Essex County Trail Association

Join Me in Supporting ECTA!

I’m beyond grateful to have won a Boston Marathon Invitational Entry through ECTA, and I want to celebrate this milestone by giving back. ECTA works tirelessly to keep the beautiful trails of Essex County open and accessible for everyone. Their mission is vital: to promote responsible use of trails, pathways, and access rights in our beautiful towns. These trails connect us to nature and each other, creating a thriving community for everyone.

My Journey

My journey toward completing all six Abbott World Marathon Majors began in 2022, when I ran the New York City Marathon with Nicole Jacob. Berlin came next, where I set a personal record, shared an unforgettable experience with my fellow MRC runners, and qualified for Chicago.

But just a month before Chicago, everything changed—I was diagnosed with cancer. Surgery, recovery, radiation, and medication made training incredibly difficult, yet I never let go of my dream. Every time my body struggled, my mind reminded me that perseverance can carry you through anything.

London became my first race after recovery, and crossing that finish line was an emotional reminder that I was still capable of moving forward - physically, mentally, and in my journey toward six stars.

I hope my story encourages anyone chasing a big dream: don’t give up. There will be bumps, setbacks, and moments that test you, but you are stronger than you think. Keep going and you will get there!!

Boston Marathon—let’s do this together!

If you’d like to help ECTA continue their incredible work, please consider donating.

Your donations will support:

* Trail maintenance and improvements to keep pathways safe and enjoyable.

* Community education programs that promote responsible trail use and conservation.Nothing is too small—every contribution helps maintain the trails that mean so much to our community.

Thank you all for your love, encouragement, and support. It truly means the world to me!

Best,

Charlotte Quimby

Hi, I’m Charlotte! Having been a recreational runner most of my life, running 5Ks, 10ks and half marathons, I’ve been well aware of just how legendary the Boston Marathon is. Moving to Boston over 10 years ago planted the seed, I definitely wanted to run it! Getting in however was no easy feat. I’ve put my name in many hats to try and win a place and I’ve volunteered hours with running clubs to increase my chances. After running a trail race hosted by the Essex County Trail Association, luck was on my side and my name was pulled out of the hat to run Boston 2025!!! I am now tasked with raising $3,500 for the ECTA, alongside training in the Boston winter for my first marathon! The ECTA stewards hundreds of miles of stunning trails throughout Boston’s North Shore communities giving families just like mine the chance to get outside and enjoy the best of what nature has to offer. Please consider supporting me and this worthy cause today so we can make the north shore proud and the trails even better!