FULL BELLIES, WARM HEARTS by Michelle Sobala
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pic event for those who enjoy opting outside on a brisk November morning for a good cause surrounded by the good vibes of a gigantic crowd who’s happy to earn their imminent feast later that day. Run to Feed the Hungry is the largest fun run in the United States on that special fourth Thursday of November we call Thanksgiving. A day we all focus on what we are grateful for. Those who participate like to go the extra mile. Actually, 3.1 miles in the 5K or 6.2 miles in the 10K. This adventure begins at California State University Sacramento and flows through a charming and established neighborhood known as the Fab Forties – The route includes J Street, one block over from the iconic big blue home featured in the movie ‘Lady Bird’. Imagine being surrounded by thousands of people jogging together through streets lined with mature trees, quintessential homes, plus volunteers and spectators cheering you
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