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<p>WILKES-BARRE &#8211; For the second straight year, the United Way of the Wyoming Valley and the Keystone State Games have teamed up to host a 5K run/walk, starting and finishing on Public Square.</p><p>The run will be held Saturday at 9 a.m.</p><p>The course will start at the corner of Public Square and West Market Street, go across the Market Street Bridge, wind through Kirby and Nesbitt Park and return to Public Square via Market Street.</p><p>Runners and walkers can register online at runsignup.com until July 25 for $20. Race-day registration is $25.</p><p>The first 200 registrants will receive a running belt.</p><p>An after part will be held at Rodano&#8217;s on Public Square.</p><p>Proceeds from the event will benefit the United Way of Wyoming Valley&#8217;s fight to end childhood poverty.</p><p>In addition to the run, donations of children&#8217;s book will also be accepted.</p><style>
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United Way, KSG combined for 5K