The District 279 Foundation 5K Fun Run brought out more than 500 participants and more than 50 volunteers for the event held at Elm Creek Park Reserve on Aug. 17. Channel 12’s Dave Kiser emceed while Goldy Gopher and TC Bear joined Scoopy from Culvers, Subman from Subway, Wilbur from Famous Daves BBQ and several Osseo Area Schools mascots in greeting and interacting with participants.
Additionally, every child that finished the run earned a free book. District 279 Foundation raised more than $9,000 from the event, which will be used to support Osseo Area Schools media centers.
Race results for those who participated in the competitive timed run can be found at: http://www.mtecresults.com/race/show/1735
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