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Park board approves two community run events, including K‑9 5K and Travis Russell run‑a‑thon
Summary
The board granted use permits for the police K‑9 5K (pet-friendly) and the fifth annual Travis Russell run‑a‑thon at Walker Park, subject to standard liability insurance and park rules; organizers raised practical concerns about restrooms and porta‑potties.
The Elkhart Parks and Recreation Board unanimously approved two use-and-event permits: an annual K‑9 5K hosted by the police K‑9 unit and the fifth annual Travis Russell run‑a‑thon at Walker Park, organizers told the board.
Jared Davies, a K‑9 handler with the police department, described the K‑9 5K as a pet-friendly, family-oriented 3.1-mile loop that starts at Elkhart High School and runs through…
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