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The firehouse has seen its share of pain over the years, losing 11 firefighters in the September 11th Attacks. Then last year, the company also lost Joseph Graffignino and Robert Beddia, who were killed in the Deutsche Bank fire.

"The firehouse is very close-knit, we all know each other's wives and children and each other's fathers and mothers," said Captain Patrick McNally. "To see them come out and have a good day, it's good for the house, it's good for the families."

Even those who don't have family ties to the house, felt the need to run in the race.

"They risked their lives, trying to save our lives, they deserve a good time like this," said Matt LeBow, of Eltingville.

"It was very good, harder than I expected, which is good and I finished, that's all I was going for," said Michael LeBourveau, of Eltingville.

The course started in the park's field. The runner's then made their way to the beach, through the park's woods and back to the beach. People who ran the race say it was certainly challenging, but it was the least they could do honor the sacrifices of those whose lives have been lost.

"I at least think I'm running for my brother and you have a lot of anger built in you, so wanna just run as best you can for them," said Christina Brunn, who lost her brother Andrew in the September 11th Attacks. "You wake up every morning and they're in your life. You can't replace another brother with another brother, I only have one."

While the families said the losses aren't easy to take, they said events like the race certainly help.

"They risk their lives trying to save our lives. They deserve a day of fun," said Matt LeBow of Eltingville.