ups commence at Noon and will close at 6 p.m.
~ Sunday, Registrations, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
USATF National Masters 10K Championship
Registrations are not available on Sunday for Championship
"Take-A-Walk" sponsored by Dedham Savings is a very popular companion fitness event that features a pretty 4.5 mile route and you will enjoy some actors along the way.
The Northstar Children's Ramble
The North Star Children's Ramble is a one-of-a-kind literacy-themed sporting event for kids ages 4-12. It is usually staged on the grassy grounds of the Estate by the Greenhouse toward the rear of the fairgrounds.
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On Sunday, April 28th, the James Joyce Ramble welcomed Masters athletes back for the 7th consecutive year they have hosted the Masters 10 Km National Championships. The day before the race, runners were worried about the 20+ mph winds and the threat of rain. After race day dawned, the winds dropped to 9-10 mph, the showers held off, and with low 50’s temperatures, race conditions were about as good as it gets. A record crowd had entered—273 online and with onsite registrations the number swelled to over 290. The runners toed the line, the gun sounded, and the races were on!
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