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On a clear, sunny Sunday morning, 158 people turned out to participate in the Batavia Downs Jackpot 5K, an event that benefited WNY Heroes, Inc.
Batavia resident Justin Vrooman, 24, had the best overall time at 15:09. Second, Matt Oberst, 43, of Farmington, at 15:31.
The top female runner was Miranda Gatto, 19, of Niagara Falls, at 15:22.
This was the second year of the event at Batavia Downs.
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