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RIDGELAND, MS (WLBT) - The 3rd Annual Mississippi Marathon makeover gets going Saturday morning at 6 a.m. at the Ridgeland Renaissance Mall nearly 1500 racers will participate in either the 13.1 mile half marathon or the 3.2 mile 5-K.

Director Mark Simpson says marathon makeover proves anyone can make great strides towards personal wellness.

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