Reggae Run Draws Big Crowd Again

The 16th Annual Reggae Run drew a huge crowd this year to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Sarah Fenske with "Metro Scooter" in Norwood came to volunteer, helping police close off streets.

"It's unbelievable," said Fenske.  "I know they said there was going to be a lot of runners out here but this is amazing.  It's been really great to see this many people come down here."

The 5k run has been a tradition since 1994, started to remember Maria Olberding, who was killed in a random act of violence. 

"The Reggae Run is an example of where a family took a tragic situation and turned it into something positive.  Now, for the last decade it has given hope, strength and joy for many children," said Executive Director Dan Borba.

Maria Olberding loved reggae music so organizers have a party at the end of the run featuring reggae.

This year the Live Ark Band performed.

Since 1994, the Reggae Run has raised more than $800,000 for local nonprofit organizations, including more than $500,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.