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This morning we joined about 100 runners and participated in a trail race called the Jackrabbit Classic.
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Taking place in the beautiful Franklin Mountains State Park, on the outskirts of El Paso, there were two distances, 8.5 miles and 4.1 miles.
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"Encouragement is an immediate smile-producer." This aphorism by Sri Chinmoy, Peace Run founder, adorned the back of the official race t-shirt.
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Both courses began together and were beautiful trails through the very scenic high desert mountains.
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Arpan makes his way to the finish accompanied by Luis Martinez from Mexico who we had met the day before at the Tiger Dash 5 km Race.
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Antana won her age group in the 8.5 mile race and Nastya won her age group in the 4.1 mile age group.