The race kicked off the huge celebration and provided additional revenue for the parade/fireworks. When former Mayor Ron Arnoni and Race Director Janice Boyko assumed the leadership in 1998, the tradition continued. Each year the race has donated a sizeable contribution to the 4th of July Committee and rotating charities (Special Olympics, American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, MS
, and the Salvation Army, to name a few). When Mayor Ken Lockhart came aboard, we continued to provide a first class event and distribute our proceeds. Since 2007, we have donated to the 4th of July Committee as well as local organizations - Brentwood Library, Food Pantry, Fire Department, EMS and Drop the Puck on Cancer.
