Virtual Race Raises Over $19,000 for Local Food Pantries

The O’Halloran Group held a successful third virtual race to raise funds for area food pantries. Shown here are: Lori Meding, Dan O’Halloran, Susan Morrison of Warner Connects New Hampshire Food Pantry, Mary Jannenga of Newport Food Pantry, Clara Sheehy and Marilyn Paradis of Kearsarge Lake Sunapee Food Pantry, Josh Lizotte, Brandy Waterman, and Christina O’Halloran.

The O’Halloran Group, Keller Williams Lakes and Mountains Realty, held its third annual virtual Ultra 1K road race throughout the month of May. The goal of the event is to raise funds and awareness in support of three area food pantries: the Kearsarge Lake Sunapee Community Food Pantry (which serves Andover), the Newport Food Pantry, and the Warner Connects New Hampshire Food Pantry.

During the event, racers participated from all over New Hampshire, creating their own race routes or enjoying one or all of the official routes located around the Lake Sunapee region. Many participants took the opportunity to go much further with their walks or runs, logging several 1Ks throughout the month.

Between racer participation and generous sponsor support, O’Halloran Group raised $19,305 and will be donating all proceeds equally among the three food pantries. This is an increase from the $15,000 raised in 2021 and $8,000 in the inaugural race in 2020. To date, $42,305 in proceeds have been donated on behalf of Ultra 1K.

“We are very excited and appreciative of the support this year,” said Dan O’Halloran, broker/owner. “To raise over $19,000 in our third year of the event is amazing. We received incredible support from our generous local businesses and people in our community.

“It’s a great feeling to raise money for our local food pantries, who work so hard throughout the year. We are very lucky to live in such a giving community. Thank you so much to all those who helped, sponsored, donated, and participated in the race.”

Combined, the three food pantries support residents in 24 towns in the Sunapee Region. The Kearsarge Lake Sunapee Community Food Pantry, with their 80 volunteers, served 1,093 households last year, including 48 new families needing assistance.

In 2021, the Newport Food Pantry provided more than 47,145 meals with only one director and one volunteer. The Warner Connects New Hampshire Food Pantry made 300 visits per week with 100 hours in volunteer time per week.

The fourth annual Ultra 1K will return in May 2023, and you can expect even more fun and entertainment from the event. Stay up to date on event details at Ultra1K.com.

O’Halloran Group, Keller Williams Lakes and Mountains Realty, O’Halloran Group is a real estate brokerage located in New London, New Hampshire focused on helping home buyers and sellers navigate the real estate market in the Sunapee Region and surrounding area. Part of Keller Williams Lakes and Mountains Realty, O’Halloran Group is known for its local expertise, personalized marketing strategies and extensive network used to ensure clients realize their real estate goals.