Honan Race gains ground
Hundreds of Harvard students, alumni, and staff, along with the Harvard University Band, crossed the Charles River this past weekend to run in the 10th annual Brian J. Honan 5K Road Race. Almost 700 Harvard-affiliated runners — nearly double the number of participants last year — were among the 1,800 runners on Sunday. The race benefits the Brian J. Honan Charitable Fund, with Harvard-affiliated runners sponsored by Harvard Public Affairs & Communications and the Harvard Business School. Kevin G. Honan, state representative for Allston-Brighton, and Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino were on hand to start the race and celebrate Brian Honan’s legacy. “Brian was a very special person who cared about his constituents,” said Menino. “He’s remembered by so many young people through the Brian J. Honan Fellowship” — a program that engages youth across Boston, developing leadership skills and stimulating interest in public service — “and I meet with those kids every...