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Photos: Hiller 5K at Hopkinton Middle School

by | Dec 5, 2024 | Featured: Sports, Sports

Hopkinton Middle School students took part in the annual Hiller Block 5K road race at the middle school on Nov. 20. The race, sponsored by the 26.2 Foundation, is part of a training program led by wellness teacher and coach Deb Pinto. Students volunteered free periods during their school day to train for the 5K over the course of a semester.

Hiller 5K

Runners line up ahead of the race. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Hiller 5K

Runners take off in a tight pack. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Hiller 5K

The pack of runners passes by the school building. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Hiller 5K

Sana Kandasamy dashes toward the finish line in first place for the girls. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Hiller 5K

Amir Mansoor makes it to the finish line in first place among the boys. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Hiller 5K

Hopkinton Middle School wellness teacher Stacy Place (320) poses for a photo with students (from left) Charlotte Read, Parnika Rai, Sana Kandasamy, Catherine Medich and Addie Wein. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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