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Staunton's Firecracker 5K: Photos

STAUNTON — Zach Gates of Charlottesville won the men's title and Staunton's Eliza Dana took the women's title at Tuesday morning's 2023 Firecracker 5K sponsored by Sole Focus Running and The News Leader.

Waynesboro's Adam Groves, Winchester's R. Bennett Cupps, Parker Blosser of Weyers Cave and Gabe Miller of Covington rounded out the men's top five. For the women, Staunton's Annika Alderfer Fisher was second, followed by Caroline Sanders of Rockingham, Sophie Lamber of Staunton and Staunton's Nicki Shepard.

Complete results can be found at BlueRidgeTiming.com.

Check out the photos from the event that kicked off Tuesday's Happy Birthday America celebration at Gypsy Hill Park.

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Patrick Hite is a reporter at The News Leader. Story ideas and tips always welcome. Contact Patrick (he/him/his) at phite@newsleader.com and follow him on Twitter @Patrick_Hite. Subscribe to us at newsleader.com.

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