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         If  there’s  one  person  who  embodies  the  joy  of  running  Elliott says Camden’s layout makes it easy for runners
         in Camden, it’s Camden Fire Department Deputy Chief  to  connect  shorter  routes  together  for  a  long  weekend
         Phil  Elliott.  He  can  be  found  running  nearly  every  run. There’s also the flexibility to adjust routes to include
         morning with friends who share his enthusiasm for this  a flat run or hills.
         level of fitness.
                                                                “Camden’s  new  Sweet  Gum  Trail  is  a  great  addition
         “I  started  running  later  in  life  when  a  doctor  told  me  to the walking track at Scott Park, and many runners
         my health was headed in the wrong direction. I chose to  frequent  the  trail  as  a  connector  from  Scott  Park  to
         change my lifestyle and have graduated from walking to  Woodward Park and other areas.”
         5Ks and marathons.”
                                                                Camden is a great place to run, Elliott says, and offers so
         As the “go-to guy” about running in town, he served as  many options.
         the  race  director  for  the  inaugural  Revolutionary  Run
         Half Marathon to benefit Historic Camden.              Learn more about our running events:

         Touted as a “race through history to preserve history,” the  • Clinic Classic 5K, see www.cmcofkc.org
         Revolutionary Run takes runners on a course through
         Camden’s nine historic touring districts. Proceeds aid in   • Revolutionary Run, visit www.revrunsc.com
         the preservation of Historic Camden’s 476-acre Battle of  • Tour de Camden, visit Tour de Camden on Facebook
         Camden Site and Longleaf Pine Preserve north of town.
                                                                • Springdale 5k At Sunrise, visit www.springdale5k.com
         Other  running  events  he  is  involved  with  include  the  • Agua Es Vida 5k Run/Walk, see www.aguaesvida.net
         Kershaw  County  Community  Medical  Clinic’s  Clinic   • Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run, see www.facebook.com/
         Classic;  the  Springdale  5K,  benefiting  health  and
         homeless initiatives for the United Way; and the Jingle   Lucky-Leprechaun-5K-302253893607937/
         Bell 5K, benefiting health and fitness programs for youth.  • Colonial Cup 5K Run/Walk, TBD



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