Moroccan claims victory in 37th Peace Race, but 1,600 runners win big

October 23, 2011 at 4:09p.m.

By matthew peaslee

mpeaslee@vindy.com

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The 37th edition of the Peace Race invited about 1,100 runners to Youngstown’s West Side.

Every one left with a personal reward.

As did the additional 545 runners who took part in the 2-mile sprint through downtown Youngstown on a clear and sunny Sunday morning.

The 10-kilometer (6.2 mile) course showcases beautiful Mill Creek Park complete with full autumnal foilage that is truly a sight to behold.

“It was a simply beautiful day,” said race director Ted Rupe. “The runners were really treated to a special course.”

Even though Morocco native, and Hebron, Ky., resident, Abdelaziz Atmani was the first to finish the race, everyone involved was a winner.

“It’s great to see Youngstown pulling together,” Rupe said. “This is one of the biggest and most pleasant events in downtown and it gets people excited.”

Read the full story and get the results Monday in The Vindicator and on Vindy.com.