24-03-2025
‘Johnny's Jog' raises money to support those with chronic illnesses
WEST HARTFORD, Conn (WTNH) — West Hartford continued its St. Patrick's day celebrations Sunday with the annual 'Johnny's Jog' 5K race.
The annual event combines a road race with bagpipes, step dancing, free food, a raffle, and more.
The race is held in honor of Johnny Moran, who organizers say faced life's challenges with a heartwarming smile and an unyielding spirit.
Manchester Road Race donates over $100K in proceeds
'We started and we used to hand-write our own signs, we had about, our first year, maybe 300 participants, 200, and it's just grown,' race organizer Kelly Clark said. 'And everybody comes out every year, and the community shows up, and it's really nice.'
Since the race started in 2011, it has raised over $850,000 to support people living with chronic illnesses.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
