Congratulations to the brave souls who ran through the snowstorm yesterday at the Smithtown 350 Bull Smythe Relay run. The Olympic-torch style, 36 one-mile legs relay, through each of the town’s hamlets and villages, followed the legendary bull ride by town-founder Richard Smythe.
Each mile was sponsored by local residents, business professionals, schools, civil/emergency service departments, various foundations, and Chambers of Commerce. Local government officials supporting this epic event, included Town Councilman Creighton, Councilman Wehrheim, Town Clerk Vincent Puleo and Smithtown residents, Legislator Rob Trotta and Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick as individual Mile Sponsors.
Special Thanks to mile 16 sponsor, The Smithtown Democratic Committee and Chairman Ed Maher for sharing photos of sponsored runners, Teresa Haft, Kalina Lovell and Tony Giordano.
About Smithtown 350 Foundation
The Smithtown 350 Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation that was created by residents of Smithtown, who volunteered their time and joined together to form an organization that would organize and coordinate the celebration of Smithtown’s 350th Anniversary, Smithtown’s Sesquarcentennial. The committee, formed by Town Historian Bradley Harris will actively promote, direct, and run activities and events on behalf of the Town of Smithtown. Events will include the Bull Smythe Run, the dedication of the Statue of Richard Smythe, a Sesquarcentennial Parade and a Fireworks Celebration. The foundation also promotes interest in Smithtown’s history through participation and involvement of Smithtown 350th events from residents, schools, other organizations, businesses, and corporations.