Both are designed to celebrate Rick's life by bringing the community together for a fun, healthy afternoon of outdoor activities. The 10K race is a United States Association of Track and Field-certified course. The challenging course loops throughout the city of Oneonta. It includes a one-mile climb up through the State University College at Oneonta campus and a corresponding downhill passing Hartwick College . The race is run efficiently and starts promptly.
Runners can learn their times minutes after finishing.
The start, finish and timing are handled by Finish Line Inc ., which coordinates races nationwide. In 1999 there were more than 900 registered runners. The race attracts runners from across the state due to its ties to the New York State Police. 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.