Volunteers

Volunteers are really what make the Loop run. Thank you to everyone who donates their time and expertise to putting on the Loop and making it successful every year.

If you are interested in volunteering, get in touch early since we have most of the assignments filled by early April each year. If you come here after then, get in touch anyway — we sometimes have folks with last minute conflicts and could use some alternates just in case!

Here’s a wildly incomplete set of photos and a list below of recent and former volunteers. [Hello Trail Run Project!]

  • Lee-Stuart Evans aka The Old Leather Man
  • Jamer Breene and Mike Berardino, kimberly bridge course marshals
  • Bill Crawford
  • Jay Sullivan, ____, Tod O. Reed
  • John Cummings
  • Ciorsdan Conran
  • Members of the LVAC standby crew
  • Members of the LVAC standby crew
  • Part of the LVAC standby crew
  • Part of the LVAC standby crew
  • Mark Gordon
  • Rita and Karen Haitoff
  • Chris Jaworski
  • Rob and Sawyer Cummings
  • Tony & Judy Godino with John Henken and Lee-Stuart Evans.
  • Mike Paletta and Judy Godino
  • Diane Bradsell and Ken Littlefield
  • Carol Gordon and Mark Gordon model the 2019 shirts
  • Carol Gordon and Mark Gordon model the 2019 shirts
  • The LVAC apparatus
  • Tony Godino and Tod O. Reed
  • Andy Hafter and Sharon Brehm at bib pickup
  • Liz Cope and friend volunteer
  • Deb Buscema, Virginia Connolly, and Kathy Lynch at bib pickup
  • Ciorsdan Conran, Laurie, and Tim Evnin at bib pickup.
  • Judy Godino and Barry Fagan at Bib and shirt pickup
  • Volunteer ambulance corps evacuating two injured runners
  • The half way mark water stop volunteers
  • Loop founders crew pre-race start.
  • Tony Godino and Jeff Main at pre-race announcements in the Meadow
  • Tim Evnin and Virginia Conolly at bib pickup
  • Judy Godino and Barry Fagan at Bib and shirt pickup
  • LVAC crew members on standby
  • LVAC crew members on standby
  • LVAC crew members on standby
  • Eamonn Sullivan, David Vogel, Gerry Sullivan
  • Rob, Sawyer, and Orion Cummings
  • Leatherman Harriers Sunday Run Crew pre-race
  • Judy models the Trail Mix prototype registrar bib
  • Pre-race bib organizing the week before the Loop.
  • Tony and Bill put the finishing touches on the rope assist at Splashdown.
  • Meadow Teepee set up for the 2019 Leatherman’s Loop. Pictured: Jeff Main, Judy Godino, Tony Godino, Mike Surdej, Rob Cummings, Bill Bradsell.
  • Tony Godino, Mike Surdej, and Bill Bradsell assemble the Teepee in the Ward Pound Ridge Meadow in preparation for the upcoming Leatherman’s Loop 10k Trail Race.
  • Pre-run crew with trail volunteers and course testers.
  • David Ceisler collecting food donations for CCNW
  • David Ceisler collecting food donations for CCNW
  • Bib pickup volunteers
  • Rob Cummings
  • Mike Paletta
  • Parking crew volunteers
  • Some of the Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps members out on Sunday at the Loop. (photo: Carol Gordon)
  • Course pre-runners in 2019

 

Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps crew in 2009.
Nick Ohnell
Mike Paletta, Micah True (aka Caballo Blanco), and Kate Paletta in 2010.
Loop 2010 T-shirt designer Jim Jinkins (center) with friends Russ Corley (right) and Gilbert Ezell (left) in 2010.
Registration volunteers in 2010.
Jay Sullivan
Doug Goldblatt, John Krazniewicz, Bob Goldblatt, Tammy, and Bruce at 2012 Loop.
Ken Littlefield, Dave Cope, and Jeff Main at 2012 Loop.
Mike Paletta, Tony Godino, and Rob Cummings at 2012 Loop.
Trevor Branch
Ciorsdan Conran at bib pickup in 2012.
Ruth Littmann at bib pickup in 2012.
Sarah Polirer and friend at 2012 Loop.
Maiah and Judy Godino model the 2012 shirt design.
___, Judy Godino, and Tim Evnin at bib pickup tables in 2012.
Sawyer, Orion, Rob, and Griffin Cummings at 2012 Loop.
Mike Paletta and parking wranglers at 2012 Loop.
Carol Gamez at Kimberly Bridge in 2011.
Michelle Blum (photographer) in 2011
Carol Gordon, Mark Gordon, David Gordon (photographers)
Liz Cope and Debbie Mullin
Judy Godino, Mike Berardino, Trevor Branch, Nancy Markhoff, Emily Casper, ? (bibs and shirts)
Jeff Main, Park Superintendant.
Kurt Rethorn, Debbie Mullin, and Jeff Main
Danny Martin and Mike Paletta
Chris Dowhan, Daniel Tomson, and Peter Menzies
Mike Paletta directs LVAC Chief Bob Stoddard to the first aid area
Mickey Paletta, Bill Bradsell, and George Andrew
Dan DeLuca, Historian and author of the book “The Old Leather Man.”
Nick Ohnell and Bob Goldblatt in 2012.
Judy Godino, Liz Cope, and Alex Sabido at awards ceremony in 2012.
Danny Martin finishing strong.
Christy Cuomo (loop documentarian) finishing strong in 2012.
Mike Paletta with last minute instructions for runners.
Bib pickup table.
Judy Godino, Maiah Godino, Tim Evnin, Ruth Littman, ___, Liz Cope, ___
Judy Godino, Maiah Godino, Tim Evnin, Ruth Littman, ___, Liz Cope, ___
Before the crowds Loop day 2009.
Michelle Blum in 2011 waiting at Splashdown.
Andy Hafter and bagpiper
Ken Littlefield watches the start of the 2011 Loop.
Brian Stempel and Frank Greene at 2012 Loop.
Micah True (aka Caballo Blanco) crossing Splashdown behind Rob Cummings (wearing GoPro)
Lee Willett helps direct the Sunday Runner group
Mark Vincent and Brian Stempel
Karen Haitoff (aka Sarah Bishop) testing a new course.
Becky and Barry Fagan
Shirley Copeland, Race Sweep
Running Man filled circle logo
Parking Helpers dream vest

Race Director “year-round” crew:

Tony Godino, Race Founder & Director 

Rob Cummings, Assistant Race Director, Webmaster, & Registrar

Judy Godino, Registration & Volunteer Coordinator

Mike Paletta, Assistant Race Director

Bill Bradsell, Teepee Construction, Course Pre-runner, anything else needed

Loop Spiritual Advisor: Danny Martin

Registration: Tim Evnin, Liz Cope, Judy Godino, Kate Paletta, Michelle Cope, Ciorsdan Conran, Trevor Branch, May Krukiel, Amy Cotter, MaryJoe, Trish LaRosa, Carol Gamez, Mike Berardino, Sharon Brehm, Andy Hafter, Kathy Lynch, Virginia Connolly.

T-shirt runners: The Sabido Girls, Ella Godino, Maiah Godino, Sawyer Cummings, Phoebe Paletta

Water Stop: Jay Sullivan, Alex Sabido, Andy Hafter, Mary Hafter, Michelle Cope and Sabido girls

Food Set Up: Tod O. Reed, Manny Sanguily, Jay Sullivan

Race Sweeps: Pat Normandeau and husband Joe, Ciorsdan Conran, Debbie Mullin, Shirley Copeland, Sue Herzog (LVAC sweep), Heather Flournoy, Dan Aitchison (post-race day flag cleanup), 

Official Starters (from past few years): Micah True (aka Caballo Blanco), Craig Swan, Atka the Wolf, Danny Martin, Tony Godino, John Lawrence, Tiokasen Ghosthorse, Mike Paletta, Joe Amuso, Judy Godino, Liz Cope, Jeff Main, many others.

