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8th Grader Runs Half Marathon

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Erin McMorris ran her first half marathon on Saturday, June 17th. She ran the Rockapulco Father's Day half marathon in Rockaway, New York. She is 14 years old and was the youngest person to compete in the race. Although it was her first half marathon (and her first road race of any kind), she finished 6th among all the women runners.

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