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Even young children were able to take part in the running festivities during the Deseret News Pioneer Day races on Friday, as a 1K race was held.
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Here are some photos from the event.
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Children take off for the start of the Deseret News 1K in Salt Lake City on Friday, July 24, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News
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Amelia Slaugh, 7, sings to music during the Deseret News 1K in Salt Lake City on Friday, July 24, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News
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Lincoln Webb, 9, focuses in on the finish line during the Deseret News 1K in Salt Lake City on Friday, July 24, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News
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Eddie Martinez, 8, races down the course during the Deseret News 1K in Salt Lake City on Friday, July 24, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News
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Children warm up with the Chick-fil-A cow during the Deseret News 1K in Salt Lake City on Friday, July 24, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News
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Lincoln Webb, 9, crosses the finish line to complete the Deseret News 1K race at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City on Friday, July 24, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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