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Jack Duffy 5K Power Run Sunday In Horsham

The 6th annual memorial race honors the memory of Hatboro-Horsham High School graduate Jack Duffy.

The 6th annual Jack Duffy 5K Power Run and 1M Walk takes place in Horsham Township on Sunday.
The 6th annual Jack Duffy 5K Power Run and 1M Walk takes place in Horsham Township on Sunday. (Horsham Township)

HORSHAM TOWNSHIP, PA —Residents, runners, and walkers will gather Sunday to honor the memory of Hatboro-Horsham High School graduate Jack Duffy.

The 6th Annual Jack Duffy 5K Power Run and 1M Walk will be held Sunday starting at Hatboro-Horsham High School Stadium and continuing along the Power Line Trail in Horsham.

Online registration is open through Saturday and is discounted versus race day sign-up. Click here to register or donate

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"This event is held to celebrate the life of Jack Duffy, a brilliant and kind young man, Hatboro-Horsham graduate, Dartmouth student, entrepreneur, and accomplished runner whose purpose was 'to serve, help, and empower others,'” township officials said in a Facebook post.

Proceeds benefit AFSP Greater Philadelphia.

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Check-in begins at 7:15 am and the race at 8 a.m. Awards will be given for both in-person and virtual events.

The Hatboro-Horsham High School graduate lost his battle with depression while attending Dartmouth College in 2019, ending his life just after his 20th birthday.

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