Ramble Roundup: James Joyce Ramble Schedule, Start Times

Today, Sunday April 28, marks the return of Dedham's annual James Joyce Ramble 10K. 

The event has been a regional Championship for the active New England running association for several years, but this is the first time that the Ramble will be a nationally recognized event. This year the run will host the American Masters 10K Championship.

“Our continuing success is a testament to the hard work of the organizing committee, support of local business and wide community support," organizer Martin Hanley told Dedham Patch.

Security for this year's event has been increased due to the recent Boston Marathon bombings. As such, there will be no bag check-in at the James Joyce Ramble. Attendees are encouraged to have a family member or friend take care of bags or to leave clothing in vehicles.

Below is the full schedule of events for today (click here to see the full course map).

North Star Children's Ramble

The North Star Children's Ramble is a literacy-themed sporting event for kids ages 4-12. There are five age-specific races, from the 50-yard dash to 500-yard dash. The event also includes a coloring contest for runners and non-runner audience participants. Like its parent race, the North Star Ramble mixes sports and the arts together by tying into Dedham author Peter H. Reynolds’ book, The North Star.

• 8:30 a.m. - Free Registration starts
• 9:30 a.m. - 4 and yonger race - 50-yard dash
• 9:45 a.m. - ages 5 & 6 race - 50-yard dash 
• 10 a.m. - ages 7 & 8 - 100-yard dash 
• 10:10 a.m. - age 9 & 10 
• 10:20 a.m. - ages 11 & 12

20th Annual Take-A-Walk

Registration for this 4.5 Mile Fitness Walk to benefit the Dana Farber Institute begins at 10 a.m. with the walk kicking off at 11:10 a.m. Attendees will be helping cancer research and development and will also qualify to win some valuable prizes.

James Joyce Ramble 10K Road Race 

For the first time this year, there will be a two-wave start with the runners participating in the USATF National Masters Championship, beginning three minutes in front of the main field of runners.

Registrations and bib pick-ups begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Endicott Estate and end at 10:30 a.m. Participants will not be allowed to access the start except by using the side street and sidewalk. 

The street will be closed to at 10:45 a.m. to everyone except for Ramble staff and USATF officials.

The race itself begins promptly at 11 a.m. on East Street, one block south of the Endicott Estate at Boulevard Street.

Parking is available for early arrivals on the estate fairgrounds. On-street parking is available above Mount Vernon Street and near the High and Middle school. 

Check back with Dedham Patch for coverage of the event.