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Runners compete in 5k & Fun Run Saturday

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Runners and walkers gathered at Gerald R. Ford International Airport Saturday for the annual GRR Runway 5k and one-mile fun run.

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Organizers say the airport provides a unique location for this event because it allows participants to compete on an actual airport runway.

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The course started north of the economy parking lot, looped onto taxiway Juliet and runway 8L/26R - the airport's general aviation runway - then ended back at the parking lot.

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Partial proceeds from Saturday's race will benefit Kids' Food Basket.