Event History

There’s a photo of a woman poised atop a rock, her silhouette outlining her muscular figure, her chin pointing high and her arms curling in a position that conveys strength. The woman is Nancy Horn and the photo was taken before her 14-month battle with brain cancer, which cut short her life in 2003. She was both a devoted wife and mother, who inspired many people with her courage and positive attitude.

Nancy Horn was described as a model mother – she took motherhood to a new level with her focus on her two sons. Often referred to as a true-blue friend, Nancy was a fun person, a pleasure to know, and had outstanding strength of character.

Run to Remember 5K Run/Walk began with Nancy's family and friends as a tribute to her exceptional view on physical fitness, her fortitude, and her enthusiastic approach to life. The atmosphere of the event is one of celebration and involves a 5K run/walk, followed by an outdoor after-party with a live band, food, and beverages.

Nancy was a devoted wife and mother, and her family and friends felt that donating the event proceeds to the Anderson Foundation for Parks and Recreation was the perfect way to honor her memory.

The first Run to Remember was such a success that the Horn family wanted to share this event, and invited others to nominate a loved one to be a Run to Remember honoree. Today, the event has expanded to celebrate the lives of almost three dozen individuals:

2005 Honorees
- Scott Barkley
- Lonnie Bettle
- Gerry Meisman

2006 Honorees
- Jordan Bonne
- Christopher Rowswell
- Peter Tekulve

2007 Honorees
- Tonya Brown
- John Naish, Jr.

2008 Honorees
- Rick Alfieri
- Erin Borchers Bates
- Jill Sutphin

2009 Honorees
- Marty Demmerle Carr
- Darrin Huston
- David & Millie Pavlik
- Bob Rumke

2010 Honorees
- Tommy Bodenstein
- Kevin S. Brown
- Bradley W. Gebhart
- George Hayward
- Rosanne Martin
- Robin A. Nance
- Nina Volz

2011 Honorees
- Patrick Fox
- Vicki Moore Gray
- Bill Parchman
- Julie Stautberg
- Bob Wirth

2012 Honorees
- Rachel M. Barnett
- Jack McQuery
- David Poole Moore
- Janet Nemann
- Ashley Oehler
- Kathy Padjen
- Jeremy Shipley
- Sammy Sovilla
- Meagan Toothman

Run to Remember wins state award in 2010!
The Park District is proud to announce that the Run to Remember won the 1st place Award of Excellence in the Health & Wellness Programming category by Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA). The awards were judged in a two-tiered process, which included a panel of parks and recreation professionals from around Ohio, as well as, the association’s Board of Directors. OPRA is a non-profit organization representing over 1300 professionals and citizen board members involved in providing leisure facilities and opportunities to all Ohioans.