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Photos: Stepping up, stepping proud

Under sunny skies, participants and supporters gathered for the 22nd annual mile-long Minute Man March.

Walkers leave the starting line of the Minute Man Arc’s 22nd annual Minute Man March on Saturday, September 19, 2026. . Ken McGagh/The Acton Bridge
Participants mobilize at the starting line of the 22nd annual Minute Man March on September 19. Photo: Ken McGagh/The Acton Bridge

Under sunny skies on September 19, participants and supporters gathered for the 22nd annual mile-long Minute Man March. The event raises funds and awareness of the non-profit Minute Man Arc’s programs, which help more than 1,400 adults and children with disabilities in Middlesex County.

Photos: Ken McGagh/The Acton Bridge

Isabella Kingsley of Acton, left, warms up at the Alcott School starting line for the Minute Man Arc’s 22nd annual Minute Man March on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The event raises funds and awareness the nonprofit’s programs supporting over 1,400 adults and children with disabilities in Middlesex County. Ken McGagh/The Acton Bridge
Isabella Kingsley of Acton, center, warms up at the Alcott Elementary School starting line.
Kim Harney, left, and others dance with a lion before participating in the Minute Man Arc’s 22nd annual Minute Man March on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The event raises funds and awareness the nonprofit’s programs supporting over 1,400 adults and children with disabilities in Middlesex County. Ken McGagh/The Acton Bridge
Kim Harney, left, and others dance with a lion mascot before the march.
Stephanie Palm of Acton, center, and others take part in a group exercise before the Minute Man Arc’s 22nd annual Minute Man March on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The event raises funds and awareness the nonprofit’s programs supporting over 1,400 adults and children with disabilities in Middlesex County. Ken McGagh/The Acton Bridge
Stephanie Palm of Acton, center, and others take part in a pre-march group exercise.
Ruth Goulet of Acton, right, leads her son Joey, 30, through Acton Center during Minute Man Arc’s 22nd annual Minute Man March on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Ken McGagh/The Acton Bridge
Ruth Goulet of Acton, right, and her son Joey march through Acton Center.
Ann Chang, center, celebrates as she and her father, Ray, and new friend Alisha Murphy reach the Alcott School finish line of Minute Man Arc’s 22nd annual one-mile Minute Man March on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The event raises funds and awareness the nonprofit’s programs supporting over 1,400 adults and children with disabilities in Middlesex County. Ken McGagh/The Acton Bridge
Ann Chang, center, celebrates as she and her father, Ray, and new friend Alisha Murphy reach the Alcott School finish line.
Framingham twins Frankie Saldi, front, and Bobby Saldi, left, 22, celebrate as they reach the finish lone of Minute Man Arc’s 22nd annual one-mile Minute Man March in Acton Center on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The event raises funds and awareness the nonprofit’s programs supporting over 1,400 adults and children with disabilities in Middlesex County. At right is the twins’ father, Frank Saldi. Ken McGagh/The Acton Bridge
Framingham twins Frankie Saldi, front, and Bobby Saldi, left, raise their arms in triumph as they complete their journey.

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