Richwood
Local News
July 9, 2026
Relay for America, a group of 250 marathon runners carrying an American flag from San Francisco, California to Washington D.C., passed through Richwood last week to much fanfare from locals. Above, a relay runner brandishing the American flag runs by the crowd of locals on Ottawa Street, who assembled around 6:30 p.m. in anticipation of the relay’s arrival. Several locals also joined in the relay during various stretches of the race. (Photo submitted)

Richwood welcomes Relay for America runners

 

By Kyle Meddles, Richwood Gazette

Richwood residents showcased their patriotism on the national stage as runners with Relay for America passed through the village last week.

A t around 6:30 p.m, June 30, runners bearing the American flag were greeted to a crowd of locals on Ottawa Street as the relay ran through the village on their way to the nation’s capital.

According to the group’s website, Relay for America is a self described “ragtag crew of believers” out to prove that Americans can still come together by running an American flag from San Francisco, California to Washington, D.C. The relay includes 250 runners through 15 states for 20 nonstop days – with the ultimate goal of arriv…

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