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The event was managed by the club's members along with 150 volunteers who were Patchogue Medford High School Teachers, Key Clubbers and Venture Crew. The record number of runners contributed more than 1,500 toys which were distributed for needy children in the Patchogue area.
Costumes added to the seasonal flavor of the event chaired by member Nicholas Harding. The race which was held at Patchogue's Shorefront Park was timed and administered by Elitefeats.com. A temperature controlled 1,200 person tent protected the runners and volunteers. All were treated to food and music during and after the race. A special prize was awarded to the best costumed running group.
The fastest runner, Nick Fllipazzo, who won the race with a time of 14:42.
(Posted December 9, 2017)
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