Honan 5K paves way to support local programs
Colby Knight ’17 was not sure what he was running for on a sunny, windy fall morning, but he knew it was a good cause. And he was not alone. Knight was one of hundreds of Harvard students, alumni, faculty, and staff who hit Brighton Avenue in Allston last Sunday for the Brian J. Honan 5K Run/Walk, an annual charity event benefiting local and national education programs. “It’s my first year running this race. I learned about it when I recently joined the Harvard Running Club,” said Knight, a member of the Harvard wrestling team. “I’m glad I’m able to help support a good cause.” The race benefits the Brian J. Honan Charitable Fund, and more than 1,300 runners and walkers from Harvard, Boston College, Boston University, Northeastern University, and the Allston-Brighton community turned out for its 13th year. The annual event honors the memory of the former Boston District city counselor representing...