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Olympian Jared Ward will run in Davis County 5K to raise money for athletes, humanitarian efforts

Ward has agreed to run a 9-minute-per-mile pace to allow runners of varying abilities the chance to run alongside him for a few miles. The cost of the fun run is $26.20, and the proceeds will go to support Ward and Parlympians David Blair and Hunter Woodhall.

Olympic marathoner Jared Ward will participate in "I ran with an Olympian" 5K fun run on July 22 at 6:55 a.m. in Fruit Heights. He will stay after the run to sign autographs and talk with runners.

FRUIT HEIGHTS — For most people, the Olympics are something experienced only by living vicariously through the select and elite athletes fortunate enough to make the dream a reality.