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More Than 600 Fire Up for 5K in Albertville

The morning included memorials for the late Timothy Larson, and an emotional sendoff for runners from friend and colleague Blair Kelley.

On a picture perfect November morning, hundreds of St. Michael-Albertville runners and walkers gathered to remember fallen STMA Middle School West teacher Timothy Larson. 

"Some of you knew Tim, and some of you did not. But the fact that all of you are here speaks volumes to the impact this had on the community," said Fire Up! 5K organizer Blair Kelley in an emotional sendoff for participants. "The support we've seen from this community is just unbelievable. 

To the many who participated, watched or cheered - submit your photos here. 

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For the record, my time was 29:08 - ish. And it was an honor to run today. 


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