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Sharon Track Coach Wins Mick Morgan's 5K
Runners packed the Irish Pub and Restaurant's parking lot for Sharon's newest tradition.
A new 5K co-sponsored by a Sharon eatery to support a Sharon-based elder services agency was won by a cross-country and track coach today.
Philip Gingras won the this morning in a time of 18:13.
The race started and ended at . The Route 1 business partnered with , right down the street, on the event. The proceeds will benefit HESSCO's programs for local seniors and their caregivers.
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Gingras and the top female finisher, Jacqueline Cuscia of Scituate, received trophies. Cuscia finished in 22:34. The top two male and female finishers in each age group received medals.
"It's a fun experience, just coming out for St. Patrick's Day," said Gingras, who won the last June.
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"I had a couple of friends running. They told me about it, so I figured I'd just give it a shot. I hadn't raced in a while. I just wanted to have some fun."
Sharon Patch will have more results once they're posted on www.coolrunning.com.
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