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Argument over critical race theory ruins 5K base fun run

Argument over critical race theory ruins 5K base fun run

Was running ever really fun?

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Jan 19, 2022
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By Lieutenant Dan

LACKLAND AFB, Texas — The annual 5-kilometer fun run at Lackland Air Force Base ended early after an argument over critical race theory broke out between organizers and a local marathon club.

Base organizers had envisioned an untimed run for all ages with free drinks and t-shirts. But the Agony of Defeet, a local running club that promot…

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