20th Annual Richard’s Run Unites Ho-Ho-Kus: See Who Took 1st Place and How the Race is Fighting Pediatric Cancer
Photos By: Councilman Dane Policastro
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
HO-HO-KUS, NJ — A proud tradition of fitness, community, and philanthropy continued on October 5th as the 20th Annual Ho-Ho-Kus Richard’s Run 5K successfully brought together the town for a powerful cause. The event, which has become a beloved fixture on the fall calendar, celebrates a lasting legacy while directly supporting pediatric cancer initiatives and local education.
With a field of 253 enthusiastic participants, the race saw children, families, and seasoned athletes hit the pavement in a display of community spirit.
Race Day Highlights and Winners
The atmosphere was electric as the event kicked off with a rousing performance by the Police Pipes & Drums of Bergen County, whose bagpipers led the opening ceremony. The cause also earned support from members of the Bergen County Police Academy class, who participated to honor the mission.
A big congratulations to this year’s top finishers who conquered the course:
- 1st Place Male: Steve Flanagan
- 1st Place Female: Kate McNerney
A Race That Runs on Purpose
The Richard’s Run is far more than just a 5K; it is a critical fundraiser for two vital causes that impact the Ho-Ho-Kus community and beyond:
- Ho-Ho-Kus Education Foundation (HHEF): The event is presented by the HHEF, and a significant portion of the proceeds supports their mission to enhance the quality of education in the Ho-Ho-Kus Public School.
- Go4TheGoal: A portion of the funds directly benefits the Go4TheGoal Foundation, an incredible organization dedicated to helping children battling cancer achieve their goals.
For two decades, the Richard’s Run has successfully united the town, creating a lasting legacy of health, education, and compassion. Thank you to every runner, volunteer, and donor for making the 20th anniversary a success!
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respectfully, who is/was Richard? I googled without success. Thnx
is this the same race from upper saddle river named for
DICK MEIGHAN MEMORIAL 5K RUN
disappointing that there’s no info on the HHK race name sake
https://go4thegoal.org/richards-journey
Thank you.
Your google skills need some work.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/11th-annual-richards-run-ho-130000061.html
Thank you.
I spent a fair bit of time searching w/o success. You’ve led me to the right page.
Part of my confusion was also related to a similarly named Richard’s Run in USR.
I appreciate your help