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PHOTO GALLERY: 5K Fun Run


  • By Amanda Morales
  • | 11:00 p.m. January 2, 2015
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PHOTO GALLERY: 5K Fun Run
Rachel Chambers had the second fastest time for the 5K Fun Run Saturday morning.
Rachel Chambers had the second fastest time for the 5K Fun Run Saturday morning.
Tracy Addison and Jan Dillon after completing the New Balance Fun Run.
Tracy Addison and Jan Dillon after completing the New Balance Fun Run.
Johnnie Luvavali is the first to approach the finish line for the New Balance Fun Run.
Johnnie Luvavali is the first to approach the finish line for the New Balance Fun Run.
Once a month runners are invited to participate in an event at the New Balance store located on Stickney Point Road.
Once a month runners are invited to participate in an event at the New Balance store located on Stickney Point Road.
Jessie Ochsendorf approaches the finish line with her father Dave.
Jessie Ochsendorf approaches the finish line with her father Dave.
The route took runners over the Stickney Point Road bridge.
The route took runners over the Stickney Point Road bridge.
Participants at the starting line for the New Balance Fun Run.
Participants at the starting line for the New Balance Fun Run.

 

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