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Nevada Grit Run 5k brings awareness toward cystic fibrosis

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The Nevada Wolf Pack’s inaugural Grit Run 5k brought hundreds of participants to the University of Nevada, Reno, on Saturday, April 27.

Attendees had the choice of running or walking while exploring the campus. The course took them around the Quad and sporting complexes such as William Peccole Park and John Sala Intramural Practice Fields before crossing the finish line at Mackay Stadium.

All proceeds toward the event helped benefit those with Cystic Fibrosis, a genetic disease that causes persistent lung infections and limits the ability to breathe over time. According to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, there are 30,000 people living with the disease and 70,000 people worldwide.