Thousands of runners take on the CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge
Chrystal Stone WNYT
May 16, 2025 - 4:22 AM
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Thousands of runners take on the CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge
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More than 7,500 runners and walkers representing over 450 area businesses filled Empire Plaza Thursday afternoon for the 18th-annual CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge. The three and half mile race is a major fundraiser the Hudson-Mohawk Road Runners Club. Nearly $24,000 was raised.
This year’s top finisher on the men’s side was Jared Lamson with time of 17:06. The 22-year-old, who ran for the Ciccoti Center, has a rich athletic background as a gymnast, diver, and tri-athlete. He says he got into running five years ago. This was his first time running in this event.
The winner on the women’s side was Karen Bertasso-Hughes with a time 20:05. This is the sixth win for the 41-year-old, and her second-fastest time. Bertasso ran for the Albany Stratton VA.