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FAIR HAVEN: GIRLS, AND FRIENDS, ON THE RUN

By John T. Ward
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June 6th, 2015 @ 11am

fh-race-060615-18-500x375-6313690fh-race-060615-29-220x165-4329955It was a morning of flying ponytails, the occasional tutu and exultant finishes as hundreds of girls, joined by other runners of both genders, completed the Girls on the Run 5k in Fair Haven Saturday morning.

The race, one of many organized nationally by the Junior League, is the culmination of a 10-week program aimed at teaching girls in grades 3 through 8 life skills and confidence.

redbankgreen grabbed dozens of photos. Check them out to see if you know any of these future world-beaters.  (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge)

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