The goal for 2000 is to attract more participants, eventually building The Pit Run into one of the premier running events in New York State. The second part of the event is equally important. It centers on a picnic and barbecue which follow the run. In 1999 a two-mile walk throughout the city involved 600 people. The children's fun run in Neahwa Park has grown every year, with over 275 participants in 1999.
Every child gets a race number, a ribbon for completion and a gift packet.
There's music, good food, balloons, clowns, a fire truck, and much more. The Pit Run is designed to be a day of joy, celebration, and fun for the whole Oneonta community. In his short number of years, Ricky touched everyone he came into contact with in a very special way. He was honest, intelligent, caring and compassionate and had the ability to laugh loudly and often. He was a leader in work and in play and once you were his friend, you were always his friend.