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Run United Half Marathon Lights Up Aiken Streets
Runners from Aiken and beyond gathered for Run United in downtown Aiken to support United Way. Eric Ashton, a 51 year old orthopedic assistant from Daniel Island, won the Half Marathon in 1 18 28, with Shanton Barn of Goose Creek leading the women in 1 20 79. Bethany Fordham of Groton led women in the 5K finishing 19 28, while 14 year old Hayes Trapp of Aiken won the 5K overall. The event benefited United Way of Aiken County with sponsors Aiken Electric Cooperative Touchstone Energy and local government support ensuring a successful race weekend.
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Gragier
Shea Hol‘beook
Duatchewan
Fred Rompe ‘Berg
Mineller-Korenek
Kershaw
Aveay
Aiken
Run United
United Way
Aiken County
Kids In Action
Park Avenuue
Newberry Street Festival Center
Eric Ashton
Daniel Island
Ashton
Sara
Mar Thon
Amame
Trident Technical College
South Carolina
Shanton Barn
Goose Creek
Bain
Hayes Trapp
Augusta Preparatory
Martinez
Georgia
Bethany Fordham
Groton
Massachusetts
Aine
Callen
Aiken Electric Cooperative
Sharon Rodgers