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To the editor:
Running for potatoes? Yes, and only in Palmer and during the Alaska State Fair!
This fun and fast race was the Fair Day 5-K road race hosted by the Valley Women’s Running Team on Aug. 30. The team was excited about reviving an old tradition of having a 5-K during the fair. Overall and age group winners received a 5-pound bag of homegrown potatoes from VanderWeele Farm.
A special thanks to our sponsors, participants and volunteers — Mat-Su Health Foundation, VanderWeele Farm, Fred Meyer, Valley Mountain Bikers and Hikers, Garden Chiropractic, Subway, Palmer High School, Mike Janecek and Dale Ewart.
Kenna Loyer, race director
Vera Hershey and Terry Slaven
Valley Women’s Running Team Race Committee
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