KaleRunning would like to thank everyone for making this event in its second year a tremendous success. A big THANK YOU goes out to all of our volunteers; especially Ryan Carroll and the Western Branch Track and Cross Country teams who supplied nearly all of the race volunteers. Without these energetic volunteers, this race would not have been possible.

We are also happy to report that a portion of the proceeds from this race will benefit EQUI-KIDS, a therapeutic riding program that offers horseback riding lessons to individuals with mental and physical disabling conditions such as Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and Learning Disabilities.

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