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Photo gallery: Deseret News Classic 5K

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World War II Veteran, Max Burdick, middle, is challenged by his daughter Jane Day in an arm wrestling match before the start of the Classic 5k at Wasatch Elementary School in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.

World War II Veteran, Max Burdick, middle, is challenged by his daughter Jane Day in an arm wrestling match before the start of the Classic 5k at Wasatch Elementary School in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Weston Kenney, Deseret News
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Runners celebrate as they pass the finish line at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Runners celebrate as they pass the finish line at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Weston Kenney, Deseret News
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John D. Cahill, 92, participates in the Classic 5k race at Wasatch Elementary School in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.

John D. Cahill, 92, participates in the Classic 5k race at Wasatch Elementary School in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Weston Kenney, Deseret News
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Medals are handed out to runners as they pass the finish line at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Medals are handed out to runners as they pass the finish line at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Weston Kenney, Deseret News
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Steve Wright, 65, prepares for the Classic 5k at Wasatch Elementary School in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Steve Wright, 65, prepares for the Classic 5k at Wasatch Elementary School in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Weston Kenney, Deseret News
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Runners of the Classic 5k cheer on the 10k runners as they pass by the mid-way point at Wasatch Elementary School in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Runners of the Classic 5k cheer on the 10k runners as they pass by the mid-way point at Wasatch Elementary School in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Weston Kenney, Deseret News
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Runners of the Classic 5k arrive before the start of the race at Wasatch Elementary School in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Runners of the Classic 5k arrive before the start of the race at Wasatch Elementary School in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Weston Kenney, Deseret News
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Utahn's gather for the start of the Classic 5k at Wasatch Elementary School in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Utahn’s gather for the start of the Classic 5k at Wasatch Elementary School in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Weston Kenney, Deseret News
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World War II Veteran, Max Burdick, right, and other Utahn's gather for the start of the Classic 5k at Wasatch Elementary School in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.

World War II Veteran, Max Burdick, right, and other Utahn’s gather for the start of the Classic 5k at Wasatch Elementary School in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Weston Kenney, Deseret News
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World War II Veteran, Max Burdick, right, has a laugh with his daughter Jane Day before the start of the Classic 5k at Wasatch Elementary School in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.

World War II Veteran, Max Burdick, right, has a laugh with his daughter Jane Day before the start of the Classic 5k at Wasatch Elementary School in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Weston Kenney, Deseret News
10 of 17
John D. Cahill, 92, left, arrives before the start of the Classic 5k race at Wasatch Elementary School in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.

John D. Cahill, 92, left, arrives before the start of the Classic 5k race at Wasatch Elementary School in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Weston Kenney, Deseret News
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Utahn's gather for the start of the Classic 5k at Wasatch Elementary School in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Utahn’s gather for the start of the Classic 5k at Wasatch Elementary School in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Weston Kenney, Deseret News
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Utahn's gather for the start of the Classic 5k at Wasatch Elementary School in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Utahn’s gather for the start of the Classic 5k at Wasatch Elementary School in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Weston Kenney, Deseret News
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A runner takes a rest after making it to the finish line at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.

A runner takes a rest after making it to the finish line at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Weston Kenney, Deseret News
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Medals are handed out to runners as they pass the finish line at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Medals are handed out to runners as they pass the finish line at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Weston Kenney, Deseret News
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Medals are handed out to runners as they pass the finish line at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Medals are handed out to runners as they pass the finish line at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Weston Kenney, Deseret News
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Medals are handed out to runners as they pass the finish line at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Medals are handed out to runners as they pass the finish line at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Weston Kenney, Deseret News
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World War II Veteran, Max Burdick, middle, is challenged by his daughter Jane Day in an arm wrestling match before the start of the Classic 5k at Wasatch Elementary School in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.
Runners celebrate as they pass the finish line at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.
John D. Cahill, 92, participates in the Classic 5k race at Wasatch Elementary School in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.
Medals are handed out to runners as they pass the finish line at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.
Steve Wright, 65, prepares for the Classic 5k at Wasatch Elementary School in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.
Runners of the Classic 5k cheer on the 10k runners as they pass by the mid-way point at Wasatch Elementary School in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.
Runners of the Classic 5k arrive before the start of the race at Wasatch Elementary School in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.
Utahn's gather for the start of the Classic 5k at Wasatch Elementary School in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.
World War II Veteran, Max Burdick, right, and other Utahn's gather for the start of the Classic 5k at Wasatch Elementary School in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.
World War II Veteran, Max Burdick, right, has a laugh with his daughter Jane Day before the start of the Classic 5k at Wasatch Elementary School in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.
John D. Cahill, 92, left, arrives before the start of the Classic 5k race at Wasatch Elementary School in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.
Utahn's gather for the start of the Classic 5k at Wasatch Elementary School in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.
Utahn's gather for the start of the Classic 5k at Wasatch Elementary School in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.
A runner takes a rest after making it to the finish line at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.
Medals are handed out to runners as they pass the finish line at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.
Medals are handed out to runners as they pass the finish line at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.
Medals are handed out to runners as they pass the finish line at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Complete race results

Thomas Merrill (19:41.8) and Janae Richardson (20:30.1) won the men's and women's races, but the Deseret News Classic was more than just the winners as these photos show.

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