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There is a group of 33 runners called the Streakers who have finished every Gate River Run
Thousands of runners will lace up their running shoes this weekend for the 43rd annual Gate River Run.
Every year, there is a special group of runners called the “Streakers.” There are 33 Streakers who have run the race every year since it started in 1978.
Art Collier is a streaker. He says he has continued doing the race every year to stay healthy and in shape. He's crossed the finish line 42 times.
“I think it’s a certain exhilaration of an accomplishment, that you made it another year doing something you’ve been doing for over thirty years and I made a commitment to it," explained Collier.
The long-time runner said the running group creates a sense of community on the course.
"There's a lot of comradery, a lot of good people along the way," said Collier.
Carol Newby is also a streaker.
"I'm just very blessed because a lot goes on during the year prior to the River Run, you have injuries, you have surgeries, you have this, you have that and being a part of them, I'm blessed because I can continue to do it," said Newby.
(03/05/2020) Views: 2,046 ⚡AMPby Jennifer Ready
Gate River Run
The Gate River Run (GRR) was first held in 1978, formerly known as the Jacksonville River Run, is an annual 15-kilometer road running event in Jacksonville, Fla., that attracts both competitive and recreational runners -- in huge numbers! One of the great running events in America, it has been the US National 15K Championship since 1994, and in 2007...
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