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PHOTO GALLERY: Jingle and Jog 5K


  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • | 5:00 a.m. December 7, 2013
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: Jingle and Jog 5K
Runners tie Christmas-colored bells to their laces in honor of the event’s name.
Runners tie Christmas-colored bells to their laces in honor of the event’s name.
Jeff Ellis uses street signs to aid in his stretching.
Jeff Ellis uses street signs to aid in his stretching.
Amy Charlotte Luce, 1, gets in the spirit, grasping a jingle bell.
Amy Charlotte Luce, 1, gets in the spirit, grasping a jingle bell.
Sandy Donath warms up.
Sandy Donath warms up.
Dave Vokus and Wrigley are ready to race.
Dave Vokus and Wrigley are ready to race.
Judy Rettle, of the Fry Family Foundation, fastens bells to her shoelaces.
Judy Rettle, of the Fry Family Foundation, fastens bells to her shoelaces.
Jamie Weatherford grabs a bite to eat before the event.
Jamie Weatherford grabs a bite to eat before the event.
Laurel Audet shows off her Santa hat before the race.
Laurel Audet shows off her Santa hat before the race.
Gal pals Annette Gregorio, Melissa Cirringione and Jocelyn Stevens.
Gal pals Annette Gregorio, Melissa Cirringione and Jocelyn Stevens.
Michele and Matthew Reisdorf sign up for the race.
Michele and Matthew Reisdorf sign up for the race.
Even Santa needs a warm up sometimes.
Even Santa needs a warm up sometimes.
Janie Denmant and Kathy Dubro dress festive.
Janie Denmant and Kathy Dubro dress festive.
Lan Repinski and Mark Castle stroll around before the race.
Lan Repinski and Mark Castle stroll around before the race.
Runners work out their muscles before the start of the race.
Runners work out their muscles before the start of the race.

 

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