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Sun Shines on AdvoKate Charity Run & Walk

Over 800 members of the community participated in the 5K, 10K or 1-mile walk this weekend.

The skies were sunny over downtown Rochester on Saturday morning for the fifth annual Charity Run & Walk.

"Kate always comes through," said Colleen Hrischuk, the race organizer and mom to race namesake Kate, who died in 2007 after a battle with brain cancer.

More than 800 runners and walkers participated in the race.

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The first male 5K runner to cross the finish line was Anthony Pavicic of Sterling Heights with a time of 17 minutes, 13 seconds. Lauren Miller of Troy had a time of 22 minutes, 29 seconds and was the first female to cross the finish line.

Dan Lucas of Grand Ledge was the first to complete the 10K with a time of 35 minutes, 7 seconds, and Kristie Slowke of Shelby Township crossed in 40 minutes, 3 seconds for the top female time.

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For more information on this annual event or to see more results visit www.advokaterun.org. 

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