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Runner's World Classic Coming to North Andover
Join the editors of "Runner's World" for three races during the weekend of July 15-17 and complete the running hat trick.
North Andover, MA - Local athletes will get a chance to score a runner's hat trick when the Runner's World Classic comes to Merrimack College in North Andover in July.
This new event and race will be held on the grounds of Merrimack College during the weekend of July 15–17. The event will benefit many local charities and worthwhile causes and is modeled after the Runner’s World Half & Festival held every October in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, according to the editors of Runner's World magazine.
The Classic will begin with a children’s fun run at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 15. Then
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The races get going on Saturday with the 5K starting at 7 a.m. and the 10K following soon after at 8:30 a.m. The half marathon takes place at 7 a.m. on Sunday.
Runners who complete all three races will have accomplished the running hat trick, covering 22.4 miles over two days.
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