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    The Magnificent Mile Race

    Thank you for helping us make the seventh edition of The Magnificent Mile Race a huge success! Nearly 1,300 participants came out this year, which was a record-breaking crowd! So far, we have raised just over $49,000 this year, and donations are still coming in. More details will be provided as we update our site. [...]

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    Kids Love to Run

    We had some outstanding young runners compete this year. We would like to especially recognize the Durham Striders, who won the USATF Youth overall team competition, as well as all the young competitors who bested NC-USATF state records: Rebekah Hartzell, 8:17, 1-7 girl’s age group  Victoria Swepson, 6:13.9, 8-9 girl’s age group Lauren Turner, 5:33.7, [...]

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Race Results Are Posted

Results for 2012 are posted. Place your cursor on the About the Race and click on Results. Pictured here is women’s winner Brittany Copeland of Wilmington, who ran a 4:51.2. Not only did Brittany break the course record, she smashed the 15-year-old NC-USATF state record. Great job!

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Quick Takes

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Thank You, Dr. Sherwood

The brilliant and compassionate Dr. Nina Tang Sherwood spoke at this year’s Awards Ceremony. Nina is an assistant professor and researcher in Duke University’s Biology Department and the recipient of an SPF research grant. She specializes in cell and molecular biology, genetics, and neuroscience; and is particularly interested in spastin, a protein that plays a significant [...]

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Elites Lead the Pack

As the NC-USATF State Championship, The Magnificent Mile Race draws some incredible runners.

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More Than A Race

As exciting as the race component is, The Magnificent Mile is much more than that. At its core is a deep determination to unlock the mysteries of motor neuron disease.