Nearly 2,000 gather for annual Dayton Dragons 5K

DAYTON — About 2,000 gathered for the annual Dayton Dragons 5K run, sponsored by Orthopedic Associates.

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Serious competitive runners led the way at the start line, followed by hundreds of men, women and children walking the three mile plus route that went along riverside drive and out to Helena Street Bridge and then turned back down to to the ballpark.

The Dragons set up giant slides and playhouses for the kids on the plaza after the completion of the race.

The event is an annual community event put on by the ball club.

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