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The participants in the Viking 10k and 5k begin their race in downtown Greenwood.
Runners take off from the Front Street starting line of the Viking Half Marathon race Saturday while braving windy, 46-degree conditions.
Aaron Ford of Saltillo was the winner of the Viking Half Marathon Saturday.
Frank Holiman of Carrollton won the Viking 5k race.
Aaron Ford, left, crosses the finish line of the Viking Half Marathon on Saturday, while shouting encouragement at Archer Russell, another participant competing in the 10K.
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Cold, rough winds don't deter Viking Half Marathon athletes

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Sat,03/28/26-1:06PM, 206 Reads 8,660 Statewide

As Aaron Ford neared the finish line of the Viking Half Marathon Saturday morning, his focus was on encouraging other runners.

“Finish strong!” he yelled to Archer Russell, a participant in the 10K race who was just ahead.

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