A traditional 5K race is 3.1 miles, but the June 9
run/walk planned by the Milledgeville Church of
the Brethren (Dutchtown) will be just a little longer –
3.16 miles. While the event celebrates scripture, it
promotes a healthy lifestyle. In the weeks leading up
to the race, the church holds a training session every
Thursday “for all people to participate in, no matter
what physical shape they are in,” writes Rick Koch,
the congregation’s pastor and a devoted runner. At
the practice sessions there is also a devotion and
prayer time. The congregation is reaching out to the
community for entries ($20) and sponsors. Proceeds
will be used to send children of the congregation to
Camp Emmaus and to support disaster relief.
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