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Viewfinder: Running Day in Royal Oak

More than 100 people come to Quickstad Park for high school, middle school and open races.

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When and met at  on Tuesday, the outcomes were split: the Knights took the girls race 22-33 and Ravens won the boys race 24-32. But the competition didn't stop there.

Following the 5K races, there were 2-mile, 1-mile and a 1/4-mile "Raven Run" race with teams from and Our Lady of LaSalette in Berkley as well as intramural program.

About 120 people participated in all five races.

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