The race runs through Riverside Park in a Halloween theme, so expect costumes alongside the usual running gear. There is a costume contest on top of the standard finish-line awards, which gives the morning a different energy than a typical weekend race in the park.
The event benefits The HOPE Program, which supports New Yorkers entering careers in the green economy, so the cause is woven into the atmosphere rather than just printed on a banner.
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