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YMCA's Firecracker 4-Miler Attracts Hundreds

13th Annual 4-mile race held at Fairview Park in Palmer

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Runners and walkers took to the streets and bike trail around Fairview Park in Palmer Township on Fourth of July morning for the 13th Annual YMCA Firecracker 4-miler run/walk.

Palmer Township resident and Easton Area High School alumnus Rich Ryan was the overall winner in a time of 21:10. Meaghan Carlstrom won on the women's side, finishing in a time of 26:30, according to results published in the Express-Times.

Proceeds from the race entry fee benefit the Family YMCA of Easton, Phillipsburg & Vicinity's "Giving Makes-a-Difference Campaign". 

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