‘Perfect Runners:’ Longtime Great Race Runners Keep Streak Going Even During Pandemic

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — For the last 4 decades, the last Sunday of September has meant one thing to this group of runners.You’ll find them on Beechwood Boulevard near Frick Park before they take off for The Point.
“This is actually my 43rd Great Race,” Ken Balkey of Churchill said.
“I believe it is 43rd,” Marty Klanchar of State College said.
They are the Great Race perfect runners. In all, 21 have run every City of Pittsburgh Great Race dating back to the 70s.
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