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41st 7 Mile Bridge Run One for the Books

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41st 7 Mile Bridge Run One for the Books

  The 41st running of the annual 7 Mile Bridge Run occurred last weekend and for all those who were lucky enough to secure a spot, it was a resounding success.       Each year, just over 1500 entrants line up at the start of the bridge (historically the North end but for the past two years, the Big Pine side), and await the gunshot signaling the race has begun.  The race itself is a bit shorter than the name implies, measuring just over 6.8 miles but with the Florida Keys heat beating down on you, even as the sun...

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