Race to Deliver

[Results]

To spread the spirit of the Thanksgiving season, nearly 6,000 runners gathered for a four-mile race in Central Park to support God’s Love We Deliver—an organization that provides meals to those living with illness in and around New York City.

Participants hugged to stay warm on a chilly autumn morning.	Pinning race numbers to shirts is a pre-race tradition shared by all.	Kids donned knit hats, fleece hoods, and bright smiles before lining up for their races.	Ready, set, go! Races were held for kids ages 2-12.
Smiles and fun were contagious at the kids’ races.	Parents and siblings cheered the young runners from the sidelines.	These children celebrated the joy of running.	Thumbs up to a healthy start to the day.
The start of a competitive NYRR race.	Courtney Knight (left) of Long Island City and Sarah Dailey of Astoria were on the move.	Television personality Star Jones took the stage to encourage the runners.	Promoting GLWD’s mission is something to smile about.
In addition to healthy meals, GLWD provides nutrition education and client advocacy.	Tatyana Farber (center) and Mary Ellen Bingham (right) provided spontaneous entertainment.	Teklu Deneke of West Side Runners broke the tape in a speedy 19:59.	WSX topped the podium on Sunday; Meseret Kotu won the women’s race in 24:04.
Elizabeth Hackett of Astoria slapped hands with cheerleaders at the finish.	Christopher Weik of Manhattan showed his love of running and football.	A juggler on stilts was one of the many fun post-race activities.	These runners refueled with bagels and apples after their hard efforts.