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Local event celebrates Thanksgiving with a 2-5 mile run through Rochester

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — MedVed Running & Walking Outfitters hosted a run/walk event on Thanksgiving morning.

The Feast Thanksgiving Day Run began outside of Blue Cross Arena at 9 a.m. on Thursday and participants will head toward the University of Rochester. Organizers said prizes were be awarded to the top winners, masters, and age group winners.

Additionally, the City of Rochester released a list of traffic closures due to the event. The closures will begin at 8:15 a.m. before the race starts and are as follows: