“Whether someone is running their first half marathon, volunteering, fundraising for a local nonprofit, or cheering from the sidelines, we want everyone to feel like they’re part of something bigger than themselves,” Kosak said. “My hope is that The Mass Half becomes an annual tradition that showcases everything that makes this region special while strengthening our community for years to come.”

"The different opportunities have different benefits that make this rewarding. Right now we might not see all the people that we are helping, but at the end of the day they will tell us how many servings we have provided, and it will be for thousands of people, and it feels very fulfilling." Damian Zash