10K Classic Gets the Community Up and Running

10K Classic Gets the Community Up and Running
Young runner at the Junior Division of 10K Classic at Middletown High School Stadium in Middletown on June 3, 2016. Yvonne Marcotte/Epoch Times
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MIDDLETOWN—Kids from 3 to 12 ran to the cheers of family and encouragement from legendary runner and native son Frank Shorter on June 4 at Middletown High School’s Faller Field during the annual 10K Classic. 

According to Middletown High School varsity track coach Eric Hipsman, 212 children participated in the warm-ups and raced in various age groups.

Children run in the Junior Division of 10K Classic at Middletown High School stadium in Middletown on June 3, 2016. (Yvonne Marcotte/Epoch Times)
Children run in the Junior Division of 10K Classic at Middletown High School stadium in Middletown on June 3, 2016. Yvonne Marcotte/Epoch Times