Kimberly Bridge Marshalls: Jamer Breene, Mike Berardino, Virginia Connolly, Aarti Comstock, Carol Gordon

Finish Line: Jim Gerweck, Ken Littlefield, Mitch Stein, Dave Cope

Parking: Mike Paletta + crew (Peter Menzies, Daniel Tomson, Chris Dowhan, and others..)

Pre-Race Course Checkers (race day): Mike Markhoff, Mitch Stein, Bill Bradsell, and Ken Littlefield, Lee Willett, Joe Cloidt, Peeter Murrsepp, Chris DeMuth, 

Course Map creators (4×8 plywood 3d map): Bill Bradsell, Tony Godino.

T-Shirt Artists: Most Loop shirt designs were created by Tim Parshall (Go-to t-shirt artist for all years not credited to another artist here). Other fantastic shirts done by: Jim Jinkins (2010), Heather Kranz (2009), Suzanne Boshes (1999), Dave Cope (1987, 1988), John Schull (1998), Paul Dorfman (2002). T-shirt art is here.

Musicians: John Henken (bearded bagpiper), Kevin O’Roark (bagpiper), John Lawrence and The Leathermen (bluegrass band), Henry Kramer (viola), Blind Tommy (jazz harmonica). Do you have a musical talent? let us know!

Photographers: Carol Gordon, David Gordon, Tom Casper, Chris Reinke, Tyler Reinke, Michelle Blum, Ella Blum, Rob Cummings, John Cummings, Ciorsdan Conran, Erica Leighton, Maiah Godino, Ryan Reinke, Keith Realander, Alan Wegener, Zoe Wegener, Bram Wegener, and many many others seen through their photos here: http://leathermansloop.smugmug.com.

Documentarians: Christy Leggiero, Dean Leggiero (documentary & history of the Loop 1987-2011), Rob Cummings (brief runner video 2005, 2017 Loop Trailer video), Mitch Stein & Wilderness Bob (2002 Loop Documentary & 2004 Loop documentary). The Old Leather Man documentary & recreation of his 365 mile trek (2015 release expected but delayed).. 

Chief Archivists: Tony Godino, Mel Cowgill (responsible for transcribing all early “paper” based results into computer format in order to enable the Results section to include ALL years of the Loop!), Rob Cummings (this website and printed photo gallery – (color and black and white framed prints are available for exhibition loan)

Course Setting and Trail Cleanup: Tony Godino, Mike Paletta, Rob Cummings, Griffin Cummings, Harrison Paletta, Mark Gordon, Clay Tebbetts, CK Haynesworth, Bill Bradsell, Orion Cummings, Sawyer Cummings, Lee Willett, Dan Aitchison (post race trail cleanup)

Course Sections and Features named for: Sullivan’s Surprise (Gerry Sullivan), Tommy’s Turn (Tom Nohilly), Cowgill’s Corner (Mel Cowgill), Arsenault’s Alley (Kerry Arsenault), Goldblatt’s Gulch (Bob Goldblatt), Gorman Mud Flats (Doug Gorman).

Sunday Runners organization: Lee Willett, Rob Cummings, Mark Vincent, Eleanor Hershey, Barry Fagan, Karen Haitoff, Joe Cloidt, Christy Cuomo, Dean Leggiero, Gerry Sullivan, Bettina Sementilli, Annie Bai, Kathy Lynch, Eric Foxhall, Joe Mokczycki, David Vogel, Keith Realander, Ciorsdan Conran, Mario Turriago, more and more each sunday!

Help Feed The Leatherman Food Drive Organization: Dave Ceisler, Sam Ceisler

Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps: LVAC members past and present (photo coming!)

Official Musician Driver & Guide: Andy Hafter