Runners launch into the 10-mile challenge in Virginia Acres Park March 8. Aiken Running Club's annual event, including a five-kilometer trot, drew about 350 participants for mileage in Aiken's horse district.

Sara Ashton, from Chapin, bangs out the final few yards in her 10-mile run Saturday morning in the Triple Crown Road Race. She was first among women, with a time of one hour, two minutes and 11 seconds. The Saturday event began and ended on the track around Virginia Acres Park.

Hunter Jarvis, from Columbia, reaches the finish line to take first place overall in the Triple Crown Road Race's 10-mile run March 8. He covered the distance in 55 minutes and 33 seconds. The Saturday event began and ended on the track around Virginia Acres Park.

Chapin resident Sara Ashton reaches the finish line in her 10-mile run Saturday morning in the Triple Crown Road Race. She won first place among women, with a time of one hour, two minutes and 11 seconds. Aiken Running Club's annual event, including a five-kilometer trot, drew about 350 participants for mileage in Aiken's horse district.

Aiken resident Amanda Williams completes the 10-mile run March 8 in the Triple Crown Road Race, handling the challenge in one hour, 32 minutes and 34 seconds. The Saturday event began and ended on the track around Virginia Acres Park.

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