1st Annual Almost 7 Heaven

The St. Albans City Park was the site of the first annual Almost Heaven 7 Trail Run on Saturday, July 30.

Nearly 50 runners accepted the challenge of the 7K course that wound through the trails in the Park.  The course offered an array of climbs, descents, roots and rocks.  The race benefited the Almost Heaven Scholarship Fund as nearly $1,200 was raised.

For a complete list of finishers, results and pictures, visit www.aptiming.com and search Almost Heaven 7 Trail Run.

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