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PHOTOS: Race for Progeria Research Sees Record Turnout

Hundreds came down for the 11th annual road race to help support the Progeria Research Foundation on Saturday.

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Hundreds of runners and walkers gathered in front of Saturday morning to stride out for a cure to a delibitating childhood disease -- progeria.

, which is in its 11th year, is sponsored by the , which is based out of Peabody.

The winners of the day's 5K road race for both men and women were Peabody residents Dan Vassallo (1st overall, 17:37) and Nancy Hathaway (9th overall, 20:24).

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For a complete list of racers and awards by age group, click here -- you may even see a few names you recognize (we hold no grudges for misspelled names).

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