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When watching a large group of people running and sweating and huffing and puffing, does anyone else have the urge to shout out, “Run, Forrest! Run!”? While some might run out to the grocery store or for a bite to eat, others take great pleasure in the mere act of pounding feet to pavement — for incredibly long distances. The Palos Bank Southwest Half Marathon weaves through 13.1 miles of Palos Heights for a distance that’s just considered the halfway mark by full-length marathoners. Pre-registration is required to participate in the race. 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Palos Heights City Hall, 7606 W. College Drive, Palos Heights. $55; 773-868-3010 or palosbankhalfmarathon.com.

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