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Lead Stories: Monday, December 1, 2008

Fairfield Road Races Set for Sunday

Posted June 19th, 2008 at 5:18 PM by David Monti

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Road Racing

One of New England’s great running traditions continues on Sunday when the 28th edition of the Stratton Faxon Fairfield Half-Marathon steps off from Jennings Beach in Fairfield, Conn.

Event coordinator John Bysiewicz of JB Sports expects about 3500 runners from six nations and 35 states to participate in the half-marathon, 5-K and kids’ 1 kilometer run.

“This year’s race should be very exciting,” said Bysiewicz in a prepared statement.

Athletes from Kenya and Ethiopia are the favorites for the $1500 winners’ checks. There is also a $1,000 bonus for a course record (1:02:39/1:12:06).
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