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Sunday Fun Run Draws Dozens To Starting Line
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Toeing the line, runners in both the mile and 5k as part of the Panther Fun Run on Sunday get ready to take off while the timer, at left, covers his ears waiting for the pop of the starting gun, fired off by Escalon High teacher and coach Rick Heflin. Marg Jackson/The Times
On a chilly Sunday morning – well before settling in for some Super Bowl viewing and snacking – dozens gathered at El Portal Middle School for the annual Panther Fun Run, lacing up the running shoes for either the one-mile or 5k event. Both took off at the same time from the First Street school campus, the one-mile going out and back on First Street and the 5k veering out into the country for a bit before coming back along the main route to end at the school. With results provided by Red Cap Timing out of Roseville and proceeds benefiting the El Portal Parent Club, organizers were pleased with the turnout and said they hope to continue the run in the years to come.