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St. Patrick's Fall Festival Race - 2019

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St. Patrick's Fall Festival Race - 2019 - 5K

I got an unexpected run and new city after making an appointment to see a home in Portland.  After setting the appointment with the realtor I looked at what was happening in town that weekend and I was surprised to discover there was a run in Portland Sunday morning in addition to a St. Patrick’s Festival.....More

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