Race Day Research Paper

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Runners of all ages and abilities are invited to take part in the Livermore Race to the Flagpole, the main fundraiser of the year for Livermore Granada Boosters which provides scholarships to Livermore scholar athletes each year. Choose from a 1-mile, 5K or 10K course. Participants will receive a commemorative race T-shirt, medal and post-race refreshments. The top male and female finishers in each distance will also be recognized.
Race day registration opens at 6:45am, first race begins at 8:45am. To pre-register and find more information, visit Active.com ($10-40).

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