A year ago, teacher and volunteer firefighter Jim Burkhardt, a lifelong distance runner, decided to do a community fundraiser. His plan: run around the track at Alexander Central School for 24 hours. Between rain and injuries, he didn't quite make it, but the effort is starting to evolve into an annual event.
This year, the community came together to raise money for Dollars for Scholars and the Alexander Volunteer Fire Department.
Instead of just Burkhardt running, the whole community was invited to the track from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. to run or walk was much as each they wanted.
Thirty-seven walkers and runners joined the event this year, from age 2 to age 84.
The event included music, food and door prizes.
Organizers say they're already starting to plan for next year. They might cut down from an all-day event to a half-day event, so more participants will be at the track at the same time.
