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Over 60 People Participate in Revival of the Potatohampton 5K, Honoring Peter Walsh

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The start of the Pototohampton 5K in Bridgehampton on Sunday morning. DREW BUDD

The start of the Pototohampton 5K in Bridgehampton on Sunday morning. DREW BUDD

The start of the Pototohampton 5K in Bridgehampton on Sunday morning. DREW BUDD

The start of the Pototohampton 5K in Bridgehampton on Sunday morning. DREW BUDD

The start of the Pototohampton 5K in Bridgehampton on Sunday morning. DREW BUDD

The start of the Pototohampton 5K in Bridgehampton on Sunday morning. DREW BUDD

Bridgehampton Museum Executive Director Connor Flanagan goes over a few safety measures before the start of Sunday morning's race. DREW BUDD

Bridgehampton Museum Executive Director Connor Flanagan goes over a few safety measures before the start of Sunday morning's race. DREW BUDD

Suzanne Walsh, the wife of the late Peter Walsh — the Potatohampton 5K was revived in his honor — offers a few words prior to Sunday morning's race. DREW BUDD

Suzanne Walsh, the wife of the late Peter Walsh — the Potatohampton 5K was revived in his honor — offers a few words prior to Sunday morning's race. DREW BUDD

Bridgehampton Museum Vice President Harry Hackett III plays the bugle at the Potatohampton 5K on Sunday morning. DREW BUDD

Bridgehampton Museum Vice President Harry Hackett III plays the bugle at the Potatohampton 5K on Sunday morning. DREW BUDD

Nephew of Peter and Suzanne Walsh who placed second overall holds up his T-shirt

Nephew of Peter and Suzanne Walsh who placed second overall holds up his T-shirt "Coogan's Crew," a nod to his late uncle. DREW BUDD

Julie Tucker of Hampton Bays was the female champion of Sunday's race. DREW BUDD

Julie Tucker of Hampton Bays was the female champion of Sunday's race. DREW BUDD

Gary Wachtel placed fourth on Sunday. DREW BUDD

Gary Wachtel placed fourth on Sunday. DREW BUDD

Charles Bakke finished third overall. DREW BUDD

Charles Bakke finished third overall. DREW BUDD

Drew Budd on Sep 24, 2025
In the early fall of 2023, not long after becoming the executive director of the Bridgehampton Museum, Connor Flanagan recalled going on a walk with Peter Walsh on Main Street... more

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